A new kind of bank account

Starling is the bank that lives on your phone; a 100% mobile current account built to give you more control over your money.

Here’s what to expect from the Best British Bank 2018:

• Get set up in minutes. No paperwork, monthly fees or branch visits; apply for your free Starling account in just minutes.
• Understand how your money moves. Smart spending insights help you budget better by breaking down exactly where your money goes each month.
• Get a spotlight on your spending. See what you’ve spent instantly with real-time payment notifications (no more Monday morning surprises!).
• Borrow money in a better way. We’ve designed a personal loan that’s straightforward to use, competitively priced and tailored to you.
• Easy payback. Pay people or get paid back with a tap using Settle Up or Pay Nearby if they’re close by – no card readers or sort codes required!
• Lock your card. Card gone missing? Lock it in-app temporarily while you look for it – or cancel it with a tap if you think it’s gone for good.
• Send money abroad. Fast and secure money transfers to bank accounts in 38 countries worldwide.