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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.94
Based on 27,451 reviews, last reviewed 29th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Multi functional user of Starling I’ve used Starling on and off now for several years since the pandemic. This is primarily to manage savings, bill payments and access essential money ... Read more Reviewed on: 29th 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 (27451)

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

Fabulous service

5
Fabulous ideas fabulous service a game changer for banking Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best bank ever

5
I opened a second Bank account with starling but after a few months was so impressed by its intuitive app that I transferred my first account of over 30 years to it. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fresh and friendly bank

5
Starling are responsive, friendly with a well featured app. A joy to use. Reviewed on: 15th March 2023

Online and bureaucracy free !

4
Have been a starling bank customer for several years now including for personal , business banking and child kite accounts. All services are straight forward simple to use and fit for purpose. On the rare occasions I need support chat function is quick and useful. Reviewed on: 14th March 2023

Intuitive and straighforward

5
App based banking is extremely convenient and expedient, as banking should be. Starling does this better than its competitors. I am very pleased with the additional utility that comes with their 'spaces' setup, which have a variety of functions that cover all my needs. The additional currency and business account options are a great bonus Reviewed on: 14th March 2023

Great product/service

5
Easy to use and navigate. Ui makes the experience. Reviewed on: 13th March 2023

Really easy to set up and use!

5
Great bank account, the app is really easy to use, and it's very easy to set up a joint current account Reviewed on: 13th March 2023

Good app, works well

5
I really like this bank, they're easy to use and the app works really well. I also appreciate the comms around the bank and the updated icons for seasonal things - its a sweet touch. Reviewed on: 13th March 2023

easy to use

4
easy to use app and open account Reviewed on: 12th March 2023

Outstanding!

5
They revolutionised banking for me ... crazy, but banking is now actually fun! Reviewed on: 12th March 2023

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