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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.87
Based on 27,458 reviews, last reviewed 13th Jun 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Best digital bank Fast support. App is just so easy to use Reviewed on: 13th June 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 (27458)

Simple brilliance.

5
It is the best app. Others have more options but the simplicity is its main assets. It's like the Apple of the mobile banking sector, getting things that simple is complex and they do it brilliantly. Reviewed on: 4th November 2019

Avoid if you are etnic minority

1
Please avoid this bank if you are from an ethnic minority. They will racially profile you after letting you save significant sums and try very hard to hold onto your hard earned money . You have been warned ! Stay away ! Reviewed on: 3rd July 2019

Great looking app but beware

1
Beware. Whilst the apps looks great, take extreme caution when trying to make material payments through Starling. I was due to Complete the purchase of a commercial property on 27th June and had to move a sizeable sum to my solicitor. I phoned at 7.40am to temporarily lift the £25k threshold. 6 hours later, despite 9 calls to the Service Centre and 3 messages, the payment still hadn't been made. A credit block was put on the app which despite being told had been lifted, wouldn't allow me to process the payment. Different calls to different people at their service centre just went in circles. The same repeat suggestions were made and none worked. I was palmed off a couple of times with the line 'our technical people are looking at it'. Just short of 7 hours later the payment manged to go out but I've lost all credibility with my lawyer and also the developer. Great apps but this was the 1 time I really needed the bank to work and it let me down. Reviewed on: 27th June 2019

Banking for the digital age.

5
A bank on my phone 24hrs a day. The app is slick and very easy to use. Makes my old bank look a bit ancient. Reviewed on: 18th June 2019

wow that's quick

5
set up an account within 10 minutes from my desk. how cool is that. Forgot my passwrod they sorted me out on a call on sunday, within a few minutes. Reviewed on: 11th June 2019

Easier, modern banking

5
No one needs to visit a high street bank anymore in this day and age. Starlings app is simple and user friendly and I know my money is protected by the FSCS. With separate pots that I can name, it is easy to save for my goals. Customer service is easy to contact in app. It has replaced my current account with a major high street bank. I'll only use Starling from now on. Also the biggest draw is fee free foreign spending!! Reviewed on: 9th June 2019

Wonderful and Clear

5
Everything about Starling Bank has been very easy to use. I switched from a more traditional bank account and in 15 years with that bank I never felt anywhere near as respected as a customer as I do now. Starling are incredibly transparent and very clearly focused on giving the customer a positive experience over price-gouging. Reviewed on: 6th June 2019

Now with EUR account

5
Conversion between GBP and EUR is free which is just amazing. Reviewed on: 16th May 2019

Foreign currency

5
Starling is great for using abroad, my card was invaluable whilst travelling throughout Asia. Reviewed on: 10th May 2019

interesting app based bank

4
easy app, good messaging when payments are due or money comes out of account. Reviewed on: 2nd May 2019

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