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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

Great app easy to switch money. No faff or fuss!

5
Needed online banking for ease which is where Starling fits perfectly Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

So simple!

5
Opening an account took seconds to do and account was open within a few hours. Brilliantly straight forward and simple. Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Amazing

5
Finally modern banking that works Starling have been superb Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Much improved banking

5
Have migrated from my previous bank after a year of exceptional banking with Sterling. Just wish they had been around sooner! Easy and quick money transfers, secure purchasing online - other banks could learn from them. Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Lovely bank

5
Love using Starling bank always been friendly and helpful Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Best. Bank. Ever.

5
Got an issue? Starling will speak to you (pretty much immediately) and get it sorted. Want to split your money into pots? Easy peasy. Want to send money to someone, or ask for money? Three clicks (or something like that). Best. Bank. Ever. Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Convenient

5
Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

I also use your services and I am satisfied

5
I have changed many debit cards, but starling bank is number 1, I pay for everything with it, I use online banking and work with it very quickly and easily Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

never been so easy

5
So easy to set up account, the switch my old account which was seamless. Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Everything you need from a modern, caring bank

5
When I swapped accounts from my old bank of 15 years, and they didn't even ask why - I knew I'd made the right decision! Starling have been great. The communication, the functionality of the app - and ethical policy - everything I needed and expect from a modern bank. Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

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