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Future-fit banking

Everything your bank should do — and a lot more.

Banking, reinvented

We started Starling because we believed banking could be better. Smarter, faster, fairer, and actually enjoyable to use.

Every feature we build answers one question: 'How can we make our customers' financial lives easier?' The result is the award-winning app and service you see today.

Here's what you get as a Starling customer.

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Features that matter

Mobile-first banking

Everything from your phone. Award-winning app on iOS and Android, voted Best British Bank four years in a row. No branches, no queues, no forms.

Industry-leading security

Face ID, fingerprint authentication, AI-powered fraud detection, and Scam Intelligence that flags suspicious transactions before they happen. Your money, protected 24/7.

Instant notifications

Real-time push notifications for every transaction. Know instantly if your card is used — so you can spot fraud the moment it happens.

Fee-free abroad

No foreign transaction fees, anywhere, ever. Spend in 210+ countries with Mastercard's real exchange rate.

Savings Spaces

Organise your money into unlimited goal-based pots. Earn interest automatically on savings Spaces.

AI Spending Intelligence

Ask questions about your spending in plain English. Automatic categorisation. Monthly insights. Budget alerts.

Bill Manager

Keep bills separate from spending. Never miss a payment. Low-balance warnings in advance.

Virtual cards

Disposable card numbers for safer online shopping. Unlimited virtual cards, free.

Current Account Switch

Moving from another bank? We'll switch everything in 7 working days, guaranteed.

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Open your Starling account in minutes.

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