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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

Excellent Service and products

5
Starling offers an excellent service and products. The customer service is responsive and have always managed to solve any problems I have had. The app functionality is superb and the simplicity of the service makes it work. The inter-bank exchange rate is also a plus. Reviewed on: 13th January 2020

Seamless, modern, 24/7

5
Very quick and easy sign up Current account switching Neat spending review tools Flexible overdrafts and loans Liked that I could use the card instantly via my phone even before the plastic arrived. Have enjoyed the uncapped MasterCard rate when using debit card abroad. Reviewed on: 13th January 2020

Great Bank!

5
Never any problems, excellent for travelling. Quick & reliable service. Reviewed on: 13th January 2020

the best thing to happen to banking ever

5
Slick app, great features, so simple, the OG of online banking Reviewed on: 13th January 2020

A great change from the high street banks

5
I open this account for free overseas use. But once I started using it, it became my day-to-day account. It’s so easy to keep track of money, there is no messing around with pending transactions and the round up savings is a great way to save money without knowing it Reviewed on: 13th January 2020

Bank of the future

5
Great service, easy setup and great features which allow you to get on track of your money. Such as instant payments updates, payments due warning etc. Reviewed on: 13th January 2020

Excellent Bank with a user friendly interface

5
Starling is by far the best bank I ave ever used. It is easy to manage money and helps you keep track of savings, would recommend to anyone looking to change from a traditional bank - miles better. Reviewed on: 12th January 2020

Best card for travel

5
No fees for non sterling transactions. Much better than using a bureau de change Reviewed on: 12th January 2020

Top Marks all round

5
Me and my wife have recently set up personal accounts and also a joint account which were both very easy to do and the mobile app is very easy to use but also very effective like the way it categorize all of the merchants you spend with and also the way it notifies you every time a transaction is made. Reviewed on: 12th January 2020

Great App Feel as well as options

5
Since using my Starling Bank current account with such ease I have now opened up a business account. I now feel I am more in control of spending and saving. Reviewed on: 12th January 2020

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