Frodo gets all the credit. But who carried him up that mountain, hey? Sam, that’s who. This week’s app update is our very own Sam. Lots of heavy-lifting and essential improvements behind the scenes. None of the glory. But we love you, Sam.
Forget everything you know about banking.
Our award-winning personal, business and joint accounts make managing your money as seamless, simple and satisfying as it should be in 2022. It’s why we’ve been voted Britain’s Best Current Account Provider five years in a row by the people that matter - you, the British public.
Open a bank account online in minutes - for free - from your phone, and join the millions who have already discovered the better way to bank.
What’s in it for you?
No overseas fees
• We won’t charge you a penny for using your card abroad, or for withdrawing cash at an ATM.
• We’ll give you the Mastercard exchange rate, and won’t add anything on top.
• Get notifications in the local currency, and in GBP.
Better budgeting
• Get instant payment notifications and track your balance in real-time
• Learn where your money goes, and how to make savings, with Spending Insights
• Use Bills Manager to set aside money for your bills. It means your main balance will only show you what’s actually available for day-to-day spending.
• Connect to other money management tools through Starling Marketplace, such as PensionBee and Wealthify.
Save effortlessly
• Saving Spaces are like virtual piggy banks.
• They sit within your bank account, but the money’s kept separate from your main balance – so you’ll never accidentally dip into your savings.
• Personalise Spaces with pictures, set a target, and track your progress.
• Save on autopilot – round up payments to the nearest pound and put away the spare change, or set up regular payments into your Spaces.
Pay and get paid seamlessly
• Owed money? Send a simple link to get paid back.
• Enjoy easy international transfers to 37 countries from your app – no hidden fees or exchange rate markups
• Pay people instantly in-app – no fiddly card reader needed
• Deposit cheques digitally from your phone and pay in cash at the Post Office.
Keep your money safe
• Your money’s covered up to £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
• With 24/7 in-app support from real humans in the UK, we’re always here to help
• Lock your card in-app and turn settings on and off, such as contactless, online, gambling and swipe payments
Business banking
No monthly fees. Get mobile and web banking access, 24/7 support and simplified accounting. Deposit cash at the Post Office from as little as £3, and deposit cheques in-app by taking a photo. Automate your expenses, ring-fence money for bills, keep track of invoices with instant payment notifications and spot where your business is spending with smart analytics.
Starling Kite for kids
Voted Britain’s Best Children’s Financial Provider 2022. Kite is our debit card and app for kids. It’s like a child bank account, but built seamlessly into your Starling account (personal or joint) for better visibility and control. Kids have their own version of the app, too.
The joint bank account
Manage collective household expenses or save up for something big together; our joint account simplifies shared spending. Get instant payment notifications, track your spending with Insights, save up together and make important payments from one account. Open an account in seconds.
Starling Bank is registered in England and Wales as Starling Bank Limited (No. 09092149), 5th Floor, London Fruit and Wool Exchange, 1 Duval Square, London, E1 6PW.
We’re authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 730166.
