Barclays’ switching offer has now ended. The information below is for reference only. For switching deals & sign-up bonus offers available now, make sure to check out our switching deals guide and sign-up bonus deals guide.
Barclays has launched a new £200 switching deal for its Barclays account. Compare it against other deals in our switching deals guide.
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.
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 27 August 2026.
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.
Receive switch confirmation.
On the day of your current account switch, you’ll receive confirmation from Barclays that your account is now open.
Pay in at least £2,000.
You must add at least £2,000 to your new account within 30 days of opening it.
Receive your £200 bonus.
If you've met all of these conditions, you will receive your £200 within 45 working days.
New customers are eligible for this switch bonus from Barclays.
You can’t qualify if:
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.
This Barclays switch bonus began on 9 June 2026 and will end on 27 August 2026.
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