Barclaycard

First offered in 1966 by Barclays Bank, Barclaycard was the UK’s very first credit card and the first to offer Internet banking to its customers. Today, Barclaycard is accepted at 22 million locations in more than 200 countries and can be used to withdraw cash from over 600,000 ATMs and banks across the globe.

Highlights of Barclaycard

Barclays Bank is one of Europe’s biggest credit card issuers: it has 10.8 million customers in the UK and another 1.8 million internationally. Nationwide, one in every five credit cards is a Barclaycard, making it one of the UK’s most recognisable cards. In the past, Barclaycard’s typical interest rates have been relatively high, but recently have become more competitive.

Things to consider about Barclaycard

Barclays Bank credit cards now fall under the umbrella of ‘base rate tracker’ credit cards, which means their typical APRs vary with the base interest rate as set by the Bank of England. If interest rates go up, your card’s interest rate will too. If rates go down, however, so will the cost of using your Barclaycard.

How can I compare Barclaycard with other UK cards?

Our credit card calculator helps you compare all the options available to you. You simply enter a few details on screen and it gives you a league table summarising the best cards for you and the savings/cashback you could make.

You may find that Barclays Bank has the right credit card for you, or you may discover another card that offers a better deal. Either way, our credit card comparison service is completely impartial, easy to use and completely free of cost.

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