Barclaycard Contactless
what is contactless payment?
Contactless payments is all about harnessing innovative technology to save you time and effort. Integrated into your card, it means you can quickly pay for those items £15 or under like coffee or lunch without having to search around for cash. As well as being quick and easy, it’s secure, so you can shop with confidence. Just look out for the wave symbol.
- Quick, easy payments for items of £15 or under
- Free yourself from the hassle of paying with cash
- Just hold your card close to the reader and go
- Enjoy the same fraud protection on contactless payments as chip and PIN transactions
just wave and go
Contactless payments are a quick and convenient way to pay for items £15 or under. Transactions will appear on your monthly statement.
- Pick up purchases
- Look for the contactless symbol
- Hold your card close to the reader, the reader lights up, beeps and confirms payment and you’re ready to go
- Ask for a receipt if you need one
If your purchases add up to over £15, just carry out the payment using Chip & PIN.
safe and secure payments
Just like Chip & PIN payments, you'll enjoy the same fraud protection on contactless payments. So if your card is misused by someone without your permission, you won't be liable for losses*. To be extra careful, we'll occasionally ask you to enter your PIN to complete a payment.
* You will be liable if you and any additional cardholder negligently give or provide access to the card, account or PIN details which results in those details being used fraudulently.
Open for business
You can use contactless payments wherever you see the wave symbol. There are already over 7,000 shops in and around London and another 3,000 nationwide that offer contactless payments. They include places like EAT, Yo Sushi!, Prêt a Manger and Krispy Kreme doughnuts, and more are coming. To find locations near you, visit the Visa website and the MasterCard website.
