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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

Other banks could learn from them

5
Used to bank with a high street bank. Found it difficult to actually talk to someone. Never have that problem with starling. Cannot recommend them enough. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

No fees !

5
I’m fed up of being ripped of by banks whilst abroad until I joined Starling bank. So easy transactions no charges regardless of country and I can even get a free euro account highly recommended keep it up guys n girls ! Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Great bank for when you are travelling abroad.

5
I joined Starling bank as I have bought a house in Spain. They have been great and I have no qualms in recommending them to all my friends. The app is very user friendly, I love it. A great bank all round Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Simple, back to basics banking

5
Easy to sign up and no hidden charges. A great way to get a bank account quickly. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Super

5
Great online banking easy to deal with Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Great experience

5
user friendly and great customer experience Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Honest, fair, efficient

5
Everything is simple, streamlined, efficient and fast responses to problems, with clarity about the way the company runs. No dirty hidden charges here and there like the scrupulous high street banks and their greedy ways. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Brilliant account both at home and abroad

5
My boys turned me on to this account and I just can't fault it. Easy to use and switching between Stirling and Euros is a doddle. Thoroughly recommend Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Great bank

5
Easy to use online banking service. Everything contained in one great app. Highly recommended. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Simply the best.........

5
Starling bank, so easy even my gran can use it!!! Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

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