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Barclays: Premier current account reviews

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Based on 116 reviews, last reviewed 27th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Barclays premier current acco... I recently switched to Barclays premier current account. Wonderful customer service and a very smooth switching process. The perks are great too with ... Read more Reviewed on: 27th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Barclays blocked a transfer from my own Lloyds accou... Barclays blocked a transfer from my own Lloyds account and held my money for days (and I'm worried it could turn into weeks or months), causing me fin... Read more Reviewed on: 15th November 2025
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About this product

The Premier Current Account from Barclays has a wide range of benefits but does have specific income or savings eligibility criteria.

Premier customers can access a range of discounts, rewards and exclusive savings rates on bonds and ISAs. There’s also a team of Financial Guides on hand to help with key moments in life.

Premier Current 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.

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Barclays Premier current account reviews (116)

Barclays Has my Back

4
I feel valued and important to Barclays. Reviewed on: 9th February 2020

Good deal

5
Happy with this bank account - it meets my needs although overdraft charges are a little high Reviewed on: 8th February 2020

Trusted since childhood ..

4
I've banked with Barclays since I was a teen , that's a long time. I cant say I've had any issues , and I find the Premier service to be great. I use the online app almost every day and it is really good. Reviewed on: 20th January 2020

Good Service

5
Good service and the odd bottle of free wine Reviewed on: 24th November 2019

Amazing attention to detail

5
Nothing is ever a problem. Monthly calls to check they are doing everything they can to help. They phoned me today to let me know if I transferred my savings to a different type of account I could gain more interest! I already have my savings with them!! Reviewed on: 20th November 2019

Excellent delighted fast

5
Very happy customer . Smart app, rewards. Excellent A* service Reviewed on: 19th November 2019

Best local high street bank for me

5
One of the best high street bank, have never fault the service nor have i had any issues. Compared to most people who like to complain just for the sake of it. Especially the Mobile Banking functions, can choose to open accounts with just a tap which is very convenient! Reviewed on: 5th February 2019

Very glad

5
Amazing customer service Considering that everything is free. I am satisfied with overall product and customer experience Reviewed on: 4th February 2019

Excellent digital bank!

5
Over the past 12-24 months I have started to do more and more of my day to day banking through the Barclays mobile app. Everything I need is now available and so easy....I have not visited a branch or called the telephone number for a couple of years now. Reviewed on: 4th February 2019

Easy, cost effective, wide ranging benefits

5
It has been great, I'd highly recommend Reviewed on: 2nd February 2019

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