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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.94
Based on 27,453 reviews, last reviewed 8th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Fantastic bank Excellent online app, as soon as you withdraw cash from ATM or use debit card, you get a notification straight away letting you know its left your acc... Read more 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

Never looked back!

5
The best change I ever made for myself and my finances was opening a Starling account. Truly life changing Reviewed on: 19th January 2023

Amazing!

5
Starling Bank has allowed me to take control of my finances and has been a massive help in buying my first home by making it so easy to set up direct debits! Reviewed on: 19th January 2023

Quick and easy to use

5
I love using Starling, all payments go through very quickly, the app is super simple to use and the customer service is great Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

Brilliant bank

5
I love Starling, I love what it stands for and how they handles my money. The app is so easy, it helps me to budget easily and to set limits on things like gambling. Paying bills directly from spaces is so easy and useful. I told my partner about the benefits and he set up an account so we could have a join account together. It was super easy and only took a few minutes! Will never leave Starling! Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

Left my old bank

5
Since opening a Starling bank account I have no use for my old bank account, user experience is so much better Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

Starling Bank 5/5

5
Easy to use app and great customer service Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

Easy to use, everything you need

5
Best I've used, has all you need with very quick responses from customer service which is rare elsewhere. Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

best bank

5
listens to its customers always building new stuff Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

Simple and accessible

5
Easy to use app which I can manage myself. Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

Starling Bank - Best Current Account Provider

5
Fantastic service, always adding great useable features - No gimmicks like fancy card colours or switch incentives - People bank with Starling because it is the best bank not because they get £100 and a Pink card Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

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