Starling Bank Review, Offers, Rates & Alternatives
Starling Bank is a UK digital bank offering personal and business current accounts with competitive interest paid on balances. It consistently wins UK banking awards for customer satisfaction and is particularly strong for business banking.
Live offers
- Starling Personal Current Account
- Starling Bank Loan
- Starling Business Account UK
- Starling Travel Card UK
- Starling Bank Savings Space
| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Products | Personal and business current accounts, savings |
| Best for | Users who want interest on their current account balance alongside great app features |
| Alternatives | Monzo, Chase UK, Nationwide |
Best for
- UK users who want interest on their current account balance and an excellent banking app
- Small businesses seeking a digital business bank
Not ideal for
- Branch banking users — Starling is entirely app-based
Starling Bank vs alternatives
Starling Bank vs Monzo
More feature-rich spending and budget app. Starling vs Monzo: Monzo has more app features. Starling pays interest on current account balances.
Starling Bank vs Chase UK
1% cashback on debit spending. Chase pays cashback. Starling pays interest and has a longer UK track record.
Starling Bank in United Kingdom — FAQ
Does Starling Bank pay interest on current accounts?
Yes. Starling pays interest on current account balances — a key differentiator from most UK high-street banks. Compare with Chase and Monzo on Giraffy.