BARCLAYS BANK — Barclays Bank Charge Explained

BARCLAYS BANK on your bank statement may relate to Barclays, which is listed in the Finance category. Barclays is a major UK bank, and a charge from Barclays itself usually relates to account fees, packaged account costs, overdraft interest, or Barclaycard repayments. Foreign-transaction and non-sterling fees can also appear when you spend abroad.

What Is the BARCLAYS BANK Charge?

BARCLAYS BANK may relate to Barclays, which is listed in the Finance category.

Barclays is a major UK bank, and a charge from Barclays itself usually relates to account fees, packaged account costs, overdraft interest, or Barclaycard repayments. Foreign-transaction and non-sterling fees can also appear when you spend abroad. Descriptors vary but commonly include BARCLAYS or BARCLAYCARD.

BARCLAYS BANK is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a BARCLAYS BANK Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Barclays by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Barclays account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Barclays directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does Barclays Use on Bank Statements?

Barclays may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About BARCLAYS BANK

What is BARCLAYS BANK on my bank statement?

BARCLAYS BANK is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Barclays, which is listed in the Finance category. Barclays is a major UK bank, and a charge from Barclays itself usually relates to account fees, packaged account costs, overdraft interest, or Barclaycard repayments. Foreign-transaction and non-sterling fees can also appear when you spend abroad. Descriptors vary but commonly include BARCLAYS or BARCLAYCARD. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is BARCLAYS BANK on my bank statement?

BARCLAYS BANK is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel BARCLAYS BANK?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Barclays account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Barclays directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about Barclays and all its known transaction codes, visit the Barclays merchant page.