Barclays Travel Pack Plus: Is it worth it?
- Incentive
- £200 switch offer. T&Cs apply.
- Account fee
- £14.5 per month
- Interest (AER)
- 0% AER
- Overseas card transactions
- 2.99%
- Representative example
- If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200, you'll be charged interest at 35% EAR variable. Account fee of £14.5 per month.
Our verdict
If you and your family travel a lot and you already hold a Barclays current account, the Travel Pack Plus add-on is certainly worth a look.
It’s crammed full of features aimed at keen travellers, from worldwide family travel insurance and breakdown cover, to a concierge service, airport lounge access and discounts on hotels and airport parking.
But while these perks might be appealing, the monthly fee of £26 (from April 2026) - or £312 a year - is less so. In fact, this fee is higher than you’ll pay with many other providers that offer similar benefits with their packaged bank accounts.
Admittedly, not all competitors offer a concierge service or airport lounge access as part of the deal, but it’s important to consider whether you’ll realistically use these perks to make the Barclays fee worth paying.
It’s also sensible to check whether you already have access to these perks through any other existing accounts - or whether it’s cheaper to buy certain benefits separately.
Pros
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Easy to add to your existing Barclays current account
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Includes a wide range of travel benefits for you and your family
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Can be added to most Barclays current accounts
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Accounts are FSCS protected
Cons
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Monthly fee is high
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You must sign up for at least 6 months
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You might not make use of all the benefits on offer and it could be cheaper to pay for them separately
Details
Product overview
| Incentive | £200 switch offer. T&Cs apply. |
| Provider | Barclays |
| Account fee | £14.5 per month |
| Interest (AER) | 0% AER |
| ATM withdrawal limit | £300 |
| Debit network | Visa |
| Minimum eligibility age | 18 |
| Direct debits | |
| Current account switch guarantee | |
| Cheque Book |
Fees
| Currency conversion withdrawal for overseas cash withdrawal in Europe (EEA) | 2.99% |
| Currency conversion withdrawal for overseas cash withdrawal in non-Europe (EEA) | 2.99 |
Overdraft information
| Arranged overdraft available | |
| Arranged overdraft rate | 35% |
| Representative example | If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200, you'll be charged interest at 35% EAR variable. Account fee of £14.5 per month. |
What is Barclays Travel Pack Plus?
Barclays Travel Pack Plus is an optional add-on customers can have included with their Barclays current account.
In return for a monthly fee of £22.50 (rising to £26 from April 2026), users will be able to benefit from a range of travel perks across the globe.
How does it work?
If you already have a Barclays current account, you can apply for the Travel Pack Plus add-on through online banking. Note that you must sign up for at least 6 months.
In return for your monthly fee, you’ll benefit from the following features:
Worldwide family travel insurance
This covers you and your family when you travel in the UK and overseas for up to 31 days. It includes winter sports, cruises and business trips outside the UK.
UK and European breakdown cover
This offers unlimited callouts in the UK, as well as cover for you as a driver or passenger when travelling.
24/7 concierge service
Get help with booking flights and hotels, get priority access to shows and events, and find reservations at premium restaurants around the world.
Airport lounge access
The DragonPass Premier+ app gives you 6 free visits to over 1,000 airport lounges, as well as discounted fast-track security at airports and discounts at restaurants.
Airport parking and hotel discounts
Customers also benefit from up to 20% off airport parking at major UK airports and money off certain hotel packages.
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