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Barclays: Premier current account reviews

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Based on 104 reviews, last reviewed 15th Nov 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

The biggest advantage with Barclays is that you know... The biggest advantage with Barclays is that you know as a customer if down the line any issues occur Barclays won’t shy away from remediating and will... Read more Reviewed on: 29th March 2025
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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.

Barclays Premier current account reviews (104)

Review of the Barclays, Premier current account:

Very happy but a little guilty

5
We have taken up premier banking when offered to us. However, I feel really quite guilty in terms of being offered to be first in the queue if we call. What is this about? We are really happy with Barclays but this seems injust. Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

Great service, personalised and perfect

5
Love that my personal relationship manager reaches out to help me. Some really nice rewards great for all the family Reviewed on: 11th January 2019

Excellent bank in general & app

5
Barclays bank have nailed it with their mobile app simple, clear new innovative features all the time! love it. Online banking is cool too. great experience. Reviewed on: 11th January 2019

Good solid offering with great customer service

4
The premier account provides a solid current account offering with excellent customer service which is key in successfully fulfilling the needs of busy customers. The account perks are a small added bonus. Reviewed on: 11th January 2019

Best Banking App

5
Barclays banking portal and smartphone app is head and shoulders above the competition. Reviewed on: 10th January 2019

Barclays has the best mobile banking application

5
The application is brilliant, which allows customers to access various useful products and services. Reviewed on: 7th January 2019

Barclays Mobile Banking App

5
The app is so easy to use. It's made my life much easier and I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to simplify their banking experience. Reviewed on: 3rd January 2019

Great customer service and convenience

5
Our bank manager is Mike Hall, and he is the primary reason we've stayed at Barclays over the years. I like the convenience of having everything under one roof - the Barclays banking app give you a easy way to view what is happening across the various accounts. Reviewed on: 3rd January 2019

Great digitally focussed High Street bank

5
Moved to Barclays just under a year ago and the whole banking experience has been flawless. I work within IT & IT Security and I can honestly say that the Barclays App and the work that they do in the community (Digital Eagles / Info Security) is first rate. Reviewed on: 2nd January 2019

Barclays Premier Banking account

5
Great account with lots of benefits and preferential interest rates Reviewed on: 29th December 2018

Great rewards

5
Keep' em coming - thanks Barclays Reviewed on: 28th December 2018

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