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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

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Based on 27,401 reviews, last reviewed 12th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

High Flying Starling Excellent app which covers all banking needs whilst remaining simple to operate Reviewed on: 12th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Poor customer service and dispute resolution Poor customer service and dispute resolution Reviewed on: 1st March 2025
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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 (27401)

Simple

5
Just what a banking app should be, no nonsense and does everything you would hope for. It just works. Reviewed on: 16th January 2018

Very smooth

5
A great experience right from the start where it only takes a few minutes to open an account. I particularly like getting instant notifications of transactions on my phone. Not only do the notifications show exactly how much you are paying in sterling when abroad, they are also a great security measure too. Reviewed on: 16th January 2018

Superb challenger bank

5
Starling has been a breath of fresh air compared to the more traditional banks. Brilliant app and brilliant service. Reviewed on: 16th January 2018

Best thing to happen to uk banking

5
Fintech bank that is so easy to sign up for and app that is even easier to use to save, buy or transfer money with Reviewed on: 16th January 2018

Customer First

5
Everything is designed around what the customer wants, not what makes the bank the biggest margins. Reviewed on: 16th January 2018

So much better than anyone else

5
Can't believe how quickly they have pulled ahead of legacy banks! Reviewed on: 16th January 2018

The future of banking.

5
Starling Bank has been a fabulous experience so far. Opening the account took five minutes and was completed totally online. The app is a pleasure to use and I love being able to see my 'live' balance at all times. When I have had to contact customer services with a query this is also done via the app but the responses have always been quick and helpful. I am working towards a total switch to Starling and will not miss my 'legacy' bank at all. Highly recommended. Reviewed on: 16th January 2018

I've never seen my money like this before!

5
Starling Bank's Spending Insights and Goals features have really helped me to get on top of my money - seeing where it goes and making sure that I set up a Goal for big payments so that it isn't such a blow when I need to pay for them. I love the app and check it as often as I check my social media. Reviewed on: 16th January 2018

In control

5
I feel in total control of my money with the app being smooth and easy to use Reviewed on: 16th January 2018

The future of banking

5
The dinosaur traditional banks MUST pay attention to Starling Reviewed on: 16th January 2018

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