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Barclaycard Reviews 

5,344
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Review summary

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Considering 1,482 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. People frequently mention that applying for a new credit card is exceptionally quick, smooth, and entirely straightforward from start to finish. Consumers often appreciate the exceptionally helpful and professional support provided by the friendly staff when managing their accounts. However, some customers also noted frustrating issues with the mobile application and unwanted website changes. Reviewers additionally experienced unexpected delays and significant difficulties when trying to reach customer service or resolve urgent payment problems. A few people mentioned that navigating the automated phone systems can be quite annoying and cumbersome.

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Customer service

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User experience

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Payment

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Service

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Application

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fast, easy application. Everything clear and concise. Excellent credit limit. I would have given five stars, however I did encounter a problem setting up the app. However, when I contacted customer se... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great value cashback credit card with consumer protection legislation backup, app works well and notifications prompt and useful. Only downside is slowness on clearing credits to the account, can leav... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had to call regarding some pending transactions that I needed to be stopped/reverted following a woeful interaction with a hire car company today - I never received the product and my repeated r... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very positive experience at Barclays branch in Portsmouth, thanks to Ify, who attended to me. She was extremely helpful, professional and patient throughout my visit. She took the time to und... See more

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Company details

  1. Bank
  2. Insurance Agency

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Barclaycard is a UK credit card provider offering payment solutions designed to support everyday spending and money management. With a long‑standing presence in financial services, Barclaycard aims to provide secure, reliable products alongside digital tools that help customers manage their accounts with confidence. We value customer feedback and use Trustpilot to better understand customer experiences and identify opportunities to improve our services. Reviews help us listen, learn, and continue developing clearer communications and better support.


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3.5

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

5K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use app

Easy to use app, good communication

21 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hey Paula, thank you for sharing your 5-star review here on Trust Pilot, we really appreciate the time you've taken to share this. It's lovely to hear that your happy with our app. Thanks again, enjoy the rest of your day. ⭐ Cie

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The closure of branches and the loss of…

The closure of branches and the loss of face to face communication mean that the only way to connect to customers is through the Telephone or App. The App is appalling! and the Chatbot is not ready for public use!

21 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hey Les, thanks for leaving your review for us on Trustpilot.
I'm sorry if you've been impacted by a branch closure, and if you're finding it difficult to come in and see us.

We’re still in a lot of communities even if the branch has closed. Please could you let me know where you’re based and what you’d usually do when you visit us? I'd really like to support you with some other options 🙏 You can find all of our branches, local community sites, the banking hubs and even if one of our vans will be in your area, by putting your post code into our branch finder here 👇
https://www.barclays.co.uk/branch-finder/

While our Local Sites are cashless there is still a lot that we can do to support you here, you can find more information on the support available at our different sites on this link here 👇
https://www.barclays.co.uk/our-locations-explained/

I hope you already know about some of our channels such as Online Banking 💻, our App 📱 and Telephone Banking 📞 too. Do you use either of them or is there anything I can do to support with these?

You can also use the Post Office to do some of your banking, including paying in or withdrawing cash, you can find out more about that here 👇
https://www.barclays.co.uk/ways-to-bank/post-office-banking/

If you'd like to discuss this further, you can find ways to get in touch with us via the link below. 👇
https://www.barclays.co.uk/help/contact-us/

- Abz

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

No chat online on the pc but only on…

No chat online on the pc but only on the phone app

20 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hi Geoff, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on Trustpilot.
I'm sorry if it feels difficult to get in touch with us, you can find all the ways to do so here via the link below. 👇
https://www.barclaycard.co.uk/personal/contact-us
I hope we hear from you soon and, in the meantime enjoy your day. - Abz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to complete not too laborious

Easy to complete not too laborious

20 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello there, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

I am elderly and often get confused or overwhelmed but found the whole process easy to understand and the information given clear and concise

17 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello Christine, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well based on your circumstances. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy application with instructions to…

Easy application with instructions to follow, good credit limit on start up for my needs

8 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hey Cris, thank you for sharing your 5-star review here on Trust Pilot, we really appreciate the time you've taken to share this. It's lovely to hear that you've chosen us, thank you and we're really glad you found the application easy. Thanks again, enjoy the rest of your day. ⭐ Cie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommend Very good customer service and support

Very good customer service and support. Very easy to apply and use this card basically hassle free which is very refreshing

1 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello Michelle, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well, and managed to open an account with us easily. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff at Barclays Paignton

The staff at Barclays Paignton
were great and helped no end

6 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello Stef, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant customer sevice and wonderful…

Brilliant customer sevice and wonderful easy to use intuitive app. Great credit limit and longer term offrrs than other credit cards. Professional.

20 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello Mark, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and were able to great credit limit with us.

We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Kept simple so that even us oldies…

Kept simple so that even us oldies understand.

20 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello there, thank you for your 4-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great bank

Been with Barclays for years, supportive when needed

28 July 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello Patricia, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello Mason, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service

20 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello Andrew, thank you for your 4-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello there, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello Paul, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been banking with them for 50…

We have been banking with them for 50 years and very reliable

20 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello Bernice, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well.
Thank you for banking with us for 50 years, that's an incredible milestone, we appreciate you. 😊
We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Applying and activating the account was…

Applying and activating the account was very easy and convincing.
But having the account just a couple of weeks I couldn’t give better feedback.
That would need more experience

20 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello Dennis, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were able to apply and activate your account so easily. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competitive money and balance transfers…

Barclaycard provide competitive rates with an easy to use app. Makes a valuable facility for managing cashflow and annual finances.

20 August 2026
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Reply from Barclaycard

Hello Keith, thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you found our services helpful, and you were supported very well. We're very happy to receive this feedback. Thank you again and have a lovely day ahead! ⭐
- Abz

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