Ask a Question - Credit cards

• How do I advise you of a change of address?
• How do I apply for an increase in credit limit?
• How do I close my Barclaycard account?
• How do I make an electronic payment from abroad?
• How do I take out Barclaycard Card Protection?
• How do I take out Payment Protection on my Barclaycard?
• How do I transfer a balance onto my Barclaycard?

How do I advise you of a change of address?

Please contact Customer Services on 0844 811 9111* to change your address, as for security reasons we cannot accept this via email. (+ 44 1604 234234 from abroad)

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How do I apply for an increase in credit limit?-

You can apply for an increase in credit limit either via account services or by phone - details below:

Account services - to login or register - https://bcol.barclaycard.co.uk/ecom/as/doLogon.do?x=49&y=35

Phone - Customer Services, open 24 hours - 0844 811 9111*

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How do I close my Barclaycard account?

We're sorry to hear that you wish to close your Barclaycard account. Please contact our Customer Services team available 24 hours a day - 0844 811 9111* who will be able to help.

*Calls will cost no more than 8 pence per minute, (current at May 2006) for BT customers. The price on non-BT lines may be different. Calls may be monitored for security & training purposes.

How do I make an electronic payment from abroad?

You'll need the following information:

• Swift reference BARCGB22
• Sort Code 20-04-15
• Payee Barclaycard
• Address Barclaycard, Northampton, NN4 7SG
• IBAN number GB75BARC20041568088306
• The customers full name and address
• The amount to be paid
• The full 16 digit card number

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How do I take out Barclaycard Card Protection?

From just £29 a year, Card Protection provides worldwide protection for all the cards in your wallet if they are ever lost or stolen. We can also provide emergency cash and cover for lock and key replacements (up to £600).

To apply simply click here

Or call us on 0800 915 9293 now quoting ref BC3.

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How do I take out Payment Protection on my Barclaycard?

If you're applying for a Barclaycard online, you can apply for Barclaycard Payment Protection by clicking the 'YES' box towards the end of your application form. View the Credit Card range.

If you already have a Barclaycard, you can call us right now on 0844 811 9111*.

All principal Barclaycard holders, aged 18 to 64, can apply for cover.

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How do I transfer a balance onto my Barclaycard?

All you need to do is complete your details on the online Balance Transfer Application Form including the Credit or Store card information from which you'd like to make the balance transfer. Alternatively you can call us on 0844 811 9111* 24 hours a day.

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