How To Activate a New Barclays Debit Card
What is Barclays Debit Card?
A debit card lets you spend the money that’s available in your account. It helps you stay in control because your account balance is updated almost instantly with every payment you make. A credit card lets you borrow money to spend, up to an agreed limit, and pay it back later.
How To Activate a New Barclays Debit Card
Activate in app. If you’ve got the Barclaycard app or you’re a Barclays customer and have the Barclays app, you can use either to activate your card and manage your account. Simply log in, tap ‘Barclaycard’ and activate your card – you’ll need your new Barclaycard to hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up a new Barclays debit card?
You don’t need to activate your new debit card when you receive it – it’ll be ready to use straightaway. If you want to make a contactless payment, you’ll need to do a chip-and-PIN transaction first. The new card we send you will have a different number.
How do you activate a new debit card?
No matter where you bank, the process is similar. You can call the automated number on the card to activate it and set up your PIN number. Or, you can activate the card through your bank, by using it at an ATM, or by making a purchase anywhere Visa is accepted.
Can I use my Barclays debit card straight away?
Yes, you can use it as soon as it arrives. If you’re using a new Barclays debit card, you’ll have to verify it by making a chip and PIN transaction before you can make a contactless one.
How do I know if my debit card is activated?
Try using the card at an ATM: If your card is working, you should be able to complete a transaction at an ATM by entering your PIN and following the prompts. If the card is not working, the ATM may display an error message. Check the expiration date: Make sure the expiration date on your ATM card has not passed.
How do I know if my card is activated?
Call customer service: You can call the phone number on the back of your credit card to reach customer service. You’ll be able to check the status of your card and, if it is deactivated, you can ask about reactivation. Make a purchase: Another way to check if a card is active is to try and use it to make a purchase.
Do debit cards activate immediately?
If you use online banking, you can activate your debit card immediately after it arrives. Simply log in, go to Customer service, then Self service and find the option for debit card activation. If you don’t use mobile or online banking, wait for your PIN to arrive separately.
How do I use my Barclays debit card?
Using your debit card. You can pay for goods and services with your Barclays debit card wherever you see the Visa sign – online, in-store and over the phone. When you get a new card, you’ll need to use it with your PIN in a shop, or at a cash machine, to enable contactless payments.
Can I activate my new debit card at any ATM?
In order to activate an ATM card from another bank’s ATM machine, customers must first make sure the machine supports interbank activation. Some banks may require the customer to enter their card information and confirm it with a PIN. This information is then sent to the customer’s bank for authorization.
How do I activate my debit card via SMS?
Step 1: SMS ‘PIN 5678 ABCD’ to 567676. Step 2: Here, 5678 represents the last four digits of your debit card number and ABCD represents the last four digits of your bank account number linked to the debit card. Once the SMS is sent, you will receive an OTP number on your mobile.
How do I activate my Barclays contactless debit card?
Contactless technology may already be set up on your card. If so then you can start using it straightaway. If you’re not sure whether you’ve got a Contactless debit card, just look for the symbol on the front. If it’s there, you’re ready to go.