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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.94
Based on 27,452 reviews, last reviewed 8th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Moved from a big bank, service is so much better Moved from a big bank, service is so much better Reviewed on: 8th May 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 (27453)

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

So easy to pay in and access your funds through the app,

5
24/7 Always available, fast friendly help if needed. Reviewed on: 27th January 2023

I'been with starling since 2018 and they never disappointed me

5
I am very happy with starling and am especially enjoying the new features like being able to pay bills from a space and virtual cards Reviewed on: 26th January 2023

Best bank ever

5
I've been with Starling for many years now and it's the best bank I've ever used. Reviewed on: 26th January 2023

Making banking easy

5
Starling has an easy to use interface which makes banking easy Reviewed on: 26th January 2023

Seamless experience

5
Great user experience. Everything just works. Very responsive customer services. Reviewed on: 26th January 2023

They're the future like Garlic Bread

5
So much better than the high Street 'big banks'. They understand the need of the digital age. I love the fact I can filter my transactions into categories so I can see each month where my biggest spends are. Reviewed on: 26th January 2023

The best bank

5
I am so glad I chose to swap to starling. I really like all the features they have, that it is ethical, champions helping their customers. Made the move over extremely easy and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to change banks. Reviewed on: 26th January 2023

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

Closed my account

1
Closed my account because i was paid income from being an artist - they didn’t support business income paid into my account but wouldn’t let me open a business account. Couldn’t win either way. Terrible customer service and made me feel insignificant. Reviewed on: 26th January 2023

Meets all my needs

5
Starling gave me incredibly easy access to a joint account, which allows my fiancé and me to manage our money together so easily! Every time I need help it’s a tap away! Reviewed on: 26th January 2023

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