{"id":412208,"date":"2021-09-15T11:25:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T10:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=412208"},"modified":"2025-11-28T13:54:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T13:54:27","slug":"barclays-premier-current-account-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/barclays-premier-current-account-review","title":{"rendered":"Barclays Premier current account review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What is the Barclays Premier current account?<\/h3><p>The Barclays Premier current account offers a range of exclusive benefits and services for its customers, including Barclays Avios Rewards.<\/p><p>However, because of the exclusive perks on offer, it also has strict eligibility criteria.<\/p><h3>How does it work?<\/h3><p>The Barclays Premier current account offers the following features:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Exclusive rates on mortgages and savings.<\/strong> As a Barclays Premier customer you\u2019ll have access to exclusive mortgage and savings rates with Barclays, including its Rainy Day Saver and Blue Rewards Saver accounts.<\/li><li><strong>Interest-free overdraft.<\/strong> Apply for an interest-free arranged overdraft of up to \u00a3500.<\/li><li><strong>Access to a dedicated Premier relationship team.<\/strong> Available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is also a chat service in the app and video banking is available for some services.<\/li><li><strong>Higher ATM withdrawal limit.<\/strong> The exclusive black card allows you to withdraw a higher daily limit from ATMs. However, you will need to increase the limit in your Barclays app. <\/li><li><strong>Barclays Avios Rewards.<\/strong> You\u2019ll have the option to join Barclays Avios Rewards for an additional monthly fee and collect Avios points.<\/li><li><strong>Free TV subscriptions.<\/strong> You will also benefit from an Apple TV+ subscription and a Major League Soccer Season Pass subscription.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"eeQuote box u-rounded--lg source-external type-experience\">\n    <div class=\"eeQuote__gridContainer\">\n        <div class=\"eeQuote__photoContainer\">\n            <div class=\"eeQuote__startQuoteIcon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 28\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M13.1114 3.54845C12.05 5.01898 11.1447 6.64935 10.3955 8.43956C9.64624 10.2298 9.24041 11.8282 9.17798 13.2348C10.7389 13.8102 11.9563 14.6733 12.8304 15.8242C13.767 16.975 14.2352 18.3816 14.2352 20.044C14.2352 22.0899 13.5484 23.8482 12.1749 25.3187C10.8637 26.7253 9.2092 27.4286 7.21127 27.4286C5.15091 27.4286 3.43394 26.7253 2.06036 25.3187C0.686788 23.9121 0 21.8661 0 19.1808C0 16.3037 0.749223 13.043 2.24767 9.3986C3.74611 5.75424 5.83769 2.62138 8.52241 0L13.1114 3.54845ZM30.8762 3.54845C29.8148 5.01898 28.9095 6.64935 28.1602 8.43956C27.411 10.2298 27.0052 11.8282 26.9428 13.2348C28.5036 13.8102 29.7211 14.6733 30.5952 15.8242C31.5317 16.975 32 18.3816 32 20.044C32 22.0899 31.3132 23.8482 29.9396 25.3187C28.6285 26.7253 26.974 27.4286 24.976 27.4286C22.9157 27.4286 21.1987 26.7253 19.8251 25.3187C18.4516 23.9121 17.7648 21.8661 17.7648 19.1808C17.7648 16.3037 18.514 13.043 20.0124 9.3986C21.5109 5.75424 23.6025 2.62138 26.2872 0L30.8762 3.54845Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <figure class=\"eeQuote__photo\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Peter Steere's headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Peter_Steere.jpg\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo finder-avatar\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Peter_Steere.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Peter_Steere.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Peter_Steere.jpg?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\n                <\/figure>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"eeQuote__contentContainer \">\n            <div class=\"eeQuote__content\">\n                                    <div class=\"eeQuote__heading\">Case Study: Peter values the service he receives as a Barclays Premier customer<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"eeQuote__quote\">\n                    <p>\"The Barclays app is very reliable. It lets you view all your accounts in one place and link your Barclaycard. I\u2019ve used the travel insurance and breakdown cover included with my account. I particularly liked the service I received when my car broke down in France. I was able to call the UK helpline attached to the Premier banking team and the problem was solved quickly. Some of the rewards have been removed in recent years, which is disappointing. My main issue with the account was when I tried to send money to my daughter and I found the fraud checks overly restrictive.<\/p><p><strong>If there\u2019s one thing you\u2019d tell a friend who\u2019s thinking of getting this, what would it be?<\/strong><\/p><p>Having the Premier banking team on hand is very valuable and cuts down wait times. \"<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                                                <div class=\"eeQuote__authorName\">\n                        Peter Steere\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"eeQuote__authorTitle\">Sherfield on Loddon<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Who is it for?<\/h3><p>To be eligible for a Barclays Premier current account, you\u2019ll need to be at least 18 years old, a UK resident, and not in full-time education. You\u2019ll also need an annual gross income of \u00a375,000 or more paid into a Barclays current account or a minimum of \u00a3100,000 saved or invested with the bank.<\/p><h3>What are the benefits?<\/h3><p>There are several benefits to opening a Premier current account. If you\u2019re a keen traveller, the option to rapidly build up Avios points may appeal. Or if you\u2019re looking for a bit more of a dedicated service, you may like the 24\/7 support and dedicated team of financial guides. <\/p><h3>How to apply<\/h3><p>The quickest way to open a sole Premier current account is to download the Barclays app and open it to start your application. Alternatively, you can apply online. 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