# Kroo Bank - Mobile Banking — Where your money works for you

> Digital bank account with spending insights, fee-free overseas transactions, and interest on balances. (iPhone/iPad app by Kroo Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kroo-bank-mobile-banking/id1224580897 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kroo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224580896)
- Category: Finance, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 105 App Store ratings · 180 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 118 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kroo-bank-mobile-banking/id1224580897/reviews.md

## What is Kroo Bank?

WHERE YOUR MONEY WORKS IN YOUR FAVOUR

Your money should do more than sit in your account.
Kroo Bank helps it work harder with variable interest on your current account balance, while giving you simple tools to spend, save and stay in control.
No monthly fees. No minimum balance. Just banking designed to help your money go further.


INTEREST FOR YOU

With a Kroo Bank current account, you'll earn variable interest on balances up to £500,000, paid monthly.
You don't need to move your money into separate savings accounts because we pay interest on your current account balance
When you're ready to save even more, you can open a Flexible Cash ISA in the same app.
AER (Annual Equivalent Rate) shows what you'd earn over a year if interest was paid on top of interest. Gross is the contractual rate of interest.


INTUITIVE BANKING

Everything you need to stay on top of your money.
• Real-time spending insights
• Automatic transaction categories
• Instant notifications
• Track, split and settle shared expenses
• Freeze and unfreeze your card in seconds

Simple banking that helps you feel more in control.


ZERO FEES ABROAD

Spend with your Kroo debit card anywhere Visa is accepted without foreign spending fees.
Keep more of your money where it belongs - with you.
We won't charge you for overseas ATM withdrawals either, although some ATM providers may charge their own fee.


NO MONTHLY ACCOUNT FEES

Open and manage your current account with no monthly account fee.

Manage your everyday banking, earn interest on your balance and access products including:
• Current Account
• Flexible Cash ISA
• Personal Loans (subject to eligibility)
Simple products. Clearly explained.


BANK WITH CONFIDENCE

Eligible deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £120,000 per customer.

Protect your account with:
• Face ID and Touch ID
• Multi-factor authentication
• Instant card controls
• UK-based customer support


KROO & APPLE PAY

Add your Kroo card to Apple Pay for an easy, secure and private way to pay.


OUR PURPOSE

Who you bank with matters.
We're building a bank that helps people grow their money with confidence through simple products, fair value and banking that's designed to work in your favour.

Our customer privacy policy can be viewed here: https://www.kroo.com/customer-privacy-notice
Kroo Bank Ltd is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (FRN 953772).
Current account applications and account management are available through the app only.

* The current AER / gross variable rate is shown in our app and on our website

## Key features

- Real-time spending insights and categorization
- No monthly fees for current account
- Zero fees for spending abroad
- Earn interest on current account balance
- FSCS deposit protection
- Freeze/unfreeze card
- Apple Pay integration

## What do users think of Kroo Bank?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick transfers
- 💰 Good interest rates
- 🌳 Environmentally conscious
- 🤝 Great customer service

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Account restrictions and closures
- ⏱️ Slow transaction processing
- 💳 Issues with card activation and usage
- 🤖 Poor chatbot support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Face ID/biometrics not working
- Inability to close account within app
- Inconsistent app performance

**Most requested features**

- Pots or savings features
- Customizable categories for spending
- Roundup savings
- Referral program
- Paid premium features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 180)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kroo-bank-mobile-banking/id1224580897/reviews.md

### 1/5 — TERRIBLE SERVICE!

*2026-08-18*

I’d recommend staying away from them. I received 1p from a payment payment platform similar to PayPal, so they can confirm for security reasons this is my account. When that 1p came through Kroo blocked my account instead asking who this person is, when they can see themselves it was an establish company. They asked for tons of proofs & screenshots which I happily provided them with & yet no response from them. All over 1p my account has been restricted. Then they go on to start questioning me over random transactions in my account as a delay tactic, which I also happily answered, yet no response.

I pleaded them to let me use my card as an emergency to pay for my petrol as I was out & stranded which they ignored again & I’m still waiting on a response on the app.

To EVERYONE READING THIS, if they reply back with “oh sorry this happened, contact us on the app”, ignore them showing fake care in public to save face. They ignore you on the app once they have your money & don’t care if your everyday life becomes hell. Check all the other reviews they got. Same stories. I will be filing a case with the financial ombudsman soon.

### 1/5 — A terrible bank. I do not recommend

*2026-07-31*

These people blocked my urgent funds — £400 from a normal transfer. I urgently needed this money for a power of attorney, so my husband could take the children on holiday, because I suffer from cancer and, due to my treatment, I cannot have the children staying with me.

