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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.94
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)

Freedom

5
The personal feel to the app itself is fantastic and connects me to the value of my money. It’s like a friend you’ve trusted to keep you on the right track. I feel in control and I’m not afraid to look at my bank balance as starling feel like a friend who just happens to be a bank Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Simple but versatile account

5
Great product, love that fact that it integrates with all mobile payment platforms and the app is one of the best I have used. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

using abroad

5
It is the no charges when using the card abroad along with good rates AND the nearly instant overview that make this Bank so useable. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

No nonsense banking

5
Easy to set up the App is clear, non ambiguous, notifications are useful, not intrusive, just a really slick experience Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Great service

5
Great for using abroad and easy to control and monitor in real time Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Fantastic bank

5
Was super easy to transfer all my payments over as they do it for you, the app is so easy to use and shows me all i need to know in one place. So glad i transferred to starling bank Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Great

5
I look be starling, such a good bank!! Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Excellent

5
Great for Euro travel. Easy to set up and use overseas. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Great bank

5
It’s a great bank to know of how much you can save Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

The most user friendly and excellent customer service I have ever received

5
Opened this current account to travel abroad with as it was recommended to me as cheap to use. I have been fantastically impressed with it’s user friendliness and the response to queries and questions. My son has since opened a current account as he lives and works in Sweden and was struggling with English based banks. It has been his financial life saver. So easy to use and just fabulous Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

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