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Rated Excellent 4.93/5

Starling Bank reviews

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  • Award winning organisation
    Award winning organisation
  • Fully digital service with no in-person branches
    Fully digital service with no in-person branches
  • Offers digital wallet and contactless payment support
    Offers digital wallet and contactless payment support
  • On-line application and approval process
    On-line application and approval process

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 37,970 product reviews

Average score of 4.93/5
5 star
96%
4 star
3%
3 star
0%
2 star
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1 star
1%
Reviews for Starling Bank have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Starling

Starling bank was a great first bank choice for me, very helpful customer service team who are available round the clock with minimal wait times.

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Current Account
Louis 10th February 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

Poor customer service

Closed my account for no apparent reason

{"display":"B F","full_name":"B F","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
Current Account
B F 13th January 2025

About Starling Bank

Starling Bank built Britain’s first digital bank and launched their app in 2017.

Today Starling Bank have over four million accounts, thousands of employees and four offices in London, Cardiff, Southampton and Manchester. Starling Bank operate solely online with no branches.

Starling Bank provide current accounts, business banking, overdrafts, loans and money transfers.

Starling Bank at a glance

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Phone
020 7930 4450
Email
[email protected]
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Reviews for Starling Bank

Showing 11 of 37970 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Starling

Current Account 10th February 2025

Starling bank was a great first bank choice for me, very helpful customer service team who are available round the clock with minimal wait times.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Reply from Starling Bank
Welcome to Starling Louis! Thanks for the lovely feedback, we're glad you've felt supported with any banking needs. Our team are always on hand if you ever need them. Team Starling
11th February 2025
Starling Bank

A fantastic business account.

Business Account 9th February 2025

A fantastic business account. Does what it says on the tin, without any fuss

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Reply from Starling Bank
Happy to hear your business banking is going well with us. Thanks for your great feedback. Team Starling
11th February 2025
Starling Bank
  • 5/5

    As close to perfect as a bank can get

    As close to perfect as a bank can get

  • 5/5

    Starling Bank Review: A Stellar Banking Experience...

    Starling Bank Review: A Stellar Banking Experience I've been a Starling Bank customer for a while now, and I can confidently say it's been a... Starling Bank Review: A Stellar Banking Experience I've been a Starling Bank customer for a while now, and I can confidently say it's been a breath of fresh air in the world of banking. From its sleek app interface to its genuinely helpful customer service, Starling consistently impresses. One of the standout features for me is the app itself. It's incredibly intuitive and easy to navigate. Everything is at your fingertips, from checking your balance and making payments to setting up direct debits and managing your spending. The real-time notifications are a game-changer, giving you instant updates on every transaction. I also love the "Spaces" feature, which allows you to easily separate your money for different goals, like holidays or bills. It's a fantastic way to stay organized and in control of your finances. Beyond the app, Starling's customer service is truly exceptional. I've had a couple of queries over time, and each time I've contacted them, the response has been prompt, friendly, and helpful. They actually seem to care about their customers, which is a rare find these days. Whether I've reached out via the app or on the phone, the experience has always been positive. Starling also offers a range of other useful features, including free instant transfers, no fees for using your card abroad, and integrated budgeting tools. They’re constantly evolving and adding new features, which shows they’re committed to providing the best possible banking experience. In a nutshell, Starling Bank has completely changed my perception of banking. It's convenient, user-friendly, and backed by a fantastic customer service team. If you're looking for a modern, reliable, and genuinely helpful bank, I highly recommend giving Starling a try. You won't be disappointed. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Sid K","full_name":"Sid K","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Current Account
    Sid K 7th February 2025
  • 5/5

    always the best business company.

    always the best business company.

    {"display":"Eray","full_name":"Eray","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Business Account
    Eray 6th February 2025
  • 5/5

    user friendly and great for travel

    Very user friendly and great for travelers using different currencies

    {"display":"George S","full_name":"George S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Business Account
    George S 5th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Excellent bank charges and services

    Excellent bank charges and services

    {"display":"Kaajial D","full_name":"Kaajial D","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Current Account
    Kaajial D 3rd February 2025
  • 5/5

    Best UK bank by far

    After switching from my brick and mortar bank to Starling a couple years ago I don't even know how I was surviving before. Far better... After switching from my brick and mortar bank to Starling a couple years ago I don't even know how I was surviving before. Far better than any of the brick and mortar banks, and personally I prefer it to the Monzo app. You can do everything in minutes from the app, and customer service is almost immediate, I've never had a problem that wasn't solved that day. Fully recommend switching, and with CASS you just can't lose. Read more Read less

    {"display":"George S","full_name":"George S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Current Account
    George S 19th January 2025
  • 1/5

    Poor customer service

    Closed my account for no apparent reason

    {"display":"B F","full_name":"B F","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Current Account
    B F 13th January 2025
  • 2/5

    Once great now terrible

    I was really pleased with starting bank but since they will remove interest payments from their current account next year it's now no different from... I was really pleased with starting bank but since they will remove interest payments from their current account next year it's now no different from any other bank account. The spaces were super helpful but now you won't earn interest they might be helpful for in month spending but not saving. You can have a single easy saver but you'd need to lump savings together. As I understand it, the kite account also won't earn interest so again less attractive for a kids account as one of the key lessons or to encourage them to save and earn interest. The app is fine - some bits I don't get on with eg not having a running balance summary (it's just the transactions and a current balance) but it was liveable. With the changes it's made a great bank account option now defunct. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Jenny","full_name":"Jenny","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Current Account
    Jenny 22nd December 2024
  • 5/5

    Decent App however very little features

    Decent App however very little features especially now that the interest payments in the current account are going thinking about switching to another for my main bank

    {"display":"Chris","full_name":"Chris","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Current Account
    Chris 2nd December 2024

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