Switch your current account to Starling by 11 October and get a free SURI Pro 2.0 toothbrush. New customers only. T&Cs apply.
Switch your bank account to Starling.
It’s free, easy, and secure with the Current Account Switch Service. You’re fully covered by the Switch Guarantee, and everything is sorted in seven working days.
How to switch
Switching is simple.
Here’s how it works.
Manage your money in one place and use our app features to build good habits. We’ll take care of moving everything over to your new current account, and closing your old one.
Your money.
We’ll transfer any remaining balance straight to your Starling account.
Regular bills.
We’ll transfer over your Direct Debits and standing orders.
Existing payees.
Anyone you’ve saved or paid before will be ready to go in your Starling app.
Incoming payments.
If anyone sends money to your old account, it will automatically redirect to your new account – for three years.
You’re protected.
The Current Account Switch Guarantee ensures your switch is free, simple, and secure. In the unlikely event something goes wrong with your switch, we’ll refund any interest (paid or lost) or charges incurred on your old or new account.
Switch to StarlingHow to switch.
Good with money starts with four quick steps.
You’ll need to live in the UK to switch, and be aged 18 or over if you’re a new Starling customer.
Do you bank with Starling already?
1. Open a Starling account.
Apply for a personal or joint account – online or in-app. Once approved, you’re ready to switch.
2. Start the switch in-app.
Go to the account menu, tap ‘Switch to Starling’, and enter your old bank details.
3. Pick a switch date.
We’ll coordinate with your old bank to move your balance, salary, and active payments.
4. Relax, we’ll handle the rest.
Your old account will close on your switch date. Any payments sent to that account will redirect to Starling.
Starling personal account.
One app.
Everything you need.
All your money in one place, with 24/7 support.
Industry-leading security.
Including face and fingerprint recognition, and groundbreaking new tools powered by AI.
Budget for anything, with Spaces.
Portion money into budgets like ‘Shopping’, and goals like ‘Summer Holiday’, to see how things are shaping up. They’re customisable.Spend abroad like the locals do.
Spend and withdraw abroad with no fees from us, and keep track with spending notifications in both GBP and local currency.
Full switch ahead.
We only offer a full switch service, which closes your old account. We don’t support partial switches.
Card-linked payments.
Recurring payments set up on your old card, like subscriptions, won’t switch automatically. You’ll need to update these with your new Starling card details.
Switching together?
If you’re switching a joint account, both of you will need to confirm the switch in the app.
“Switch was quick and painless, app is great and easy to navigate.”
Ginger M.
Staring customer 14/07/2026
Ready to switch?
Join the millions of people getting good with money.