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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

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Based on 27,451 reviews, last reviewed 29th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Multi functional user of Starling I’ve used Starling on and off now for several years since the pandemic. This is primarily to manage savings, bill payments and access essential money ... Read more Reviewed on: 29th April 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 (27451)

Effortless Banking

5
I love Starling Bank. Easy to set up an account, texts immediately after spending no charges for use abroad and also encouragement to save. It really is effortless banking. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Simple Accessible Fair Banking

5
Up & running in 1 day; easy to use app; shows upcoming income & debits; card arrived in 3 days but wallet access to spending is instant. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

I have recommended it to all my family & friends.

5
I am a pensioner and until now I have mainly used cash for everyday stuff, but using Starling has changed all that and I now feel able to do anything I want without worrying about having the correct amount of money on me - and safer too! Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

So quick and easy to sign up with fantastic user experience

5
Also, I immediately got credited with interest! It's so easy to log in from my phone. I love it. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Up and coming

4
It was exceptionally easy to apply and get accepted. Their banking app is very easy to use and I would highly recommend them to anyone Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Awesome

5
Easy to use and great banking experience it's just great Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Simple banking

5
So easy to use, app is great, transfers are quick and uk customer service. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Banking

5
I am loving this bank I didn't think I could do on line but managed customer service amazing would reccomend 5 star Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Excellent customer service

5
Great bank and very easy to use good app and easy to transfer money over to another account Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Excellent slick sevice

5
The set up on the current account took 5 minutes and the debit card arrived in 2 working days. The app is easy to use and provides good automated analysis of income and expenditure. I got this account primarily for spending abroad as you can withdraw cash with no fees. A really refreshing experience compared to most banks. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

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