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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.87
Based on 27,453 reviews, last reviewed 8th May 2026
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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
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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.

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Starling Bank Current account reviews (27453)

How Banking Should Be

5
Simple, intuitive. Banking that just makes sense Reviewed on: 29th March 2021

Refreshing service

5
This bank actually does care about and tries to help it’s customers. Particularly love the “spaces” for when you want to put money by for or save for different items. Reviewed on: 29th March 2021

So simple it works!

5
Super easy to set up & use. The app is flawless & it’s so easy to see what and where you have spent. Transferring money to other users of Starling as well as other banks works better than any other bank I have used previously. Can’t fault these guys. Reviewed on: 29th March 2021

Amazing. Helped me get an account with bad credit

5
Easy to you and activated in minutes Reviewed on: 29th March 2021

Smooth and hassle-free

5
Have been using Starling for almost two years as my main account and it is great. I really like the fast and clear communication of when payments are made, and the general transparency on all of the fees (or lack of). Reviewed on: 29th March 2021

Bringing banking into the modern day age!

5
I haven't looked back since moving to Starling and wish I'd made the switch sooner! Finally a banking app that's user friendly, secure and fast. Meeting modern day banking needs! Reviewed on: 29th March 2021

The way all banking should be

5
Why can't other, bigger, banks be as easy to use as this? Reviewed on: 29th March 2021

So simple, helpful and reassuring.

5
Starling Bank let's me keep in control of my money. The app is absolutely brilliant! There is a feeling of confidence around security. I hope it grows from strength to strength! Reviewed on: 29th March 2021

Excellent bank

5
Excellent service great app safe and secure banking instant notifications Reviewed on: 29th March 2021

So simple to use...

5
The simplest way to bank is with Starling, they give you options on how to day to day bank, save, access currency, and all managed through a really simple to use app. Other banks could learn a lot from Starlings modern/refreshing approach to banking. Reviewed on: 29th March 2021

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