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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

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Based on 27,413 reviews, last reviewed 24th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Virtual cards for Spaces is Elite Virtual cards for money "spaces" is the best way to manage money and budgets! It's an extremely safe way to make payments! Reviewed on: 24th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Down the drain Starling used to be good but over the years they just increasingly worse. They are actively unhelpful, showcased by the most recent treatment of custo... Read more Reviewed on: 22nd 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.

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 (27413)

Review of the Starling Bank, Current account:

No-Nonsense

5
No waiting, no excuses, simple easy banking, they show the others how it should be done. Reviewed on: 3rd February 2023

Simple to use intuitive platform.

5
Simple to use intuitive platform. Not needed customer service yet Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

I have several accounts with different banks and thi...

5
I have several accounts with different banks and this is the best by far Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

EXCELLENT SERVICE & APP NO COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN USIN...

5
EXCELLENT SERVICE & APP NO COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN USING FOR SO LONG AND DELIGHTED TO CONTINUE TO USE FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE!!!! Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Great for sole trader

5
Great for sole trader. Never had any problem – transfers are fast, instant notifications when customers pay. Savings pots make it simple and easy to set money aside for HMRC, or anything else you might be saving for. Connects to Apple Pay too. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Really easy to use digital bank.

5
Really easy to use digital bank. User friendly app with great features, making it very straightforward to manage all your bills payments, savings and so on. The simplicity of managing foreign currency payments with a competitive exchange rate and no additional surcharges makes Starling a real winner for anyone who travels. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Easy to open an account, great app, modern day banki...

5
Easy to open an account, great app, modern day banking at its finest and that’s from someone who worked for another global bank for 20 years!! Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

SargeEasy to use, transfer and abroad

5
Easy to use, transfer and abroad Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Unnecessary and I do not appreciate being told I nee...

5
Unnecessary and I do not appreciate being told I need to write more. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Just brilliant !

5
Customer Service is just amazing you can actually chat or speak to a human and they understand your needs. The app is brilliant and easy to use and has some great features on it. All this and I get interest £££ Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Two years in and all good

5
Been with Starling now for a few years, app is simple and easy to navigate with everything you need only a few clicks away, very easy to track spend / saving etc. Only every needed to use customer services once, and the entire enquiry was efficiently handled in less time than most companies keep you on hold for that 'important call' Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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