Activate your new Barclaycard

Activate your card so you can start using it

How to activate your Barclaycard

If you have the Barclaycard or Barclays app¹, you can use either to activate your card and manage your account. Log in to the app and select your card from the home page – you'll need your Barclaycard to do this. If not, download the Barclaycard app to register and activate your card.

You can also log in and activate your card  in online servicing

I have an Amazon Barclaycard

You'll need to activate your card in the Barclaycard or Barclays app. Select your card on the home page of our app to activate it. If you don't have the app yet, you'll need to download it and register before you can use your Amazon Barclaycard.

Manage your card in our app or online

Manage your card with the Barclaycard app

Check your balance and recent transactions, pay your bill and much more. Our app is safe, secure and free to download from your usual app store.

Try our app

Manage your Barclaycard online

You can register to manage your card online in just a few steps. This service isn’t available if you have the Amazon Barclaycard.

Register for online servicing

Get help or contact us

Choose the best option to suit your needs. Or explore other ways to get help .

Send us a message

You can send us a message from the ‘Help’ section of our app or online servicing.

You don’t have to wait for our reply. Just log back in when you’re ready to see if we've replied.
 

Call us

For Barclaycard:  0333 200 9090. From abroad: +44 (0)1604 230 230. Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

For the Amazon Barclaycard: 0800 151 0157 – Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 6pm.
 

Emergency replacement card

For emergency card replacement or cash advance (both services are for Visa cards only), call 0800 161 5308 or +44 (0)1604 230 230.

If you have difficulty using or remembering your PIN, call us on 0800 1616 5298.
 

Get the Barclaycard app

Check your balance and recent transactions, pay your bill and much more - our app is safe, secure and free to download.
You need to be 18 or over to access this product or service using the app. T&Cs apply.

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Important information

1. You need to be 18 or over to access this product or service using the app. Terms and conditions apply.