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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.50
Based on 4,953 reviews, last reviewed 28th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Trustworthy bank Trustworthy bank, I’ve banked with Barclays since I turned 18 years old, for the last 12 years they have been very reliable, the app works perfectly w... Read more Reviewed on: 28th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Appaling service, no branches left in a 15 mile radius Appaling service, no branches left in a 15 mile radius Reviewed on: 17th April 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 (4953)

Great App

5
Great banking app, easy to use, very clear Reviewed on: 16th January 2022

OK I suppose

2
Nothing terrible, nothing great, just ok Reviewed on: 15th January 2022

Customer Friendly Service

5
Great bank to do business with, branch staff always friendly and helpful and the banking app is reliably good and simple to use. Reviewed on: 14th January 2022

Decent bank

4
Barclays were my first bank and still are my number 1 choice. Customer service has been great and I haven't had any issues at all. Reviewed on: 13th January 2022

Great bank account

5
Never had any issues, they have a great banking app that's so easy to use Reviewed on: 12th January 2022

Online Banking complex

2
Tried online banking with Barclays but found the system complex and returned to previous bank Reviewed on: 12th January 2022

Be Kind

5
Always been willing to help and support me. Reviewed on: 12th January 2022

Feel very safe with Barclays

5
Barclays have a great communication in regards to picking up suspicious activity. Most of the times it is myself and I authorise the activity but once they picked up fraudulent activity that was blocked successfully and a new card was in the post the next day. Reviewed on: 12th January 2022

Opened back in 1978

5
I joined Barclays as Staff when I was 16. This account has carried me through life and I will be 60 this year, It has consistently provided my needs throughout. Clear and Concise forward thinking and thoroughly modern and cutting edge. Reviewed on: 6th January 2022

Family Friendly Banking

5
Both my children and I bank with Barclays, and have done for years. They have always be supportive, helpful and offer fun extras that many banks don't! Reviewed on: 5th January 2022

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