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Download the Starling Bank app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and follow the steps in-app to apply for an account in minutes.
Alternatively, enter your mobile number in the box below and we’ll send you a text with a link to download the app.

Our Privacy Notice sets out how the personal data collected from you will be processed by us.

Our banking and fintech awards

Our Privacy Notice sets out how the personal data collected from you will be processed by us.

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Britain’s Best Bank and a whole lot more

We’ve won a lot of banking and fintech awards over the years. We were beginning to lose count, so we’ve listed all of the awards below so you can follow the journey.

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Best British Bank Winner 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

In the Oscars of the banking world, we came out on top - year, after year, after year.

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

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Already got a Starling account?

Business, joint, personal: there are lots of ways to enjoy Starling. Apply in-app to add another account type to your line-up.

Business, joint, personal: there are lots of ways to enjoy Starling. Apply in-app to add another account type to your line-up.

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New customer?

Enter your number in the box below and we’ll send you a text with a link to download the app. Follow the steps in-app to apply for an account.

Click the ‘Get the app’ button in the bottom right of your screen and you’ll be taken to your app store to download the Starling Bank app. Once installed, you can apply for an account in around five minutes.

Our Privacy Notice sets out how the personal data collected from you will be processed by us.

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