Starling Bank - The mobile only bank account 💸

Saved me so much money and hassle when travelling abroad. Last trip saved me over £100 in bad exchange rates and charges

Been using this as my main bank since the new year. Great features, goals and instant transactions feed to name a few. Been telling everyone i know about this bank!

I love that I can do EVERYTHING in app, unlike any other bank I've used in the past. I love features such as instant notifications and knowing to the second exactly how much money I have in my account.

Pros:

I can achieve everything in app; unlike other banks.

Instant notifications.

24/7 cust. service; in-app and phone.

Speed adding new features.

Cons:

Paying in cash via NatWest is clunky (am told Post Office support will be added soon.)

On the rarity I get a cheque it has to be posted in.

Great new challenger bank. Manage your account directly from your mobile. Great, superfast account opening procedures.

Pros:

account opening process

Cons:

none

Great new challenger bank. great mobile phone features for managing the money in my account.

A great way to do banking.

Pros:

All done on your phone.

Cons:

None at the moment.

Switched 7 months ago and never looked back – no issues whatsoever. Best banking app I've used, speedy with great UI/UX. Spending breakdown is very helpful, and specific security toggles to disable specifically any of ATM withdrawals, online payments, contactless or card transactions are reassuring to have. Transactions show instantly, and bank transfers, even international, seem to show up very quickly too.

Pros:

Great UI/UX, speedy app, spending breakdown, instant transactions, Apple Pay

Cons:

Yet to find any! Wish app home showed weekly or monthly breakdown

Big fan of the challenger/ mobile banking services. Most of them offer a superior UX and value-add. Been following this space since past few years and here are some of the alternatives if you're interested. Europe- Monzo, Monese, N26, Tide, TransferWise, Revolut. US- Simple, Chime, TransferWise.

I've been with Starling as my main account since May 2017 and I've never looked back! Fully jumping onto a modern bank account compared to one from a “traditional” company has been a breeze! Transactions go through immediately, notifications are amazing, spending breakdowns, ...you name it!

Pros:

Great UI, Comprehensive Overview over Spending, Frequent new features

Cons:

Looking at Monzo, Starling is not the “first”, but definitely it's been first to become a bank

great bank, great ideas, great UI, great people - refreshing change

Pros:

awesome - mobile only

Cons:

have to put my password in too many times