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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

Superb service

5
The app is quick and easy to download. The different pages are easy to navigate and advice is clear and easy to follow. Customer service is superb, I called in the early hours and was assisted by a polite and extremely helpful member of the team who solved my problem quickly and without making me feel uncomfortable about my error. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Absolutely brilliant

5
Easy to use, great technology, customer service superb & all on line. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Great

5
Have not issues. Opened an a account easily with no issues. Use it as a savings account very good for tracking the funds Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Brilliant

5
Great bank easy to transfer money to family and friends. Excellent customer services. They go above and beyond to help Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Easy, efficient and secure

5
Having experienced several banks I definitely rate Starling highest. To manage my money is very easy. The App is very efficient and secure. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Excellent service

5
I would recommend this bank to everyone. The service is excellent, keeping you up to date on outgoings and incoming payments. So easy to use abroad. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

straightforward bank with no nasty surprises

5
It’s a brilliant bank to have an everyday spending acc with as every time you use card it sends notification on your phone screen. Best thing is the ability to run foreign currency accounts concurrently and just pay with same card anywhere in the world. A little bit higher interest would be much appreciated but that’s gold dust at the moment! Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Breath of fresh air

5
Straightforward to set up the account & especially great on overseas transactions Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Greatest bank ever

5
All good and fast all the time , good customer service and fast transactions Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Among the best travel banks !

4
Easy to open, easy to transfer, easy & secure to use anywhere in the world, great all round banking ! Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

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