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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)

l love it too

5
Just like the business account the personal account I like a lot, the app is easy to use, they approve it in less than 24 hours, I really like the security, in general l love it too. Reviewed on: 10th February 2019

Top Notch customer sefvice

5
I cannot fault the service, the online chat, the ease of setting up the account, the App, the great foreign exchange rate using card overseas, ease of. Locking and I kicking card and choosing.security settings. EVERTYHING is fantastic. AND incredibly I get interest on.my credit balance! How great is that?!! I'm a huge Sterling fan and am spreading the word. Reviewed on: 10th February 2019

transformative banking

5
has revolutionised the way I bank much easier to keep tabs on spending. Great for overseas use. Easy transfers in and out A modern bank account for the digital age! Reviewed on: 9th February 2019

Basics are good but they cannot deal with problems

2
I enjoyed the banking experience with Starling for a month BUT then I lost my card and they couldnt get me connected to my original account - after a week of trying! I had to close the account and ask for my money to be POSTED to me haha Reviewed on: 9th February 2019

So easy to setup and use

5
Money transfers are instantaneous. I get a notification when I spend or receive any money. And I can check the date, time, address and who I spent money with all within the app. It even has a map so I can check where I was when I spent what I did. Superb! Reviewed on: 9th February 2019

Honest, efficient, simple

5
A bank which actually does what it says on the tin and has a working interface and great customer support. Reviewed on: 9th February 2019

Easy and efficient

5
I enjoy using my app seeing where my money is going! Reviewed on: 9th February 2019

Best bank so far

5
Both myself and my husband now use Starling. It’s so easy to use and the best bank account we’ve had by far Reviewed on: 9th February 2019

Switched to Starling now my old bank feels old fashioned

5
The future of banks amazing service fantastic app Reviewed on: 9th February 2019

Perfect all round bank

5
Starling has been fantastic for me, being able to monitor what I'm spending has been life changing and the saving option is revolutionary Reviewed on: 9th February 2019

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