Starling - Mobile Banking

Starling - Mobile Banking

Good with money.

2.7K ratings
1201 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 10, 2017
  • July 13, 2026

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Manage personal, business, and joint finances with a seamless mobile banking experience. Enjoy fee-free international transactions, advanced budgeting tools, and secure, human support. It offers features for individuals, families, and businesses, making banking simple and satisfying.

Fee-free overseas spending and ATM withdrawals
Virtual 'Spaces' for saving and budgeting
Real-time payment notifications and spending insights
Automated bill management
Seamless international money transfers
Digital cheque deposits
24/7 in-app human support
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What's New in Starling

4.58.0

July 13, 2026

Planning a holiday? With automatic transfers, you can move money from your main balance into a Space so it’s ready in time for your trip. You can stop transfers on a specific date or after a set number of payments. To set up or edit automatic transfers, tap ‘Manage Space’ and then ‘Automatic transfer’.

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User reviews

Definitely recommend

Easy app, easy all round.

Im Naming them The best online bank around!

Should be named the best online bank around ! The customer service knowledge help and reply time are very fast they are kind helpful and polite not like the service from two certain uk banks , will always stick with starling 👍

Good clean banking

Starling don’t support fossil fuels, which is a good thing.

Clean, straightforward interface and functionality.

Only 3 stars because u can’t create custom payment categories, you have to accept the ones provided, which I find are too limited e.g. there is not one for media or utilities.

Joint account savings option now provided as a “new” option, but when I requested, it was declined with no reason given??
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Mr Nick Christian

Very happy with the service , thanks.

Outstanding

Never any issue, easy to use with great customer service

User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Login issues after phone updates

Bug

Inability to record video for verification

Bug

App crashes on certain devices

Bug

Delayed or failed money transfers

Bug

Requested Features

7 requests

Joint account cards with different designs

Feature

Ability to set up automatic transfers to savings

Feature

More customization options for Spaces

Feature

Integration with password managers

Feature

Showing pending payments in balance

Feature

Daily balance history view

Feature

Ability to split transactions into categories

Feature

FAQ

What does this banking app do?

This app provides a comprehensive mobile banking experience for personal, business, and joint accounts. It allows users to manage their money seamlessly, offering features like fee-free overseas transactions, advanced budgeting tools, and secure payment functionalities. It aims to simplify and enhance everyday banking.

What are the key features of this banking app?

Key features include no overseas fees for card usage or ATM withdrawals, virtual 'Spaces' for saving and budgeting, real-time payment notifications, spending insights to track expenses, and a Bills Manager to set aside money for bills. It also facilitates easy international transfers and digital cheque deposits.

Is this banking app free to use?

Yes, applying for a bank account is free. The app itself is free to download and use for managing your personal, business, or joint accounts. There are no monthly fees for business accounts, and no hidden fees or exchange rate markups on international transfers.

What kind of accounts can I open with this app?

You can open personal accounts, business accounts, and joint accounts. Additionally, there is a free debit card and app called Kite designed for children aged 6-15, which integrates with adult Starling accounts for better visibility and control.

How is my money protected with this app?

Your money is covered up to £120,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. The app also offers robust security features, including the ability to lock your card in-app and control payment settings like contactless, online, gambling, and swipe payments. You also have access to 24/7 in-app support from real humans.