Barclays Pingit

The easy way to send money using just a mobile number

Anyone can use Barclays Pingit ¹
The app is free to download and use
Text ‘Pingit’ to 62555 to to get a download link sent to your phone

Download the app or register online

You can get a link sent to your phone by texting ‘Pingit’ to 62555. To download the Barclays Pingit app, you need to be aged 16 or over, with a UK-registered mobile phone and UK current account.

iPhone

Compatible versions:
IOS 4.2 and above

Android

Compatible versions:
Android 2.2 and above

BlackBerry

Compatible versions:
OS 5.0 and above

Download the app

Not a smartphone user?
If you do not have a smartphone, you can register to receive funds if you have a UK mobile phone number and a phone that can receive text messages.
Receive money

Benefits

Send and receive money using just a mobile phone number

It's free to download and use, there is no need to set up payees and sending money is secure and instant
Use Barclays Pingit even if you don’t bank with Barclays – we'll set up a Barclays Pingit Wallet account on the app for you to use to send money
Send payments securely to family and friends in selected countries
Register a total of 4 mobile phone numbers to receive money on your Barclays Pingit account
Request a payment from family and friends by sending them a gentle reminder. You can also opt out of this if you don’t want to receive payment requests

Other great features of Barclays Pingit

Check the balance of your linked Barclays current account or Barclays Pingit Wallet account in the app
If you are already registered for Barclays Mobile Banking there’s no need to register for Barclays Pingit too – just confirm your existing details within the app
Scan QR codes for an even faster way to pay businesses that accept Barclays Pingit payments
New Business Directory makes it easy to find businesses that you can pay with Barclays Pingit

Using Barclays Pingit

Barclays customers

Register

Download

Download the app or register online

You can get a link sent to your phone by texting ‘Pingit’ to 62555. To download the Barclays Pingit app, you need to be aged 16 or over, with a UK-registered mobile phone and UK current account.

iPhone

Compatible versions:
IOS 4.2 and above

Android

Compatible versions:
Android 2.2 and above

BlackBerry

Compatible versions:
OS 5.0 and above

Download the app

Not a smartphone user?
If you do not have a smartphone, you can register to receive funds if you have a UK mobile phone number and a phone that can receive text messages.
Receive money

the free Barclays Pingit app

You'll need to have your sort code & account number to hand and we'll also need to verify your identity with PINsentry or at a Barclays cash machine
You'll need an Android phone, BlackBerry or iPhone with internet access
You'll need to have a UK-registered mobile number and be aged 16 or over
Already registered for Barclays Mobile Banking? There’s no need to register for Barclays Pingit too – just confirm your existing details within the app

Customers of other UK banks

Download

Download the app or register online

You can get a link sent to your phone by texting ‘Pingit’ to 62555. To download the Barclays Pingit app, you need to be aged 16 or over, with a UK-registered mobile phone and UK current account.

iPhone

Compatible versions:
IOS 4.2 and above

Android

Compatible versions:
Android 2.2 and above

BlackBerry

Compatible versions:
OS 5.0 and above

Download the app

Not a smartphone user?
If you do not have a smartphone, you can register to receive funds if you have a UK mobile phone number and a phone that can receive text messages.
Receive money

the free Barclays Pingit app

When you register we'll set up a Barclays Pingit Wallet account on the app for you to use to send money. We may ask you to confirm your identity in a Barclays branch
You can top up the Barclays Pingit Wallet account by paying in cash at a Barclays branch, transferring money to it from your UK current account or using any UK Barclays cash machine

Non-smartphone customers

You can't download the app, but you can still register to receive money using Barclays Pingit, as long as you have a UK mobile phone number and a phone that can receive text messages

How much can I send and receive?

You can send up to £750 a day to family, friends and small business, subject to having available funds
You can receive up to £5,000 a day from other users. We'll tell you if different limits apply to you and any steps you need to take to get full use of the service, such as undergoing additional ID checks in a Barclays branch
Joint account holders can send up to £1,500 a day and receive up to £10,000 a day

International payments

See our International payments page for full details of requirements and processing times

What countries can I send payments to using Barclays Pingit?

International payments are currently only available to Botswana, Ghana, Kenya and Zambia. We are working on adding more countries soon. You can still send money to other countries via Online Banking, Telephone Banking or in branch.

Fees and charges

Barclays does not charge you for this service. An exchange rate will be applied when funds are converted from sterling to the local currency. You may incur charges by your service provider for internet usage.

What's new

The new Business Directory makes it easy to find businesses that accept payments by Barclays Pingit
Helpful hints and tips about using the app will be shown on loading screens
Find out about making the most of Barclays Pingit in our new Message of the Day. See today's tips by selecting 'Contact us' in the app

Our video shows you how easy it is to send money using Barclays Pingit

Important information

1. Terms and conditions apply. You must have a UK current account and be aged 16 or over to use Barclays Pingit. You can download the app and register to send and receive payments but if you bank elsewhere, we can set up a Barclays Pingit Wallet account for you to use. You can also to only receive payments.

Payments in sterling. Minimum payment of £1, the daily payment limit is £750 and the daily receiving limit is £5000. If you have received any payments, you must register within 24 hours or these will be cancelled.

The Barclays Pingit app only works with Android 2.2 and above, iOS 4.2 and above and BlackBerry OS 5.0 and above. You may be charged by your service provider for mobile or internet use. Business customers on certain tariffs will be charged for transactions. We can refuse to register you for Barclays Pingit or place limits on how you use it. Visit Barclays Pingit for Business customers for more information.