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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.49
Based on 4,913 reviews, last reviewed 26th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

I like they service . I like they service . Accurate, fair and I happy to work with them! Reviewed on: 26th January 2026
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Dragomir D

Latest lowest rating:

1

Foreign currency cheques I received a cheque in Canadian Dollars (approximate value £800) and went to my local branch of Barclays to pay it into my current account. I was ver... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd January 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.

Barclays Bank Account reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Barclays before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Barclays Current account reviews (4913)

Review of the Barclays, Current account:

Current account

4
Easy to use mobile app which I love as it helps me keep an eye on my account. Love the personalised card option. Reward scheme option for insurance or mortgage etc where you get a cash sum for having such. Great customer service if they suspect a discrepancy / unusual movement on your spending they ring or msg to confirm its legit . Cant fault it ! Reviewed on: 8th November 2017

Helpfull.

4
Always helpful when needed. Very helpfull when required. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

This was my first bank account as a child and I’ve s...

5
This was my first bank account as a child and I’ve stuck to it ever since. Hassle free Reviewed on: 29th March 2025

Branches closing all the time no counter service in...

1
Branches closing all the time no counter service in my nearest city (15 miles away). Reviewed on: 21st March 2025

Best bank

5
Great customer service and offerings Reviewed on: 19th March 2025

Excellent customer service easy to use app

5
Excellent customer service easy to use app Reviewed on: 19th March 2025

They always answered the phone within 5 minutes.

5
They always answered the phone within 5 minutes. The app is also excellent. Reviewed on: 14th March 2025

Overall good

4
Barclays could improve the app layout. Reviewed on: 12th March 2025

A great , reliable service

5
Been with them for 30 years and have never let me down . Great customer services - easy to contact and really feel that they look after me . Have contacted me when they thought there was suspicious spending on my account and I love their live chat facility Reviewed on: 10th March 2025

Barclays Mobile Banking App

5
I have been using the mobil banking app for a few years with Barclays, easy to use and transfer money, see your account expenses and all outgoings etc. transfer between accounts and general use of the app is easily done, and secure. Reviewed on: 7th March 2025

Excellent customer service.

5
Excellent customer service. When my bank card was stolen and used fraudulently, they give me my money back and then went above and beyond to help me Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

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