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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)

The best bank

5
Simple to use, I have clear view to my finances Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Outstanding service

5
Fast, reliable, 24/7 contact - changed my whole banking experience and it certainly has a personal feel about being with this company rather than being a number and how much money they can make from you! Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Excellent

5
Easy, innovative and efficient day-to-day banking Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Cutting edge digital banking

5
Absolutely delighted with what the app based Starling Bank does - for the first time I have understood what “user friendly app” really means Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Amazing Immediate Up Dates

5
I really love my current account. It helps me budget by showing me my daily spend and how exactly I am spending my money. The speed of information sharing when I spend money or money is taken or added to my account is amazing. I love this account Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Foreign travel made Simple

5
Principally I am using Starling as a debit card system during my business and holiday trips. As the card is a MasterCard this means you can use it virtually anywhere in the world to make payments or draw local currency cash without having to pay a withdrawal fee. Also the MasterCard relevant exchange rate at the time of the transaction is used to calculate the currency exchange. NO FEES.... Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Brilliantly integrated and fast

5
So quick to act on everything . Easy to use and very useful when integrated with accounts applications. Notifications are great. Received all my documents and cards in record time, also can be used Internationally which is brilliant. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Good company

5
Great company for going abroad Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Easy Banking Account

5
Very easy to set up a bank account and very easy to use would highly recommend Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

Best bank to go for when abroad

5
I’ve opened a bank account with Starling Bank in 2019 after being told and found about the very best banking service to date, so after using its services successfully at unbeatable rates, I am happy to say that no competitors could make it better. Starling is top notch in banking. It provides transparent, reliable, fast and hassle free service. It’s a breeze and totally recommend it. Reviewed on: 24th January 2020

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