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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

Starling, sterling service

5
Money concerns fly like a bird when you're with Starling... instant access, instant understanding, plain English, plain common sense all round Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Great, Secure And Accessible.

5
Easy to use banking app. Everything is very logically laid out. Everything about.y banking experience with Starling has been hassle free. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Easy setup and free service

5
I had several business bank accounts with the other famous ones, but starling bank is really worked for me for free , fast and hassle free. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Excellent easy online banking

5
Simple to set up and easy to operate. So much better than any of the high street banks and they plant a tree if you make a referral. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Frictionless and secure banking

5
Starling has provided an effortless and secure alternative to brick-and-mortar banking. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Brilliant

5
Brilliant even for an oldie like me Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Excellent bank

5
I had to find a new bank as my bank was closing all current accounts. I searched online for a bank, and Starling came up, I read the reviews and was suitably impressed. It was so easy to get an account online, the service is great, I recommend Starling to family and friends who are considering changing banks,or looking for a reliable safe account. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Easy , practical

5
Easy to use, reliable, quick response on queries Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Cracking services

5
Easy to use & understand, especially for me. I hate technology. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Seamless

5
All online with no hassle! So easy… Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

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