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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)

Quick, simple easy to use!

5
Brilliant way to bank, user friendly, instant transaction notice, updates, saving spaces, just all round fantastic way to bank in the 21st century. Thank you! Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Great service - stuff just works!

5
So easy to open an account, no expensive overseas transaction charges and exchange rates, and everything just works. Really good security features too. Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Easy to load

5
So easy to load at local post offices Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Best bank i ever had

5
Very good service, no additional payment for any service, working in every country without problem and best costumer service. The best Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Simple but Secure

5
Straight forward and time saving banking with security that’s reassuring to me - as a full time carer it makes my finances easier to manage :) Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Intuitive and easy to use

4
Easy to set-up the account. The app is a very straight forward to use. Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Hassle free, secure and straightforward banking

5
Moved my account to Starling over a year ago and have been impressed with intuitive app, great service and regular improvements. Highly recommended Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Easy and clear instructions to set up your account

5
As soon as your account is active you have your account and card details before you physically receive your card Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Modern Banking

4
Starling provide a progressive, modern service that keeps you informed about transactions and is backed by good customer service. Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Neat and Nifty

5
As a mature client of 70+ I find this account so easy to use. Still using cheques but being able to photo them through for clearance is neat. Also like the Spaces section where you can save for something specific, very nifty. Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

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