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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

Everything just works...

5
There is an excellent app, and everything just works. The bank is environmentally and politically aware and makes every effort to be inclusive and to operate under sound moral principles in the investment choices it makes. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Best bank ever!

5
Just what I needed! A bank account that let's me know instantly by text when I spend! Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Simple, efficient, effective

5
I’m a happy customer. Starling bank just works: simple and straightforward online banking, no gimmicks, and no attempts to sell me third rate investment or credit products, unlike other firms I’ve banked with. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Easy and smart

5
Starling current account is smart, easy to use and intuitive Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Much better than the big banks

5
The app experience is excellent for engaging with your finances and staying on top of things, and it feels much better to know that my money isn't being used by the big banks any longer. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Excellent simple banking

5
Best non highstreet bank available. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Excellent banking experience

5
Joined Starling last year having been with First Direct for 27 years, but their customer service had become dire. So glad I chose Starling and wish I had sooner. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Only been using Starling for a little while. They are are very very good they are are accurate fast and very easy to use I would happily recommend them to anyone

5
My experience is only good. Would happily re comend to anyone. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Good bank

5
Not been with this bank for long but they made my switch so easy thankyou Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Brilliant

5
Brilliant bank that others should learn from, they make banking so easy Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

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