What do Barclaycard credit cards offer?
Barclaycard is the largest credit card provider in the UK and offers a wide range of cards to suit different borrowing and spending needs.
The Barclaycard Platinum range typically offers market-leading 0% balance transfer deals but also has competitive 0% purchase deals, a credit-builder card as well as a fee-free card for spending abroad that pays cashback.
- You can compare Barclaycard credit cards, plus hundreds of other deals, on Which? Money Compare.
How does Barclaycard compare to other providers?
Barclaycard scored an impressive 72% placing it near the top of the table (joint 12th place) in our latest credit card satisfaction survey.
Is Barclaycard a good credit card provider?
Our survey also reveals how Barclaycard customers rated the provider across 10 categories.
Find out in the table below how Barclaycard scored for its application process, online account management, telephone banking, mobile app, statement clarity, transparency of charges, overseas usage fees, customer service and query handling.
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Which Barclaycard credit card is best?
You can explore the best Barclaycard deals using Which? Money Compare.
How we calculate Barclaycard’s customer score and ratings
We pick credit cards to feature in Which? brand reviews based on the most popular brands searched for online.
Customer scores are based on an online survey of the public, which received 5,621 responses in total. They are calculated using a combination of overall satisfaction and the likelihood of recommending the provider to a friend.
Star ratings for each category are scored independently of the customer score.
These surveys are carried out annually and customer scores are updated accordingly. Providers must receive a minimum sample size of 30 respondents to be included in our customer satisfaction tables.
Barclaycard credit card FAQs
Does Barclaycard offer an eligibility check?
Yes - Barclaycard offers an eligibility checker that shows you which of its cards you’re likely to be accepted for.
The tool does a ‘soft search’ of your credit file, which won’t impact your credit score.
Where are Barclaycard credit cards accepted?
Barclaycard issues its credit cards on the Visa network, so they are accepted in millions of places in the UK and abroad.
Is Barclaycard part of Barclays bank?
Yes. Barclaycard is the credit card division of Barclays plc.
Please note that the information in this article is for information purposes only and does not constitute advice. Please refer to the particular terms & conditions of a provider before committing to any financial products.
