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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)

Excellent Easy Banking

5
Easy to set up and easy to use. No nonsense everyday banking. I love the spaces that you can use for savings or long term purchases Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Industry leading bank

5
I love the app, it is user friendly, constantly changing for the customer and easy to do what you need done in terms of banking. The whole applying to opening process was streamlined and straight forward and super quick. Looking forward to more features Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Incredibly easy to use and set up

5
Setting up my account took no more than 10 minutes and the process was easy to follow due to good instructions. The app itself also has great features that allow you to have a better overview of your spending. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Fantastically easy to use

5
Great account with great features, app is very clean and clear and very easy to use. Would recommend to anyone. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Best bank I've ever used.

5
This is the best bank I've used and will probably be using for years to come. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Quick response to queries.

5
An unauthorised direct debit was due to come out of my account and received a reply to my query before I went to work. Great seeing what is due out the following day. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Great convenient banking

5
Delighted since I moved to Starling. Great, easy to use app. Advice readily available and love the company updates too. Feels really personal, and the monthly interest is a nice wee boost that reflects Starling appreciate their customers and want to give a little back. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Banking for the future!

5
Brilliant bank, great customer service, love the cheque photographing, can’t recommend enough! Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Modern, responsive, straightforward

5
I am no tech wiz but the telephone app is intuitively easy and even when I get stuck ( which I do) there is a quick response to queries online. I lost a card abroad and they got a replacement to me in 72 hours. I changed my business account to Starling now too. I thouroughly recommend Starling. Let Branson buy an Island with his own money. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Simplicity itself

5
Just so easy - to sign up and use Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

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