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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.87
Based on 27,464 reviews, last reviewed 26th Aug 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Great app Great app and when my account wa hacked, I received my money back pretty quickly. Reviewed on: 26th August 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Avoid Starling Bank they don't let you use your own... Avoid Starling Bank they don't let you use your own money by stopping you transferring it between your own accounts and also returned a £20 direct deb... Read more Reviewed on: 21st August 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 (27464)

Review of the Starling Bank, Current account:

Good bank

5
Been with Monzo and Starling banks Starling stands out with fee free atm abroad , free cash deposit at post office, low overdraft fees and just feel better. Reviewed on: 7th February 2020

Great banking that keeps improving

5
We love Starling, so easy to use yet gives confidence about security too. Love the fact that it over the last year or so, they've introduced account verification on setting up new payments plus additional authorisation for unusual transactions via the app. Even the winter then for the app is a bit of fun. Keep up the good work Starling. Have already recommended to all our friends and family. Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

It works perfectly

5
The app is easy to navigate and helps me see how I'm spending my money much more easily than any others I've tried. Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

Slick stuff

5
Just love Starling's approach. Great app that's easy to navigate with up to the minute account information. I feel confident that Starling have my interests and safety at heart. Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

Superb bank. Very happy

5
For years I was a serial switcher. Happy to move banks regularly because the service was usually poor (especially Lloyds). I switched to Starling over a year ago and am very happy with the service, the ease of use if the interface. I've never felt more in control of my finances. Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

Super smart Starling Bank

5
Simple to sign up to and use. Great information provided to help keep an eye on my spending. Love this bank. Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

Brilliantly simple.

5
Love it. I can’t fault it. I can see within seconds what is happening with my account. Been with them right from the start. Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

Starling has been great

5
I really love starling bank as I love the option to have saving spaces! I have used these to save for things like Christmas, birthdays, car maintenance and it has been life changing Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

Amazing bank

5
One of the best bank ever I had.really love it Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

Easy to understand

5
Recently became a Starling bank customer after my son recommended it. Very pleased with the service, easy to see when money is going, easy to pay in cheques. Super! Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

why starling bank ?

5
So easy to use !,- immediate transaction reports to my phone, no charges for use abroad, ease of access to all parts of account;- current, savings, direct debits, transfers Basically, how all bank accounts should be !! Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

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