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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

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Considering 13,372 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being extremely helpful, patient, and polite when handling inquiries or resolving daily banking issues. People truly appreciate the clear communication and the comforting ability to speak directly with a friendly human representative rather than automated systems. Consumers note that the overall service is smooth, efficient, and makes managing personal finances straightforward and reassuring. However, some customers also noted that the telephone service features complex automated menus and exceptionally long wait times. Others mentioned frustrating experiences trying to resolve urgent account queries, experiencing unhelpful responses from support agents and persistent communication delays.

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Customer service

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Service

Consumers find service to be positive, highlighting that staff members are very kind, helpful, and... See more

User experience

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Payment

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of payment, noting that transactions are fast and flagged for security... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I needed to speak to a person about the App but it took much longer than I anticipated as the automated responses tried to make me use the Apps system. I didn't want this option on this occasssion as... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Having previously used the web to access Barclaycard account, we were not happy to be forced to use an app and were going round in circles to set it up. Agent was very helpful and patient but we did f... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had to talk to 2 people to get sorted, which we eventually did. Above all else I would prefer to go into a bank to talk to people, I do not like online banking and will not use apps.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The gentleman I spoke with was extremely helpful, listened to the reason I was contacting the bank, he went through the process very clearly, making sure I understand the process and what I should do.... See more

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  1. Bank

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With over 325 years of history and expertise in British banking, Barclays moves, lends, and protects money to make it work for you. Through savings and investment options, mortgages, insurance and more, we’re working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

balance transfer

Always able to get through over the telephone quite easily, helped me to resolve my issue to why I could not set up a balance transfer via my app and were able to provide support when making a manual balance transfer payment for me. Never have any issues and am very happy with the customer service received.

October 30, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Clearly not a company who listened let me pay a company for work…

Would not let me pay a company for work done and kept saying it was a scam. Accused me of lying and froze my account. Spent over 40 years banking wirh barclays and this is how you treat people. I worked in IT so I am pretty scam savvy but would you listern,no you wouldn't. I have no problem what so ever with checks but 2 hours 30 minutes and you still wasn't listening to me!!! Your loss now moving banks. Bye bye Barclays

November 4, 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Barclays online service

I only use Barclays for a Barclaycard, generally the Barclaycard service is good. But, the old Barclaycard online service (closed down in October 2026) was far better formatted with much more functionality than the Barclays Online service.

November 5, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid a French publisher for a book; made to feel like a criminal act!

I paid a publisher in France for a copy of his book via an international bank payment and let him know he should received it the same business day, as indicated by Barclays's own online banking pages. 2 days later I received a text vaguely stating that there was "an issue" with the payment; all details provided were correct so I had no idea why they hadn't made the payment. It said I should wait a few days or call them, naturally I called immediately. I then faced a cryptic interrogation regarding my international payment and the reference I had given; "what does Achille mean?"; "who is Achille?" and "what does Achille have to do with the payment?" I received no explanation of the issue at any point but was made to sound as though I had done something criminal! I wondered if 'Achille 1er' (the title of the book) was some kind of security flag-word! Meanwhile the publisher had been left waiting for 3 days for the payment, which I'd assured him would have been with him 3 days earlier based on Barcalys's own indications to customers, and my integrity had been brought into question as a result. How online banking has made life easier!

November 3, 2026

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