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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 , simple account.

5
Nice and simple account. Looking at changing all my household banking to this online account in near future. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Starling bank top class

5
Superb bank to use. So easy everything online. No need to go into banks for any issues or anything. The banking app beats all. I was with rbs for years. Was always forgetting my online id number, would always have to go into the bank. Starling everything is online honestly try it for yourself and see Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Banking made easy...

5
This app based bank is so easy to use and is packed with some awesome features to help you manage your money. If you need assistance, there is always someone to help 24/7. This is the future of banking and Starling leads the way. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Easy to use

5
Signed up, easy website to use and enjoy having notifications when using the card Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Very user friendly

5
Easy to set up no jargon and it looks hood Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Very useful

5
This card is so useful and easy to use,at home and abroad Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Super Simple and Brilliant

5
I set up a Starling Bank account on line, received the card within a couple of days and started to make use of it's flexibility when on holiday on the French Swiss border. I could pay for food and drinks either side of the border irrespective of Euros or Swiss Francs being the currency and almost immediately see how much I had spent converted to Sterling. So simple and brilliant everyone who travels should have one..... Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Really good bank helped me out massively

5
Great bank highly recommended there should be a friend and family member opening a account very soon Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Amazing service

5
I signed up at 4 am on Saturday my bank card arrive on Tuesday and my direct debits were transferred a week later. All done no fuss. Also tracking payments by category is helpful. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Simple easy real time facility

5
So simple to set up in UK. It took no time really - minutes in fact. And it is easy to use - even from here in New Zealand fight now. I have complete real time control of all my spending. Best banking facility experience. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

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