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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)

Best banking app?

5
The Barclays app is really good and a massive step forward for Barclays. Reviewed on: 2nd January 2020

Ok

3
A little bit blag, but does the job Reviewed on: 2nd January 2020

Straightforward service

3
Online banking is good which is just as well because they don't seem to have very many branches in this part of England Reviewed on: 2nd January 2020

Perfect

5
Great company, friendly, polite, super helpful and accomadating Reviewed on: 1st January 2020

good

5
good i like this website and think it is good Reviewed on: 1st January 2020

Was a hassle setting up the bank account and poor service

3
Good rewards but lots of hassle when first set up bank account as had to go into a branch and wait for 2 hours before being seen. Reviewed on: 31st December 2019

Long service

4
Been with them 25years no problems Reviewed on: 30th December 2019

Trouble free since 2003

5
Always been very well set up to manage online, via browser or app. Never had any problems with it. Reviewed on: 27th December 2019

Straight forward

4
Simple bank accounts which are easy to set up and easy to use online and via mobile app. Reviewed on: 27th December 2019

Everything I need in one place

4
I simply couldn’t do without the app. I don’t have to speak to anyone, go into a branch or look online. Everything I need in one place Reviewed on: 24th December 2019

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