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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)

Fantastic, ...best banking ever !

5
So easy to use, instant notification Puts the high street banks ( of which I've still got two separate accounts with) to shame. Congratulations starling...keep it up please. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

How good starling is

5
Amazing bank and brilliant app too very easy too use,wouldnt bank with anyone else. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Easy to use

5
Very simple bank to use and they’re customer support is excellent ! Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Easy and user friendly

5
Able to anything online.help there when you need it. Even I can use it and that is saying something. They seem to have ironed out the glitches. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Good Cusomer Service

5
The service is great because when I do have a problem - my own fault - and I have to contact Starling Customer Services, the response is very quick & they got me back on track as soon as possible. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Effective Banking

5
Simple and speedy to join the bank and very easy to use with no fuss. The notifications to the phone on spend is great. Been with Lloyd’s for 20 years but Starling is head and shoulders above what they offer for easy day to day banking. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Easy access

5
Terrific bank. Carry my app online in phone able to carry out all transactions with ease. Excellent facility Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

The best bank in 40 years

5
Account opening was easy, card worked well abroad and had great exchange rates. Have since switched my current account over from Nationwide as Starling now beats them hands down. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Professional organisation

5
All the information I need is at my fingertips or rather fingerprint on my Starling App. After 6 months use I cannot fault the bank. AND takes 2 minutes to open an account from home Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

First class

5
Account opened at home using my phone in around 15 mins. Transaction notifications are instant. Recently used In Germany- very good rates and easy to withdraw cash from atm. Would thoroughly recommend Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

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