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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.87
Based on 27,457 reviews, last reviewed 12th Jun 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Disrupting the banking sector in a great way I have my business and personal accounts with Starling, they have always seemed innovative and do things a bit differently. Very fair and with no char... Read more Reviewed on: 12th June 2026
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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 (27457)

Review of the Starling Bank, Current account:

Dead wood

2
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

Easy, hassle free

5
Easy to set up, use and plan finances Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Incredibly straightforward Banking

5
From changing the contactless payments limit to paying direct debits from the savings pots it’s all so easy Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Recommend

5
I very much recommend this application Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Brilliant bank

5
Brilliant bank can't fault them definitely recommend Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

What a modern bank should be.

5
Changed from my previous bank of over 30 years to Starling last year and I am super impressed with the way the conduct themselves. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Very easy to set up online banking and easy access to my current account, also feeling safe with online security.

5
Would recommend to anyone.. Great bank. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Clear, easy banking info and services

5
Opened a Starling current account with a view to using alongside my HSBC account. The Starling account app is so much easier to navigate compared to HSBC's, with clear information and real time updates, that I"m now considering it for my main bank account. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

excellent

5
Starling Bank are excellent service and ease of use is phenominal . Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Never a problem.

5
Straightforward banking. For security my card is switched off until I need to use it. The card is honoured without issue. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Great service and no hassle with branches

5
Always been great from opening account with the app to using the account via card or Apple Pay. You can even add Apple Pay before your physical card arrives. The app is much better that other banking apps and is reliable on mobile/tablet. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

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