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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.94
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)

Simple, safe and fair

5
All you need from a bank but online. Simple to use too. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Brilliant and current

5
A bank that’s in touch with the modern world and is going places. Looking forward to a bright future Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Banking as it should be.

5
Finally a bank that values it's customers above anything else, with genuinely useful features aimed at making it easier to manage your account, e.g. cheque deposit and help desk access via the app and detailed card function control at you fingertips. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Best bank by far

5
The different between starling and other banks is night and day. They offer an incredible smooth service and constantly roll out updates to make it even better. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Amazingly easy bank account

5
I have found Starling to be the best back account I have ever had. Sending payment requests are easy and fast to do. Instant deposits are great too! There's nothing I've found that I don't like. I'm going to be transferring my direct debits from my other bank account over to Starling very soon Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Really simple and convenient app

5
By far the easiest to manage account I have ever had and very easy to get in contact if needed Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Simple, Intuitive and Easy to Use

4
Starlings banking app is incredibly easy to use. I really like the instant notifications- I often know before the shop assistant that my payment’s been authorised! The switching service also worked well and I’ve had not issues. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Easiest bank account

5
Easy to use, great phone app. Easy to use abroad, no charges, always a bonus! Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

User friendly

5
The app is super easy to use. It’s easy to manage funds in multiple accounts. Real time data is excellent. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Easy, fast & handy!

5
I love banking with Starling, the app does everything smart and fast. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

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