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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

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Based on 27,427 reviews, last reviewed 31st Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

4

Excellent budgeting features and intuitive app Excellent budgeting features and intuitive app interface which helps make people's finances easy to understand at a glance and empowers them to take c... Read more Reviewed on: 30th March 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 (27427)

An excellent bank

5
Sterling works really easily and well. Instant notifications are fantastic and it's really simple to keep tabs on incomings, outgoings and your budget. Reviewed on: 8th January 2020

Practical

5
Starling bank app is a well-organised and practical app. Reviewed on: 8th January 2020

Easy, reliable, no ridiculous fees.

5
I have banked at Coutts for years and became sick of all the charges and how difficult it was to do anything with my money or keep an eye on it. I found Starling and now have a current and business account with them which is so simple and easy to use. Reviewed on: 7th January 2020

meh

1
The issues around the way they treat their staff have kept me away from really utilising their services Reviewed on: 7th January 2020

Truly cares for its customers!!

5
I have been with Starling virtually since it opened and am extremely happy with them. I was so impressed with my personal account I opened a couple of business accounts too and the services they provide coupled with the thoroughly professional customer service is impeccable! Thank you, Starling - you are what I and probably millions of others have been waiting for! Reviewed on: 7th January 2020

Everything that is expected from current account

5
Clear and transparent management of money, user-friendly interface and full protection of savings Reviewed on: 7th January 2020

Simple and easy

4
One of the easiest and fastest ways to open a bank account is to choose Starling Bank. Reviewed on: 7th January 2020

Best bank account I have ever had! And I have tried a few!

5
Great design, great customer service. Easy to open, no fees, no waiting time. What else can I ask for? Waiting for more investment products! Reviewed on: 7th January 2020

great account

5
Easy to set up and use. App is very user friendly. No charges for using overseas which is a big boost for me. Reviewed on: 7th January 2020

Makes life easier.

5
It’s just so easy to keep track of my money. A great app, so simple to use notifies me of all my spending real time! Great exchange rates when I travel abroad. Nothing bad to say about Starling Bank! Reviewed on: 7th January 2020

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