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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

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Based on 27,429 reviews, last reviewed 14th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Everything is good, except PayPal support Everything is good, except the bank no longer supports PayPal payments (international) Reviewed on: 14th 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 (27429)

Faultless

5
I’ve had six months of hassle free banking, instant alerts to the app on my phone, would recommend to anyone. Reviewed on: 11th January 2020

Innovative banking

5
Since opening an account with Starling, I have experience efficiency and innovative excellence. Managing my finances has never been better when comparing other traditional banks. Reviewed on: 11th January 2020

Very handy, highly versatile

5
Keeps you in touch with transactions, doesn’t charge if you pay while overseas, and allows you to control access to card features such as magnetic strip payments Reviewed on: 11th January 2020

Simplicity at its best

5
He’s banking very simple, I love the card and the App Reviewed on: 11th January 2020

Easy to set up, superb app and excellent service

5
It’s just made my spend so much more responsibly. I’m no longer squandering money on things I don’t really need Reviewed on: 11th January 2020

Excellent features and service

5
I love the way the starling app is setup it’s a real pleasure to use, The customer service is also excellent. Starling Bank is all about putting the customers interests first Reviewed on: 11th January 2020

Quick, easy and efficient

5
I’ve been with Starling for a year and they have exceeded my expectations, the instant spending or deposit notifications are a bonus setting up spaces in under a minute and the spending bar lets me see what I spend during the month it’s all brilliant Reviewed on: 11th January 2020

Best banking app ever

5
Fast to set up and easy to run. Much better than others I have tried Reviewed on: 11th January 2020

Best Bank Ever

5
I am 65 and over years I have had several high street bank accounts but I have never had one that is so easy to maintain. You know exactly what is coming out of your account and when. Brilliant customer service swift and efficient. Reviewed on: 11th January 2020

Brilliant efficient easy to setup and use

5
Really easy to set up, perfect if you like an app based bank, safe, efficient, just set up a Euro account too. Does exactly what it says -, love it. Reviewed on: 11th January 2020

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