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Barclays: Cash ISA reviews

4.13
Based on 80 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Mar 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

I have got ISA, Current account and Credit Card with... I have got ISA, Current account and Credit Card with Barclays and it was a bonding to have relation with the Bank. Great service and promotions. Reviewed on: 13th January 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Embroiled in 3rd complaint Embroiled in 3rd complaint about this product more than two years after taking out a Barclays Cash ISA, disaster from start to finish and still not re... Read more Reviewed on: 26th February 2025
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About this product

A Barclays Cash ISA can be opened with just £1.

Barclays offer a wide range of ISAs including instant access, fixed rates and reward accounts. If you already bank with Barclays, you can open a Cash ISA in the app or via the website. If you need help, you can book a video appointment or visit a local branch.

Barclays Cash ISA reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Barclays before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Barclays Cash ISA reviews (80)

Review of the Barclays, Cash ISA:

Difficult to change account services

2
I have a savings account with Barclays and I wanted an ISA with Barclays and I wanted to transfer all the money from the savings to the ISA. I was told this would be straight forward however the process took longer than anticipated because of errors at the Barclays end. Firstly they made a mistake in the type of ISA I wanted, and then made a mistake by transfering it all into that ISA. Would not recommend switching to Barclays services. Reviewed on: 9th September 2016

Great ISA rate

5
The best ISA rate for a while, beats all the other competitors. Took some time in branch to open the account but great customer service received during this visit. So glad to be back with the better rates after years of next to nothing! Reviewed on: 11th January 2023

Cash ISA paying 4%

1
I'm not a Barclay's customer so called at my local branch to open a Cash ISA account personally, On-line option not available to me. "We don't keep ISA application forms in branch. As you are not an existing customer you will have to arrange an appointment with one of our Financial Advisors". It would appear that the 4% ISA is just to gain 'free publicity' for Barclays as they aren't looking to take on new ISA customers without jumping through some time consuming hoops. Reviewed on: 22nd December 2022

Not worth it

1
I have been trying for over 6 months to get my money back from my dormant cash isa account and have received every excuse whilst this is still ongoing.. absolute joke! Avoid! Reviewed on: 31st August 2022

Cash ISA

5
Ihaver been a Barclays Bank customer since 1958 Reviewed on: 17th September 2021

Monthly paid interest

5
It’s perfect in paying interest every first of the month. It just need to increase the rates and become the best Reviewed on: 25th March 2021

Good customer support but poor on ethics and investments drag it all down

2
Barclays offers very low-interest rates on all its accounts despite high profits. They have a quick and good smartphone app which is a good thing but it's what you'd expect. The most pressing issue for me is their climate pledge and investment in fossil fuels. I don't like the fact that my money is with an unethical company that in a way greenwashes its actions with public relations stunts. I never had any issues with the bank but the low ambition and lack of ethical products along with their investment record were sufficient for me to begin moving my money. It's sad but if we don't force banks to re-think and change, they will do very little. Reviewed on: 4th March 2021

MissCB

5
Great customer service, easy access, quick answers. Reviewed on: 26th January 2020

Not bad

3
Some saving for later. You can collect till you reach the top sum. Reviewed on: 12th January 2020

Cash ISA

5
Barclays cash ISA is a fantastic product! you have the freedom to move money around if your in a bit of a tight spot and the customer service is second to none! If your going to get an ISA I strongly suggest this one!! FAB WORK BARCLAYS Reviewed on: 7th January 2020

Barclays cash isa

5
Customer focused, appreciated every penny saved Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

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