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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

Name: Current account
Rating: 4.87 (27453 reviews)

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4.87

Based on 27,453 reviews, last reviewed 8th May 2026

57% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

200% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

97%

Latest highest rating:

5

Fantastic bank Excellent online app, as soon as you withdraw cash from ATM or use debit card, you get a notification straight away letting you know its left your acc... Read more Reviewed on: 8th May 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

NO freedom of choice! I switched my starling account for another UK bank account to get a switching offer, however, when I've tried to reopen a Starling Bank account. . . I... Read more Reviewed on: 31st March 2026

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About this product

Starling Bank offer a current account that allows you to track your spending across 56 categories.

You can manage your current account through Starling Bank’s award-winning app. Current accounts include the option to set up Saving Spaces which are like virtual change jars within your account.

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

Starling Bank Current account reviews (27453)

Review of the Starling Bank, Current account:

Dead wood

They stopped developing and moving on. Also, I will take decision my self when and how much to invest into cryptocurrencies. Reviewed on: 26th January 2023

Just brilliant

Never had a bad experience with starling Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Instant information about my account

I like Starling because 1) it was so easy and quick to apply 2) payments in and out are notified instantly 3) account info is available with one click 4) cheques can be deposited online 5) the helpline is quick and good 6) ..and so on. I’m really impressed by Starling. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Great software and easy to set up joint account

We needed an easy to use bank for yours sincerely, to run a shared vehicle. Simple to set up linked to personal accounts- allowing transparency, security and ease Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Startled by Starling

Everything is so easy and the app is brilliant. The customer services is also simple to use. Speaking to someone is no problem and they've sorted out any issues I've had with the minimum of fuss. I've been extremely happy and very pleasantly surprised.. It's what banks are supposed to be like. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Easy to use

I am a fairly new customer, but I am delighted with my experience so far. The app 8s was to use and I have had no issues at all. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Excellent experience with the banking app.

Very pleased with the way Starling operates its app and with the app facilities on offer. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Easy to use

I was recommended to starling by my daughter It was easy to set up and I was able to start using the account within days It’s easy to save using the “spaces” and I can transfer to and from my main high street accounts I have yet to use the card abroad but have obtained a second card to use for the “space” which is specifically for shopping and holidays Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Great experience

Great experience. Easy to set an account up and everything is easily accessible within the app Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Excellent

App easy to use Best bank acount I Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Easiest bank account to use ever

In past I have had current accounts at all 4 major banks, Nationwide, Smile and Coutts. Starling is by far the easiest to set up payments from and to manage my money Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

57% increase in 5 star reviews

200% increase in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

Starling Bank Current account reviews (27453)

Dead wood

Just brilliant

Instant information about my account

Great software and easy to set up joint account

Startled by Starling

Easy to use

Excellent experience with the banking app.

Easy to use

Great experience

Excellent

Easiest bank account to use ever

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