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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.50
Based on 4,920 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

I am proud to be a member of a society full of hospi... I am proud to be a member of a society full of hospitality. Been in situations with online banking ,Barclays never fail me. Reviewed on: 3rd March 2026
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Keisha

Latest lowest rating:

1

Very poor. Very poor. Got scammed no help would not recommend Reviewed on: 18th February 2026
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About this product

The Barclays Bank Account can be opened as a sole account or joint account and has no monthly fee.

The Barclays Bank Account can be managed via the mobile banking app and sends instant spending notifications. You can add optional insurance packs to your account for a fee.

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Barclays Current account reviews (4920)

Review of the Barclays, Current account:

Easy to open an account

4
I was a UK resident but not citizen recently arrived in the UK. I went to several banks to open an account but found them uninterested and unhelpful, except Barclays. Several years later I am still with them. Reviewed on: 15th February 2016

Its good

5
انه جيد واحبه كثيررررررر ولكن لا استعمله كثير Reviewed on: 1st April 2022

Great support and an easy to navigate app

5
The banking app is really simple to use and I can check my financial status at any time Reviewed on: 1st April 2022

A welcome Change

5
We've had various loans for car etc and now two mortgages. Every time I have had to contact Barclays they have been nothing more than perfect, courteous, polite and friendly. Thank you Barclays for all your support over the years. (Barclays is not our normal bank for everyday use) So thank you Reviewed on: 31st March 2022

Amazing

5
Always send statements on time, I have a current account and ISA account with them and nothing to complain about :) Reviewed on: 31st March 2022

Good all round service

5
I have been banking with Barclays for over 20 years and have always had a positive experience and feel like a valued customer Reviewed on: 31st March 2022

Excellent customer service and inclusion; Dipesh Kerai, Willesden Branch

5
Dipesh Kerali of the Willesden branch provided excellent customer service with life affirming inclusion of my gender identity. He puts the heart and trust back into banking. Reviewed on: 30th March 2022

Reliable

5
Great bank , great customer service Reviewed on: 29th March 2022

Good customer services

4
I have been with Barclays many years my father was with Barclays for a very long time I would highly recommend them Reviewed on: 29th March 2022

Very good

5
Very good very nice very quick app Reviewed on: 29th March 2022

Swift, friendly and easy to use

5
The Barclays Bank account has all of the features that you need in a free account. Staff in branches and at call centres are very friendly and the app is swift. I would highly recommend Reviewed on: 29th March 2022

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