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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

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Based on 27,450 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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Marion McLellan

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)

Fabulous

5
Great free banking with really good app Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Fantastic

5
I absolutely love everything about Starling. In particular their real time bank balances. Means I always know how much I actually have in my account. Super easy to set up goals and save money. They are just great Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

Fantastic

5
Simple to use, easy to set up and it really is banking fit for the 21st century. Extremely smartphone friendly compared to your standard high street bank. The instant notifications are great too! Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

New customer

5
Being new to starling after being with another bank for 15 years I find them amazing Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

The future of banking

5
I set up a personal account with starling and love the way the mobile app lets you have more control over your money so now my wife has joined and we have a joint account together so we are making the full switch to starling. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

The Best

5
A bank with top rate usage app for all. Online banking app second to none! Reviewed on: 18th January 2020

Katarzyna lipa

5
The Best idea in The new era Definitely recommend Reviewed on: 18th January 2020

Great app, easy to use, excellent account for using overseas

5
Initially got this for a trip to USA, but fell in love with it and now use it for day to day expenses etc. It’s a great card/app/account Reviewed on: 18th January 2020

Very good bank

5
Very good bank with a good app and no foreign fees. Reviewed on: 18th January 2020

Upfront Banking

5
Everything upfront, you're usually advised upfront/ahead of time, everything entering and leaving your account. The joint account is working very well, allowing easy segregation of day to day spending from direct debits and standing orders. Loving this bank,CA breath of fresh air in the banking sector Reviewed on: 18th January 2020

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