Opening a new Starling Bank account (after having switched out)

explorerm · 7 October 2022 at 9:15PM

Hello,

I switched out from Starling 12 months ago (as it was the only account I had spare for a switching bonus - didn't realise I would be unable to open a new account for 12 months).

Has anyone opened a new account with Starling after the 12 months had passed? According to the Starling website they suggest contacting them before applying for a new account?

How did you apply? Just in the app or did you contact Starling first?
Interested in hearing about your experiences.

Thank you for your replies

wiseonesomeofthetime · 7 October 2022 at 9:27PM

I would hazard a guess that the phone call is required first, if you intend to use same phone number and/or email address as used on your original account, if Monzo processes are anything to go by.

Not saying Starling are the same as I have no personal knowledge, having kept both my Monzo and Starling accounts since 2017.

mab3000 · 8 October 2022 at 8:59AM

I didn’t have an issue when I rejoined Starling, just applied again though the app. Although it was well over 12 months after I switched it out when I re applied.