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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.87
Based on 27,463 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Aug 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Starling Bank Account and App I've used Starling now for years as my daily account and for traveling. They make everything so easy and accessible through the App Reviewed on: 22nd August 2026
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Kieran Clough

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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Mark T

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 (27463)

Review of the Starling Bank, Current account:

Dead wood

2
They stopped developing and moving on. Also, I will take decision my self when and how much to invest into cryptocurrencies. Reviewed on: 26th January 2023

top bank

5
So easy to use, great information. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Simple, informative, accessible

4
Excellent easy to use format with great interest rates on savings. Love the round up facility. Only reason not Ten is it gets rejected at pay-at-pump and some chip and pin readers. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Ease of assistance

5
I was abroad (had an account) was stuck for cash, had an issue with access and they helped me out, customer service was exceptional - highly recommend to all Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Banking made easy !

5
Love the fact that I can use my account internationally without incurring crazy high transaction fees, as well as instant top-up from my other UK bank accounts with immediate notifications of credited funds and any subsequent POS transactions - all simple stuff really but what a great customer experience ! Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Great bank!

5
When I travelled to Europe, I had no transaction charges, moreover the ease of seeing how much money I spent in £'s via notifications is fab. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Amazing Bank

5
Couldn't believe how easy it was to set up, every time I use my card it instantly comes up on my phone how much I've spent, where I've spent it and how much I have left, so easy to use abroad. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Great Bank

5
Amazing service facilitates Easy to open Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Hassle-free banking!

5
I was recommended Starling Bank by a friend and the process of opening the account was so easy and straightforward. It really is the way banking ought to be done. What I really like is getting the updates on spending, saving and interest payments in to my account. Another superb thing is that when I misplaced my card, I simply locked the PIN on the app, then when I unlocked the number once I found the card! I recommend Starling Bank to family and friends. Hands down the simplicity is fantastic. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Fantastic bank with excellent customer service

5
No annoying keypads required to move your money or pay someone, payments are quick and straightforward. Love the app - great features that help re spending, savings and so on. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

A revolutionary revelation!

5
A wonderful experience compared to the frustrations of traditional bank's online services. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

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