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Starling Bank: Current Account reviews

Name: Current Account
Rating: 4.95 (27332 reviews)

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4.94

Based on 27,332 reviews, last reviewed 14th Mar 2025

629% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

200% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

97%

Latest highest rating:

5

The best banking experience by far I have been using starling for the last 6 months after hearing it recommended on a podcast. I am absolutely in love with the app. It has transformed m... Read more Reviewed on: 14th March 2025

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 (27332)

Review of the Starling Bank, Current Account:

Best bank

I moved all my banking to Starling almost three years ago and am still a very happy customer. Unlike a number of other neobanks, Starling have maintained their free services for personal customers, including fee-free foreign spending, fee-free foreign cash withdrawals and no penalties for being overdrawn. They've also maintained a small amount of credit interest despite the low base rate. Over the last year, Starling introduced in-app digital cheque imaging. I have used the service and it's fantastic! Cashing a cheque is as simple as taking a photo and the money is credited quickly. My favourite feature has to be Spaces - the ability to create separate pots away from your main balance. I have over 25 set up and find them useful for a variety of reasons. It's a great way to save for things like holidays and Christmas, and a really good way to budget for things that are billed annually, such as Amazon Prime. I recommend Starling to all my family and friends. They have recently introduced children's spending cards (Starling Kite) and I look forward to seeing what innovative feature they bring out next! Reviewed on: 18th January 2021

Starling provides excellent service

Starling provides excellent service and a well-designed app, which allows me to do all my banking with ease. The security is top-notch, too. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

The Starling App.

App is very easy to use. Easy saving options. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Like the spaces but wish I could get interest again

Like the spaces but wish I could get interest again Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Instant notifications, awesome for overseas travel a...

Instant notifications, awesome for overseas travel and brilliant with any fraudulent activity. Also have a joint account. Interest is also surprisingly good. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Clear, easy, quick.

Clear, easy, quick. Decent rates on savings. Easy to move money around. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

I enjoy starling bank.

I enjoy starling bank. They have good values, and are relatively easy to use. I really like the pots functionality, where you can set aside money in different pots, which means it's still in the same account but inaccessible. However, their app could be a bit more useful in terms of viewing past transactions - they don't show you a net amount (i.e. whether you have net gained or net lost money that week/month) which would be useful. Also, they got rid of their piechart infographic on the main page in the app, which is a shame. But still a good bank. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Reply from Starling Bank Hi Charlotte, thanks for your review. It's lovely to hear you've been enjoying our Spaces feature. We find they help us organise our finances! We really appreciate your feedback about our app. We'll make sure to get this raised over to our team, feedback like this helps us improve our products and our accounts. Team Starling Response date: 28th February 2025

Easy to open account.

Easy to open account. App is simple and very easy to use. Customer services are great and quick to respond. Would recommend. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Top bank

I’ve been with Starling Bank for nearly 5 years and I’ve never had any issues. The app is brilliant, so easy to use. I’ve paid cheques in using the app which is really convenient. I love the Saving Spaces. They help me budget each month. I wouldn’t bank with anyone else now! Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Overall very good experience but...

Overall very good experience but they denied me an ISA without a good explanation Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

The Starling Bank current account app is so easy to...

The Starling Bank current account app is so easy to navigate, has a great layout and enables me to manage my spending efficiently. I love the fact that you can move money in to seperate pots to save for different things. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

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