They blocked my funds without considering my situation and kept asking me for more and more details that had nothing to do with the reality of the situation. I confirmed that the money came from legal sources, including explaining that I had also received money from Vinted.

An employee named Camilla was not able to reopen my funds. She kept asking for more details without resolving the issue. Later, she transferred me to another person who was supposed to be able to unblock the funds.

After all this, I received a message saying that the account was being used as a business account, even though it is used for personal purchases and everyday expenses.

I do not recommend this bank under any circumstances. I am extremely disappointed with the way I was treated and with the lack of help I received during such an urgent and difficult situation.

### 5/5 — Trusted Bank

*2026-07-28, version 3.93*

A bank with a very good, fast, and secured service. Highly recommend.

### 1/5 — Glitchy slow

*2026-07-22, version 3.93*

Doesn’t use Face ID to log in anymore app is really slow and glitches. Kroo in general is disappointing and I’ve stopped people sending money into it because they keep putting payments on hold.

### 1/5 — TERRIBLE customer services

*2026-07-21, version 3.93*

Admittedly I’ve never had issues with Kroo, then I’ve no idea what’s happened this year but it’s got so bad, I sent a payment to my wife, they stoped it for checks which took two days with no correspondence, then I had payment for an item I sold bring up an in app message that they need more details, senders name DOB etc then wait for a reply ( it’s been 36 hours and customer services have given no update still ) so basically if you want a bank that works like it should and communicates well with its members ……. Don’t choose Kroo

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-07-18, version 3.93*

KROO is great bank I’m fully satisfied, easy to open and manage it. I have no problems with them at all and never had, I definitely recommend them.

### 5/5 — Bank Secured and safe.

*2026-07-17, version 3.93*

Quick and easy to use. And very secure log in.

### 5/5 — Mr

*2026-07-15, version 3.93*

Amazing service

### 2/5 — Holding seeing employed payments

*2026-07-03, version 3.92*

I invoiced a payment yesterday which I really needed a they held it for 24 hours. I had to contact them to find out they were.  

And they’re holding it to “protect my account” which is a serious gas lighting. This is incoming payment not outgoing. I don’t need protecting from receiving money thanks very much. 

Then it went on hold for another day before they released my money. My credit card payment defaulted as a result. 

Slow, mostly automated customer service. 

Like all these small banks. Fine until you need any kind of customer service. Then awful. 

I’ll be closing my account. 

Totally unreliable.

### 1/5 — Makes you send docs for moving bit of money around

*2026-06-29, version 3.92*

Every time I try to make a small transfer, e.g. 20 K from one account to another day forced me to send documents. Absolutely ridiculous no other bank does this. Sort your triggers out.

## Frequently asked questions about Kroo Bank

### What does the Kroo Bank app do?

The app provides a comprehensive mobile banking experience. It allows you to manage your money, track spending with real-time insights and categorization, and offers fee-free transactions both domestically and abroad. You can also manage a current account that earns interest and a flexible Cash ISA.

### Are there any fees associated with using Kroo Bank?

Kroo Bank offers a current account that is free to open with no monthly fees. They also provide zero fees for spending using your debit card at home and abroad where Visa is accepted. While they do not charge for overseas ATM use, individual ATM providers may impose their own fees.

### How secure is the Kroo Bank app?

The app prioritizes security with features like Face ID and Touch ID for login, multi-factor authentication, and the ability to freeze and unfreeze your card instantly. Your deposits are also protected by FSCS deposit protection up to £120,000 per customer.

### What are the benefits of the Kroo current account?

The Kroo current account is free to open and has no monthly fees. It offers real-time spending insights, fee-free spending abroad, and you can earn interest at 1.10% below the Bank of England base rate on balances up to £500,000, paid monthly. An overdraft facility is also available, subject to status and invitation.

### Is Kroo Bank available in the UK?

Yes, Kroo Bank is a fully licensed UK bank, authorized by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the PRA. Current account applications and management are conducted exclusively through the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.95 — 2026-08-24

We’ve made some updates to make your Kroo experience even smoother.

### 3.94 — 2026-08-03

We’ve made some updates to make your Kroo experience even smoother.

### 3.93 — 2026-07-07

We’ve made some updates to make your Kroo experience even smoother.

### 3.92 — 2026-06-25

We’ve made some updates to make your Kroo experience even smoother.

### 3.91 — 2026-05-18

We’ve made some updates to make your Kroo experience even smoother.

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