Fraud Guide

It's what any cardholder dreads. Reaching into their wallet for a credit card, only to discover someone else has got to it first. Or opening the monthly bill to discover a fraudster has been running up debts in their name. 

If thoughts like these are keeping you up at night, there's something you might like to know.

Barclaycard customers are 100% financially protected against credit card fraud.  That's right. Provided you've taken all reasonable precautions, you won't lose out to fraudulent use of your card.

What's more, we've introduced a comprehensive set of measures to help protect you against fraud. There's also plenty you can do yourself. Click on the titles for more information.

What is Credit Card fraud?

Learn more about what things to watch out for and our 100% protection guarantee.

Online Buying Tips

Buying online is wonderfully convenient, provided you take precautions to keep your personal details secure.

Online Fraud Guarantee

When you use your Barclaycard online, you're guaranteed against fraud, just as you would be if you used it in a shop, bar or restaurant.

Barclaycard Secure

Extra reassurance when you buy online.

Card Security Code

A clever additional security feature on your Barclaycard.

Chip and PIN

We were amongst the first to adopt this latest industry initiative to combat fraud.

For more information, download a copy of our ICO Personal Info toolkit†.

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