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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

Fab customer service

5
Always service with a smile and very helpful Reviewed on: 8th February 2019

Very friendly

5
Very helpfull people .Easy app to understand.very friendly people Reviewed on: 8th February 2019

Very friendly

5
Very helpfull people and Good product Reviewed on: 8th February 2019

Very friendly

5
Helpfull team, I stay already 13 years with one bank Reviewed on: 8th February 2019

Great Online Banking

5
Superb online banking service, that is easy to use and secure. It makes it very easy for me to take control of my money. All transactions seem to happen the same day, even transferring money between banks - highly recommend Barclays. Reviewed on: 8th February 2019

Best account and service

5
Barclays offers a great banking account with many platforms to access your account. The contact center is very helpful and offers free advice regarding products that may suit your lifestyle. They are a very professional banking team with a lot of empathy towards their clients. Reviewed on: 8th February 2019

Responsive and easy to use

4
Whenever dealing with Barclays, in-branch or over the phone, or even using their app, I have found the staff easy to communicate with, the process simple and well explained. Reviewed on: 7th February 2019

Best banking app ever

5
The mobile apps barclays produce are great, function rich and miles ahead of the competition Reviewed on: 7th February 2019

Reliable safe never had a problem with them

5
Started using about a year ago . Useful for the online banking app for ease of access. Reviewed on: 7th February 2019

BMB app

5
hi i use the bmb app on a regular basis and i love it. i hardlys phone up and its very easy to use Reviewed on: 7th February 2019

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