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Rated Good 4.11/5

Barclays reviews

Unverified business Last reviewed within 7 days
  • Additional security measures to provide more protection
    Additional security measures to provide more protection
  • Has branches you can visit in-person
    Has branches you can visit in-person
  • Offers digital wallet and contactless payment support
    Offers digital wallet and contactless payment support
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated

Review summary

People rate this company as Good based on 6,188 product reviews

Average score of 4.11/5
5 star
74%
4 star
14%
3 star
4%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
Reviews for Barclays have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Barclays scores well for its easy-to-use app, helpful staff, and solid fraud protection, with many loyal customers appreciating the smooth switching process and reliable service. However, branch closures, poor phone support, and sudden account closures without clear reasons have left many frustrated and distrustful. The bank’s strict security and slow problem resolution also cause stress for some.

Positive themes

  • Barclays Current account app is easy to use and packed with handy features. (7 mentions)
  • Helpful and friendly customer service makes Barclays banking a breeze. (8 mentions)
  • Fraud detection and quick refunds from Barclays give peace of mind. (5 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Barclays closing branches and poor phone support make banking frustrating. (5 mentions)
  • Sudden account closures without notice or explanation cause major stress. (5 mentions)
  • Customer service often unhelpful or rude when problems arise at Barclays. (5 mentions)
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About Barclays

Barclays is a British multinational bank that provides financial services to customers across many countries.

Barclays origins go back to 1690 through the Goldsmith banking business. Today, Barclays UK serves over 20m people across the UK.

Barclays offers a wide range of products across banking, lending, investing, business products and insurance.

Barclays at a glance

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0345 734 5345
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Reviews for Barclays

Showing 11 of 6188 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Excellent customer service

Premier current account 21st August 2026

I have been a Barclays customer for over 15 years, and my experience with Barclays has always been brilliant. The bank is very easy to... I have been a Barclays customer for over 15 years, and my experience with Barclays has always been brilliant. The bank is very easy to deal with, and I have always found the customer service to be excellent. I would especially like to recognise Jas Kaur at the Leicester City branch. She has been working there for a long time, and she is an outstanding member of staff. Jas is extremely knowledgeable, professional and helpful. Whenever I have asked her a question, she has always answered politely and taken the time to explain everything clearly. On several occasions when I have struggled or been unsure about what to do, Jas has guided me in the right direction and helped me resolve the situation. I genuinely cannot thank her enough for her support and kindness. Jas is a real credit to Barclays, and I believe her hard work and excellent customer service deserve to be recognised. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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My experience with Barclays has been fairly average,...

Current account 20th August 2026

My experience with Barclays has been fairly average, and while the current account itself works and provides the basic services I need, I wouldn’t say... My experience with Barclays has been fairly average, and while the current account itself works and provides the basic services I need, I wouldn’t say it is the best banking option available. One of my biggest disappointments is the savings rates, which I feel are quite poor compared with what other banks and building societies are currently offering. If I’m keeping money in a savings account, I expect to receive a competitive rate, but Barclays doesn’t always seem to offer particularly attractive returns. Customer service has also been inconsistent. On some occasions, staff have been helpful and professional, but there have also been times when getting assistance has felt frustrating and unnecessarily difficult. Responses can sometimes take longer than expected, and I feel that certain issues could be handled more efficiently. The Barclays app and online banking are generally useful and make it easy to manage everyday transactions, check balances and move money around. However, good digital banking alone doesn’t make up for poor savings rates or inconsistent customer service. Overall, I would describe my experience with Barclays as okay rather than excellent. I haven’t had a completely terrible experience, but I also don’t feel particularly impressed or loyal to the bank. I think Barclays could improve significantly by offering more competitive savings rates, providing more consistent customer service and making it easier for customers to resolve problems quickly. For someone simply looking for a basic current account, Barclays can do the job, but if you are looking for strong savings options and consistently excellent customer support, I think there are better alternatives available. Read more Read less

Rated Average 3.00/5
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  • 4.00/5

    Good bank but the customer service online could be m...

    Good bank but the customer service online could be more efficient

  • 5.00/5

    Long time customer

    I've had a barclays account for more than 20 years, it might have changed over a couple of times, never had a problem.

  • 5.00/5

    Awesome bank

    Brilliant account lots of benefits and great customer service always there to help.

  • 5.00/5

    Good bank always able to access money

    Good bank account good app always works well always got access to your money

  • 1.00/5

    Extremely slow, poor information, conflicted informa...

    Extremely slow, poor information, conflicted information, over priced.

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    Travel Insurance
    Mattshark 13th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was welcomed very happily by Debra from Barclays l...

    I was welcomed very happily by Debra from Barclays local in Spalding, and had a talk about how it works, making me comfortable with how... I was welcomed very happily by Debra from Barclays local in Spalding, and had a talk about how it works, making me comfortable with how it will work and made sure I understand it I’m very happy with my customer service Read more Read less

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    Personal loan
    Sam P 5th August 2026
  • 1.00/5

    I am waiting about 3 mouth to open an account , they...

    I am waiting about 3 mouth to open an account , they still kept me waiting , one of the worth

  • 5.00/5

    Customer service

    Imogen and Kaye were extremely helpful when we called into the bank .

  • 1.00/5

    Poor processes, poor ethics - would avoid

    This review is being written by somebody who works at a senior level in the mortgage industry. I have recently been supporting a vulnerable family... This review is being written by somebody who works at a senior level in the mortgage industry. I have recently been supporting a vulnerable family member handle a mortgage issue with Barclays and I have been astounded at how badly they've been treated by Barclays. Their internal processes break down time and time again which only leads to them dealing in a more and more aggressive way with the customer when things aren't resolved. Banks are huge businesses and sometimes good intentions inevitably fall down because of large scale processes. When that happens, it's the role of senior management and complaints teams to step in and make sure the 'right thing' happens and that the bank is meeting it's legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities. Indeed they proudly promote their values online. Barclays have had dozens of opportunities to do this but have treated the customer extremely harshly and punished them for their own internal mistakes. Compensation provided was paltry as they claimed to be unable to accurately calculate interest costs. Having seen what I've seen now I would recommend to avoid at all costs.. Read more Read less

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