Barclays Bank switch deal: March 2026

Discover how to get up to £400 by switching to Barclays.

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Barclays switch deal update

Barclays has launched a new £200 switching deal for its Barclays account. Compare it against other deals in our switching deals guide.

1

Open a Barclays Bank Account.

You can open your account via the app - if you don’t already have this downloaded, you can scan the QR code on the Barclays website.

10 minutes
2

Switch using the Current Account Switching Service.

This takes place during account opening via the app - when prompted, state you wish to switch your existing account to your new Barclays one. To be eligible for the switching bonus, you must transfer at least 2 direct debits by 28 May 2026.

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3

Choose your switch date.

You’ll need to choose a date for when you want your account switched over - think about what makes sense for you in terms of when your regular payments come out.

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4

Receive switch confirmation.

On the day of your current account switch, you’ll receive confirmation from Barclays that your account is now open.

Around 8 days (depending on selected switch date)
5

Pay in at least £2,000.

You must add at least £2,000 to your new account within 30 days of opening it.

Within 30 days
6

Receive your £200 bonus.

If you've met all of these conditions, you will receive your £200 within 45 working days.

Within 45 working days
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Who can get the deal?

New customers are eligible for this switch bonus from Barclays.
You can’t qualify if:

  • You already have a current account with Barclays
  • You’ve opened a Barclays Current Account on or before 10 March 2026
  • You’ve received a switching offer reward from Barclays in the past
  • You’re only eligible for a Barclays basic current account
  • You fail to complete the full switch within 30 days
  • You didn’t open your new account in the Barclays app
  • You’ve opened a joint account
  • You’re not a UK resident
  • You’re not aged 18+

If you already have a Barclaycard, mortgage or savings account with Barclays, you’ll need to delete the Barclays app from your device, reinstall the app and register as a new customer.

When the offer ends

This Barclays switch bonus began on 10 March 2026 and will end on 28 May 2026.

Alternative offers

If this offer is not for you, we also have a guide displaying current banking switching deals on the market and also other banking offers such as refer-a-friend offers and more.

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