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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)

A lifeline that goes to South Africa

5
I have used Barclays since 1955 when I left school Reviewed on: 16th April 2021

Best bank

5
Very secure and available everywhere Reviewed on: 16th April 2021

Bank Account Review

5
I find the bank, safe, secure and customer focused. Held account for 50 years. Well pleased to continue Reviewed on: 15th April 2021

Barclays

5
Great customer service been with them over 10 years :) never had a problem yet Reviewed on: 14th April 2021

Reliable

5
Been using them for years for my personal card and every time their service and highly-effective security has been fantastic. Reviewed on: 14th April 2021

Waste of time bank

1
4years banking with Barclays doing 2 jobs with very credit score ,but never was allowed for overdraft or a small loan when I tried to check if Iam eligible !!I tried to find out the reasons many times ,they never could answer me why!!the best answer was :although credit Experian is one of the main credit rating agency but I still to make sure with the other credit agencies!!!I knowing my financial situation very well but They left me shocked !!with no answer!!going back to bank with NatWest much better,please don’t waste years trying to introduce your self to this bank!! Reviewed on: 14th April 2021

Been with them for years

5
Had a few niggles with them and they sorted out the problems iv had Reviewed on: 13th April 2021

Great Bank & love using the App

5
I have been with Barclays for many years & they have always been fair & have worked hard to make the online banking/App easier for us. They are also really good about fraud & being scammed Reviewed on: 12th April 2021

Drill baby drill

5
Everything is so simple. Just how banks should be. Reviewed on: 11th April 2021

dishonest

1
extremely poor customer service dishonest staff Reviewed on: 11th April 2021

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