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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

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Based on 27,449 reviews, last reviewed 18th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Starling is easy to use Starling is easy to use and customer service is amazing. It is free to use abroad and easy to create virtual cards for specific spends Reviewed on: 18th 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 (27449)

Sign up process is a breeze

5
So easy to sign up and track your spending Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Still the best choice

5
Recommend it for personal banking and travelling through Europe Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

an amazing bank. fully packed amazing

5
absolutely brilliant banking service. brilliant customer care. could not fault this bank in anyway Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

The perfect bank

5
Everything you could ask from a bank. Efficient, good value, on hand when you need it. Great for travel. Superb! Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Best account

5
The easiest, current account I have ever had. The Spaces option and rounding up feature are inspired. Well done Starling Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Everything you need

5
This digital bank has everything you need from a bank. Simple app. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Great for overseas cash

5
I use this when I am abroad and earn interest at home. Brilliant Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Amazing online bank for budgeting needs and internationl spending

5
Very easy and simple to open an account and retrieve password if forgotten. Makes budgeting and saving a breeze. Immediate notifications on spending and no foreign transaction fee abroad. Use it more than my standard bank account so in a way has become my main bank account. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Best online banking experience

5
Switches from Barclays to Starling and never looked back. The app is very modern, easy and it helped me save more everyday! Can’t wait for the credit card to come! Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Excellent banking experience

5
The app is amazing which not only shows transactions notification in real time but also categorizes the transactions. I addition the account allow usage in EU without any fees which is a peace of mind when traveling. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

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