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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:

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

Love them

5
They’re a great bank who deserve to win Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Banking made simple!

5
A breath of fresh air. No fees, great tec and simple banking Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

The Best my a mile

5
I have no issues since I made the switch to Starling. I can't say the same about a particular bank with Orange cards. *Side eye*. The customer service is prompt. Even the bank app as a beautiful user experience. Prompt service too. It just works. I recommend Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Excellent service

5
Opened up account recently after reading reviews from Which? magazine. Very happy how the switch from Santander went. Their banking app is brilliant and very informative and lets me know how our money is being spent. No complaints at all. Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Brilliant customer experience

5
Compared to the big UFH Compared to the bog street banks they offered a terrific customer experience Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Great bank, very user friendly

5
Having come from one nightmare of an online banking experience Starling are a god send , easy to use and very quick to set up and get started Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Amazing Online Banking App

5
Starling Bank is one of the best online banks that I have used and excels in places like it’s set up which is quick and easy and lets you use Apple Pay as soon as your approved. Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Simply the best

5
The best designed mobile banking app. Simple, highly functional, but still super intuitive. Every other banking app feel like legacy Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Banking as it should be

5
Smarter in all aspects. Prompt service, easy to use App. Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Innovative Banking

5
I've switched from a major Building Society to Starling and couldn't be happier. The app is intuitive and easy to use. Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

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