The UK mobile only bank account

Download the app and apply for a Starling current account in minutes.

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This is online banking – but not as you know it

Take control of your money management with our mobile only current account. Apply in only 3 minutes and see how straightforward banking with us is.

No more delays

If you’ve spent it, you’ll see it in your account straight away. Plus you’ll also get a real-time notification so you can see exactly what’s coming out of your account, and when - no surprises.

Built for you

You’ll get everything you’d expect from a current account, but with added features built to fit a mobile lifestyle - insights on spending habits, granular and flexible card security, zero fees abroad and 24/7 customer support. That’s only the start…

Latest features

We’re always adding new features and tools to help you manage your money better. Browse a few below, or take a look at them all here.

NEW Joint accounts

Simplify shared spending, manage monthly bills or save for something great. As long as you’re both with Starling, you can set yours up from your sofa in less than five minutes. Take a look.

Settle Up

We’re making IOUs between family and friends simple, streamlined and speedy with Settle Up. No double checking details or awkward texts; just a few taps, a single link and you’re settled up.

Marketplace

Browse from an ever-growing range of great financial products - then connect them to your Starling account so you can view and manage all your services in one place. Find out more

Goals

Saving for the things you really want is easier with Goals. Set your Goal and a financial target, then start building up your digital change jar (safe in the knowledge that it’s entirely separate from the rest of day-to-day spending). You can even add your own motivational image to keep your eye on the prize.

Apple Pay

Apple Pay has arrived. In a UK banking first, you’ll be able to load your card to your Apple Wallet within the Starling Bank app — if you’re an existing iOS customer, it’s as simple as activating it from the Card Management screen. And for new customers: once you’ve set up your account, you can enjoy secure and private payments from your mobile before your shiny new debit card even arrives through the letterbox. Find out more.

Spending Insights

Spending Insights gives you both an overview and clear breakdown of your spending habits. Choose whether you want to view it by category or merchant; either way it'll help you to make better financial decisions and identify where there might be room for improvement.

Real-time notifications

It’s easy to keep track of where your money is going with real-time notifications sent straight to your mobile.

Apple Pay and Touch ID are trademarks of Apple Inc.

With a Starling current account you’ll get all the basic features you’d expect from your bank too:

Sort code and account number
Be sure that we won’t charge you any account fees — and that you’ll receive interest at 0.5% AER on balances up to £2,000 and 0.25% on balances above £2,000, up to £85,000

Use your globally accepted Contactless Mastercard debit card all over the world (with zero charges!)
Pay people instantly with Faster Payments, and set up direct debits and standing orders

A simple, transparent overdraft

Our interactive calculator lets you see how a Starling overdraft compares to others on the market.

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100% mobile only bank

Everything you need to open a Starling Bank account is on your mobile, so after a few quick checks, you can get going within minutes of downloading the app.

See how easy it is

Safe, secure, protected

We’re a member of the FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme) so up to £85,000 is protected if your deposit is eligible.

Security is our top priority, we make accessing your money and personal information easy for you, and only you.

Find out more about our security

Don’t just take our word for it

Here’s what people have been saying about Starling recently.

Aidey

I think the greatest compliment I can give is the fact that I TRUST you enough, within a week of use, to be my main bank account with all the outgoings and incomings associated with that. So keep focused and continue innovating and delivering a great customer experience.

CraigMcPheat

This is a brilliant feature by @StarlingBank. Half the terror of temp losing card is knowing there's no going back after reporting it.

jimbobery

Works perfectly on my Pixel. The app is slick and allows me to see all my spending easily.

jonmulholland

An absolutely first class account switching experience. 👍 great work again, everyone at @StarlingBank

SpencerAyres

Very impressed with onboarding journey from @StarlingBank - literally sorted my bank account whilst walking to the tube - ID and all! 🙌🏼

M1GHTYTUGA

Welcome to the future of banking, great app simple to use have everything you need from a bank account. Pay now and less than a second later your transaction is there not days later. Can only get better.

greengrass

Very impressed! I have used the account for several weeks now and very impressed so far. The app is well designed and security conscious, customer service seems to be by far superior to most of the new Fintech start ups. I can see Starling replacing my current account shortly.

Proud to be voted Best British Bank and Best Current Account Provider.

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