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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

A bank for the modern age

5
This is a great bank, with an excellent phone app that makes using Starling's services extremely painless. Signing up was very easy and I have had no issues at all. I am now at the point where I will migrate my old bank account (with HSBC) fully to Starling. Reviewed on: 20th January 2020

Best banking app ever

5
This new bank app has been a god send. Simple and really encourages saving using the spaces and goals. Love it Reviewed on: 20th January 2020

Say yes to Starling

5
I had the best experiences with my curent account from Starling Bank. I reccomanded it to my family and friends. It's really easy to apply for a curent account and I love the instant messages about payments made or received. Reviewed on: 20th January 2020

Love it

5
I have been saving money with starling bank and I see the give me money for saving which is amazing most banks don’t bother or they charge you instead starling in no bank give back to you Reviewed on: 20th January 2020

Easy Banking

5
Simple to use even for me and pays interest. Reviewed on: 20th January 2020

Such a refreshing banking experience

5
I'm so happy with the Starling current account and app. Finally a banking app with a great user experience, has all the information you need to manage your finances well and is so easy to use. Have already recommended it to friends and family. Reviewed on: 20th January 2020

Meets my expectations

5
It was so easy to open the account and all the information was explained very clearly. The card arrived within a few days and I have used it abroad without any problems. Reviewed on: 20th January 2020

Incredible User Experience

5
I switched to Starling because of the new take on banking. Not once have I regretted it. In fact, my friends are getting annoyed because I won't shut up about it. Everything is wonderfully simple and elegant from the categorised spending breakdown to the new card design. I love it. Reviewed on: 20th January 2020

Simply Amazing

5
With starling you can have evrything with just only one click on your smartphone. No extra charges, no hidden costs, no currency charges.... Reviewed on: 20th January 2020

Great user friendly Banking app.

5
Easy to navigate, viewing income, outgoings as well as other functions such as bill split and rounding up spending to save up for little treats!! Reviewed on: 20th January 2020

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