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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

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Based on 27,450 reviews, last reviewed 21st Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Starling have been such a lovely bank to swap to. Starling have been such a lovely bank to swap to. The app is super comprehensive and contacting customer service is a breeze. I have a joint account w... Read more Reviewed on: 21st 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 (27450)

Great easy banking

5
From the start banking was so easy with starling. Straight forward and very informative Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Happy Customer

5
I love this bank, set up is easy. I transferred from another bank and Starling did the rest. I am happy how I can separate my money between goals, savings and current account. Contacted them once and they helped me, explaining how everything work. Top marks from me. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

New leader in digital banking

5
I was with first direct for 32 years but have changed to Starling for real-time digital banking on an app that is reliable, cutting edge and quite fun to use. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Brilliant

5
The best bank. The only card that doesn't charge me extra fees when I travel abroad. Other banks do the same but are capped to a limited withdrawal. Customer service has always been top notch. The card arrived quick. The app is slick and responsive. Seeing my money in real time helps me budget. I could never go back to the old way of banking. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Everything just works all of the time

5
Hard to get excited about a bank account but, Starling have nailed it. Everything happens exactly how I expect it to and sometimes they exceed expectations. Simply put, when you build your bank account entirely around the end user experience, it’s a winning formula. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Best move I ever made

5
Quick switch, great customer service and the app is fabulous Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Banking for the modern age

5
Traditional High Street banks are increasingly forcing their customers online. I was a customer of one of the big banks and they closed my incredibly busy local branch. Unfortunately, they just haven’t made the correct investment or focused sufficiently on the digital side of their business to force people to use their online offering. What Starling offer is refreshingly straightforward and easy to use. It’s a bank made from the ground up for the digital age. In addition to their excellent banking app and services, they also have very low and straightforward charges for dipping into your overdraft. I’ve saved quite a bit by making the switch. Customer service is also top notch. Replies to queries are quick and resolved without fuss. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Bank for today

5
I have had current accounts at many different high street banks. But none come close to Starling. All banks do the same basic things well, allow me to hold and spend my cash easily. The problem? Most banks like to charge you for when you have no choice. Overseas most banks charge extortionate fees, with fixed rate charges on top of the card rate. Starling, nothing! Most other banks make it hard to send money quickly, requiring a full check to be made. On starling, I can send a link and my friends can deposit their share of the bill into my account. Likewise I can send money to nearby starling users without the need to go through account numbers and sort codes. Oh, and they actually give some interest. More than can be said for most high street accounts and beats most high street saving accounts. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Easy and practical

5
It's just so practical and easy to use Starling Bank. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Easy to apply, access and understand

5
Quick and easy to apply, removes all the stress of the process. Easy to access and understand the app. Great benefits including monthly interest and no fees for withdrawing money abroad. Best move I've made Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

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