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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)

Easiest bank to recommend

5
Not had an even a hiccup with this bank (something I can't say about any other I've used before). Had even put trough a chargeback for undelivered goods and had a very understanding and forthcoming resolution to the situation. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Best British fintech bank by far

5
Best British fintech bank by far, friendly and fast customer service fast and awesome card , also get instant notifications every time I spend money , great app and love the card colour! Will recommend to everyone starling is brilliant 10/10 for me Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Easy and reluable

5
I hated the idea of online banking but I love Starling. I am old and out of date but even I can manage. Payments are so easy. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Fast, Accurate and Reliable

5
Great bank that you can trust. Excellent communication and services. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Great service

5
Love this bank clear informative so easy to use. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Great to bank with

5
Everything is very straight forward Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

So easy to use

5
So easy to use and to check money received & paid. Good to be able to print statements as well as needed Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Simplicity and service

5
What can one say? Starling is way out in front. A simple, easy to navigate app which always works and never fails. Innovative services/system. First class customer services support. All round excellence. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Best for travelling abroad.

5
I initionally opened the account for use while travelling abroad but it has become my main account for savings and transferring funds as it's so simple to keep a check on with the app. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Simple and effective

5
Set up and management of my accounts with starling have been smooth and uneventful, just as it should be. The app makes straight forward needs straight forward, and makes slightly more complex needs less complex. Really excellent. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

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