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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.94
Based on 27,450 reviews, last reviewed 18th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Starling is easy to use Starling is easy to use and customer service is amazing. It is free to use abroad and easy to create virtual cards for specific spends Reviewed on: 18th April 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.

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 (27450)

Review of the Starling Bank, Current account:

Dead wood

2
They stopped developing and moving on. Also, I will take decision my self when and how much to invest into cryptocurrencies. Reviewed on: 26th January 2023

Excellent Service

5
Since joining Starling nearly 2 years ago, I have had excellent service and no complaints. I would happily recommend the Bank to anyone wishing to open a new account Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Best bank around

5
Most banks are untrustworthy and ruthless. But not Starling, they always been spot on, easy to access everything you need and never had any issues or unexpected charges. Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

The best bank by a country mile

5
Super easy to use, makes managing my money really straightforward. Would never go back to the 'traditional' banks Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Excellent

5
Always on hand to sort out problems Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Easy to use convenient and smart layout

4
Good fab Really good Really really good Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

My favourite bank

5
It's good, go get a starling account Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Holiday bonus account

5
I opened my starling current account because of the savings when drawing cash abroad but I have found the account so easy to manage and I recommend it to all my friends. Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Fantastic App!

5
Absolutely love banking with Starling..the app is brill and has loads of nifty ways to keep on track of your money, especially love the spaces and virtual cards! Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Great to use

5
The Starling online account is a great way to keep track of everything. Simple and easy to use Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

fab bank

5
really like that you can pay bills from spaces and that you know instantly when money goes in/out Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

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