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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.87
Based on 27,464 reviews, last reviewed 26th Aug 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Great app Great app and when my account wa hacked, I received my money back pretty quickly. Reviewed on: 26th August 2026
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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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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 (27464)

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

The best

5
Friendly and free. Helpful with a great phone app. Reviewed on: 3rd January 2020

They've just been great

5
I have been to many mainstream banks but I've personally always like starling. Quick and efficient. Reviewed on: 3rd January 2020

The way banking should be

5
Easy to use but powerful, hasn't let me down once. Immeasurably better than the HSBC online banking I was using before. Reviewed on: 3rd January 2020

Banking made easy

5
I stumbled across Starling on Facebook and so glad I did. The transfer from my bank to Starling was so easy, they do everything for you. I have both business and personal accounts with them. I love the app I feel in control of my finances and I’ve introduced a few friends. Reviewed on: 3rd January 2020

Brilliant for using in the USA

5
This car has changed the way me and my family spend money in the USA. We no longer take ANY cash with us making it feel so much safer and giving us peace of mind. We love that there is no charge for using in the USA and it uses a great rate each day! We also transfer each other money daily and its fast and easy. I loe that it gives you instant notification of GBP and USD spend! So helpful Reviewed on: 3rd January 2020

Fabulous product!

5
The best bank we've ever had the good fortune to use. Reviewed on: 3rd January 2020

A fresh look at banking, great plan, exceptionally well executed

5
A bank developed from the ground up to work with modern day to day life and business. Every feature has been well thought through is relevant and works. A light touch bank perfect for the modern small business Reviewed on: 3rd January 2020

Great no probs at all

5
A great bank no issues at all a breath of fresh air after the horrific problems with the high street banks! Reviewed on: 3rd January 2020

Top bank

5
Really pleased with this bank, many good things about it, immediate notifications, easy to control app, low overdraft fees. Just love being in control. Reviewed on: 3rd January 2020

Amazing

5
I had a lot of accounts with different banks but nothing comes close to what Starling offers. You are the best, keep up the good work Reviewed on: 3rd January 2020

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