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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)

A great bank with a heart

5
Starling Bank care about customers and the way they use their money. They are a business, and make money, but not without compassion. Reviewed on: 30th January 2020

Excellent services

5
I am extremely happy with my account, the service received has been exceptional. I particularly enjoy reading the newsletters from the Management team. Reviewed on: 30th January 2020

Breath of fresh air

5
Just to bank with main street bank but service was very poor. Swapped to starling so much better service and features provided what required to manage finance. Reviewed on: 30th January 2020

Constant innovation.

5
I have never had an issue from day one with payments, transactions and checking my balance. Placing my money into those saving boxes is extremely helpful for saving. Reviewed on: 30th January 2020

winner winner

5
The service is always quick, understandable and professional. The products on offer are growing. There’s a reason they’ve been given so many awards. Reviewed on: 30th January 2020

Brilliant

5
Switched to starling a few months ago. Best thing I’ve done. I can track my spending and out goings. Love the pockets it’s perfect money management in an easy app. Reviewed on: 30th January 2020

What the customer wants without the rip-off charges.

5
Easy access to foreign currency around the world. Reviewed on: 30th January 2020

Brilliant!

5
Absolutely fantastic bank to deal with. Outstanding customer service, I've never waited longer than 5 minutes to talk to someone and when I do, any issues I have are resolved within minutes. All in all a pleasure to use Reviewed on: 29th January 2020

Efficient no waffle

5
Find me a product that’s been designed to be user-friendly and based around the user not around with the corporation thinks they need to sell to a user. Reviewed on: 29th January 2020

Excellent and hassle free

5
I have both a business and personal account with starling. Great customer service. Simple and straightforward to apply for an account and use daily. I would not bank with anyone else. Reviewed on: 29th January 2020

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