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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.87
Based on 27,464 reviews, last reviewed 26th Aug 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Great app Great app and when my account wa hacked, I received my money back pretty quickly. Reviewed on: 26th August 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Avoid Starling Bank they don't let you use your own... Avoid Starling Bank they don't let you use your own money by stopping you transferring it between your own accounts and also returned a £20 direct deb... Read more Reviewed on: 21st August 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.

Starling Bank current account reviews help you find out what it’s like to be a customer. If you’ve used Starling Bank before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Starling Bank Current account reviews (27464)

Review of the Starling Bank, Current account:

Good bank

5
Been with Monzo and Starling banks Starling stands out with fee free atm abroad , free cash deposit at post office, low overdraft fees and just feel better. Reviewed on: 7th February 2020

App powered banking

4
Very responsive help online and through their app; notifications keeping you in the know; almost everything you need via an app. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Banking at its best

5
Couldn't believe how easy it was to switch accounts. You ask a question it gets answered. And the app is fantastic Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

So easy to set up

5
Filled it in all online quick and easy.. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

It just works!

5
Spending notifications are so useful. I've ditched my Revolut card as Starling are every bit as good when it comes to exchange rates when spending abroad. On the rare occasions when I've had to contact customer services... brilliant? Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Great bank and well laid out app

5
Brilliant bank never had an issue and the app is great Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Great new bank

5
A user friendly bank unlike the others, what a bank should be like. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Clear and..

5
Simple , easy banking . Easy to navigate app. Informative with information on spend before leaving the retail store Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Really convenient banking

5
I got so fed up with other banks because their pending charges were really unclear and they had loads of hidden fees. Starling is easy to use and I set up a joint account with my boyfriend so quickly it made other banks look like a complete joke. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Simply the best

5
The best way to get an uk bank account and is also easy to manage. No fees when you get cash from free atm Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Excellant

5
Recently had a problem with a payment, contacted the bank for help and even though I managed to resolve myself the support I recieved was fantastic as they offered there help and even after it was resolved they offered back up if needed, brilliant. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

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