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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

Exceeded all expectations, why do the other bank make things so hard!

5
I really can’t believe how easy the change has been to Starling, I’m in control, feel safe and informed, great features, app is intuitive. ‘spaces’ are brilliant for a multitude of banking/saving purposes. I’m pleased I made the move. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Even for someone of 75 it's easy to use

5
I like being able to photograph cheques sent to me, being able to make payments to people from my phone when I am out and about, almost free banking when in Europe Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Easy and uncomplicated, fast and smooth.

5
The convenience and the ease of use with now charges make it extremely desirable. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

24 hours customer service

5
The around the clock customer service is a great feature of this since you can get assistance no matter what time or where you are in the world. Also the conveniency of saving spaces helps with budgets a lot. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Professional, easy to use banking online.

5
Easy to use online banking. Fast and save transactions Locally and international Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Best bank

5
Easy accessible banking AND you can easily talk to a real person on the phone 24 hrs a day. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Ethical banking

5
The more I heard and researched my old banks, the more disgusted I was with how they invested their money - it feels so good to be part of a bank that is not only easy to use (the app is fantastic, for all my personal and business needs) but also makes me feel like I am contributing to a better future. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Best Internet bank

5
1000% happy with my starling bank account, I have been a member with them for many years now and they never fail to impress me, customer services are fast friendly and helpful and always manage to solve any questions I have to ask them, love using my starling card, it is my go to bank and I shan't change from them ever, Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Banking for the 21st century.

5
Everything just works, fantastic app interface and top support on the rare occasions it's required. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Amazing

5
The bank is so simple & efficient to use. Don't need a branch. Service is impeccable Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

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