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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)

Great No hassle Bank

5
Highly recommend to everyone to open a Starling account as they look after you better than any High Street Bank wouldn't use another bank now Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Perfect Banking!!

5
Everything is extremely easy with Starling. Extremely user friendly banking app and an overall friendly service and experience all round. In my view, this is the best banking experience I have ever had. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Great app-based bank

5
So much better service than high street banks - even their Murmur newsletter is interesting and useful. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Great bank

5
I love the app which works brilliantly. Simple and straightforward even for someone in late 50s that is never sure of internet banking. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

It just works.

5
The App, the bank, it all just works. Sometimes it's all you need. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Easy to apply for account and set up, app easy to use with many opportunities to save

5
Love the extras on the app. Clear, simple to use and encouragement to save. Security settings excellent. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Makes life easy.

5
Simple to use, easy to access and so much better than my old High St bank. Managing our joint family finances is now a breeze. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

My Spanish Account

5
Very easy to set up and use. I particularly like the Euro account facilities. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Innovative

5
I find at 65 I can finally manage my money, simply and with ease. No time lapse, kept informed, and some really useful feature like bill paying. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Banking made easier!

5
The process of opening an account with Starling bank is easy and straightforward, customer service is superb and most of all, Starling bank is stylish with the design of their card; even the envelope. They are also security conscious by not writing the account sort code on the card, but rather in the personal account through the app. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

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