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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)

The best

5
They're just an incredible bank! Everything is so easy and handy! Love love love them! Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Life changer

5
Having been with a big high street bank I was frustrated at how inflexible it was in terms of managing my money. I heard about Starling through Martin Lewis’s website applied and it has totally transformed my financial life! I am now a money management pro because of the app! It’s easy to use and I love all of the features from the payments, saving spaces and the app cheque deposit . I tell everyone about Starling and those who have joined are just as happy as me! Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Easy control, feel in charge.

5
I joined Starling just to manage my casual spends, separating these from household bills. I can save easily by transferring to different pots and choose to withdraw cash or pay by card, essential with covid precautions. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Simple

5
Easy set up, euro currency feature amazing. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Easy, Friendly Banking

5
I signed up for a Starling Current Account in August 2020 which turned out to be a very good move. Starling Bank gives me everything that I would expect from a conventional high street bank, but in a more friendly and convienient way. Security is first class and I cannot recommend Starling high enough. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Good banking app

5
Good banking in app based.Easy to use.user friendly banking . Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Great app, great bank.

5
We switched to Starling Bank early 2020 and it has changed the way we bank. The app is great, not only really easy to use but has so many useful features that has helped how we budget and spend. They made it super easy to switch and the security behind transactions is brilliant. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Refreshingly Modern Bank

5
Everything is easier and quicker with Starling (and with nicer colours). Old school banks, be better or be gone! Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Everything you need

5
This account is amazing, it has everything you need for day to day use. The app is extremely intuitive and easy to use. And they have some of the best customer service I have seen in any bank. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Good example to other banks.

5
I always recommend Starling to anyone who will listen, it is what all banks should aspire to be. I love it... Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

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