Barclaycard Rewards Visa review 2023

The Barclays Rewards Visa card lets you earn cashback on your day-to-day spending and benefit from waived fees on non-sterling transactions.

  • Earn cashback on all your spending, with no annual fee.
  • Higher cashback earn-rates are readily available.
  • High minimum annual income requirement.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 25.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 25.9% APR (variable).

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Foreign transaction charge

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Balance transfer fee

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Details

IssuerBarclaycard
NetworkVisa
Representative APR25.9% APR (variable)
Annual/monthly fees£0
Loyalty schemeCashback
Cashback details0.25% after £1 of yearly spend. Cashback paid On request into Card Account. Cashback paid annually or on request. Maximum spend for cashback purposes is limited to credit limit.
Additional Rewards InfoBuy tickets for up to 3500 selected live events through Barclaycard entertainment and get 5% off tickets per year and exclusive pre-sale tickets on selected festivals with 10% off ticket prices. Save 10% on food and drink at all UK 02 Academy venues.
Purchases25.9%
Purchases interest-free period (days)56
Balance transfers25.9%
Potential costs★★★★★
Doing its job★★★★★
Extras★★★★★
Overall Finder rating★★★★★
Customer rating
★★★★★
Satisfaction survey
83% of Barclaycard customers in our 2023 customer satisfaction survey would recommend the brand to a friend.
Some deals have little ongoing value after the introductory promotional period has expired.

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Chris Lilly is a publisher at finder.com. He's a specialist in personal finance, from day-to-day banking to investing to borrowing, and is passionate about helping UK consumers make informed decisions about their money. In his spare time Chris likes forcing his kids to exercise more.

Expert review

If you’re new to credit cards, Barclaycard’s Visa Reward card could be a sensible card to start out with. It could earn you a few pennies while you spend and avoid currency conversion charges when spending abroad. The cashback you build up while spending on this card will be credited monthly to your account. Just bear in mind that if you carry a balance from month to month, then the amount you’ll pay in interest is likely to outweigh the amount you’ll earn in cashback.

If you have a limited or damaged credit history, Barclaycard might offer you a tailored (higher) interest rate. You can check your eligibility before you apply, and without affecting your credit score, at the Barclaycard site.

Provided you use it correctly (make at least your minimum repayment on time each month and stay within your credit limit, for example), then as with any credit card, you could also build your credit score over time.

Like all Barclaycards, this card comes with a few appealing extras, including pre-sale tickets and discounts on selected gigs and festivals through Barclaycard entertainment.

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Customers report excellent customer service when dealing with Barclaycard
  • Avoid currency conversion charges when spending abroad
  • Earn cashback on day-to-day spending
  • No annual fee

Cons

  • Minimum annual income requirement of £20,000
  • Applicants with low credit scores are unlikely to be eligible
  • You may be offered an opening credit limit as low as £50

How does it compare?

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Name Product Ratings Finder rating Customer rating Purchases rate Foreign transaction fee Foreign cash transaction fee Interest-free days on foreign transactions Interest-free days on foreign cash transactions Representative example Link
Barclaycard Rewards Visa
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User survey
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Expert analysis
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25.9%
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Up to 56 days
Up to 56 days
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 25.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 25.9% APR (variable).
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Approval for any credit card will depend on your status. The representative APRs shown represent the interest rate offered to most successful applicants. Depending on your personal circumstances the APR you're offered may be higher, or you may not be offered credit at all. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice. It's always wise to check the terms of any deal before you borrow.

Repayment options

You can make manual repayments through Barclaycard's app by logging in to your online banking or over the phone (0800 151 0900). Alternatively, you may wish to set up a direct debit.

A direct debit protects you from forgetting to make a repayment and either damaging your credit score, getting hit with a penalty fee (£12) or losing any promotional rates as a result.

You can arrange a direct debit for repayments when you apply for the credit card. The table below shows the options available.

Choose from the following direct debit options for your monthly repayments:

Minimum amount Fixed amount Fixed percentage Full amount

How to apply for this Barclaycard

If you've compared cards and want to apply, completing the secure online application form takes about 15 minutes. Before you apply, it's a smart idea to quickly use the "eligibility checker", which can give you a good idea of your chances of approval before you apply. Crucially, because it uses a "soft" credit search, this tool won't affect your credit score.

Frequently asked questions

What credit limit will I get with the Barclaycard Rewards Visa?

If Barclaycard is able to offer you this deal, the offer will specify a personalised credit limit based on Barclaycard's assessment of your situation. The minimum limit offered on this card is £50 and Barclaycard does not specify a maximum. Once you've had the card for a while and shown Barclaycard that you're reliable, you may wish to apply for a credit limit increase.

Can I withdraw cash using the Barclaycard Rewards Visa?

Although it's possible, withdrawing cash from a credit card account is generally not a good idea, as "cash-like transactions" (such as withdrawing cash at an ATM, getting cashback at the till, spending at a casino or buying currency) often incur steep fees and/or higher rates of interest.

There's no cash advance fee on the Barclaycard Rewards Visa.

The interest rate on this part of your balance will be 25.9%, which is the same as the standard purchase rate (chargeable from the day of the transaction – the card's usual "up to 56 days interest-free" grace period won't apply).

What is the minimum payment on the Barclaycard Rewards Visa?

Each month you must pay at least 3.75% of your balance at that point or £5.00 – whichever of the 2 figures is greater. So if you had, say, £120.00 outstanding, you'd pay £5.00, and if you had £533.33 outstanding, you'd pay £20.00.

Paying only the minimum required amount each month is generally not advisable as it tends to be a very expensive way to borrow money which can lead to persistent debt.

Can I request an additional Barclaycard Rewards Visa?

Yes, in fact, you can request up to 4 more. There's no fee for additional cards. Plus, with additional cards, you could earn cashback at a faster rate. Bear in mind that card debt accrued by additional cardholders is the sole responsibility of the account holder – not the additional cardholder.

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