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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

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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)

Amazing

5
No nonsense bank. Professional Easy Banking Reviewed on: 5th February 2020

AMAZING BANK!

5
Just incredible. Absolutely wonderful stuff. Reviewed on: 4th February 2020

Superb holiday and joint account

5
I've not fully switched over to Starling yet, but the joint account application experience was easy and swift - just wish the card was a different colour to the sole account! Reviewed on: 4th February 2020

Different class!

5
Great bank fantastic service! Love the features on the account and real time banking. Be great if they can add a bill paying feature in the spaces like monzo have. Reviewed on: 4th February 2020

Instant account opening...less than 2 mins using their app and very fast service

5
Very smooth from opening the account to receiving the debit card within 5 days and also instant overdraft facility. should need to use it! Excellent Banking experience. Reviewed on: 4th February 2020

My favourite Bank as of now!

5
Just opened accounts for me and my wife with Starling Bank. Very happy so far. Simple, good looking, and it works! Highly recommended! Reviewed on: 4th February 2020

Good app

5
Good app once you understand all the security features. Reviewed on: 4th February 2020

Simple,Straightforward Banking

4
Very easy to set up and very easy to operate, I think this form of Banking is a breath of fresh air to what has become a stale industry. Reviewed on: 4th February 2020

Absolutely brilliant

5
Really great experience so far. Particularly when abroad or for online purchases in foreign currency. Almost instant notification of amount spent in sterling with exchange rate. Impressive. Reviewed on: 4th February 2020

Splendid app.

5
Starling Bank has unlocked the doors of mobile banking to me; which was proven to be a great alternative to regular banking. I'm quite happy with all the services incorporated in the app. Reviewed on: 3rd February 2020

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