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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.94
Based on 27,450 reviews, last reviewed 21st Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Starling have been such a lovely bank to swap to. Starling have been such a lovely bank to swap to. The app is super comprehensive and contacting customer service is a breeze. I have a joint account w... Read more Reviewed on: 21st 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

Full of features, no hassle

5
The Starling app has helped me to budget by putting money aside for bills. Very intuitive to use and easy to navigate. I wouldn't use any other bank now. Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Current account

5
Never any trouble; always know my wage before company tells me 5 out of 5 stars amazing Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Banking made easy/simple

5
Starling is the least stressful bank I have ever used, they always answer my queries quickly and effectively and find the spending notifications extremely useful. Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Reliable online bank

4
Service is reliable as an online bank. Although I've had issues they usually manage to get things resolved fairly quickly. Security could do with improvements. Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Smooth, safe banking

5
I just love online banking with Starling. Simple to understand the app. Easy to access support, easy to control your saving with the additional spaces available in your own account. Just love it! Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Best banking app

5
I have used many apps for banking but nothing comes close to the simplicity and functionality of Starling. Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Easy to deal with and excellent

5
I really like Starling Bank. They may be virtual yet the customer experience is great. Any queries that I have had including fraud concerns on my account or merely general matters are dealt with quickly and resolved efficiently. I recommend Starling. Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Starling have redefined what I expect from a bank

5
No more waiting in the rain, stupid closing times, Zero interest on accounts and charges that make no sense and just make me poorer. Starling has been a breath of fresh air! Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

Excellent all round

5
Always good new products and helpful Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

By far the best bank

5
By far the best, most user friendly bank around. Reviewed on: 31st March 2023

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