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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.

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Starling Bank Current account reviews (27453)

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5
Have been using Starling Bank for a while now and love how simplistic using the online service is. Love also that if you are paying another person who has Starling account you can put phones near each other and the money transfers over Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Awesome

5
Easy to open, quick process - awesome app. Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Excellent modern banking

5
Cannot fault it. Banking made easy. Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Excellent app based bank

4
The app is the best I've used for an online bank. I particularly like the instant notifications when money leaves your account. The Space savings area is a great addition too. Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Starling current

5
Easy to use account with up to date notifications that are useful. Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Setting up a new bank account t

5
It was very easy and quick to set up a bank account. Very happy with my account and Starling Bank. Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

First Class

5
First class bank - great support and service Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Second to none (at all)

5
I joined starling way back in the early days, and I've never looked back. 100× more helpful than traditional banks, starling customer service is second to none and they make everything so easy! From managing payments to having saving spaces, my traditional bank wasn't even in the same league. I whole heartedly recommend Starling to everyone. Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Best bank. Ever.

5
Transfer was smooth. User friendly. Sustainer banking. Love how I can cast aside monies into a saving space. Has made banking experience more enjoyable. Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Excellent for overseas use

5
Fee-free foreign cash, a bit of interest and reliable app makes it a great choice Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

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