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Premier Banking

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Explore our Rainy Day Saver and Blue Rewards Saver accounts to help make your money go further

Explore the world of Premier Banking

With a Premier Current Account, you can enjoy a range of benefits just for you. You’ll receive an exclusive black debit card that lets you withdraw up to £1,000 daily from cash machines1.

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We’ve removed the Premier Banking fee

In 2022, we said that we’d introduce a £20 monthly fee for Premier Banking, which wouldn’t need to be paid if you met our eligibility criteria.

Since then, we’ve decided that it’s not the right time to introduce a fee for Premier. This means that if you’re unable to meet our eligibility criteria, there will no longer be an option to pay the fee and continue to enjoy Premier benefits. The fee is no longer part of your account terms and conditions, and we’ve updated our tariff to reflect this change.

 

 

Support when you need it

Our dedicated Financial Guides are here to help you with your key moments in life, whether you’re moving house, planning for your future or thinking about retirement.

Send us a message by selecting ‘Contact us’ in your app– it’s secure and you don’t have to wait for our reply. Just log back in when you’re ready to see if we've replied. 

You can also speak to your UK-based Premier Telephone Banking team at any time. 

If you’re already part of Premier, you can schedule a call with one of our Financial Guides to learn more.

Exclusive products and rewards

You’ll have exclusive access to our Premier Current Account and a range of Premier mortgages, savings accounts and more.

Switch on Barclays Avios Rewards for £12 a month and start collecting Avios to put towards your next trip with British Airways. Eligibility and conditions apply2.

Are you eligible?

To join Premier Banking, open a Premier Current Account and either

  • Pay in a gross annual income of at least £75,000

     or

  •  Have a total balance of at least £100,000 in savings with us, in Barclays UK investments – or in a mix of both

If your payments or balances drop below what you need to stay with Premier, we’ll let you know.

Terms and conditions apply.

Have £500,000 to invest? Discover how our Wealth Management can help you achieve your ambitions.

Premier Current Account

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Fee-free and exclusive benefits

With a Premier Current Account, you can enjoy a range of benefits – just for you. You’ll receive an exclusive black debit card with up to £1,000 daily cash machine withdrawals1.

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Get closer to the travel you want

Join Barclays Avios Rewards for just £12 a month and you can start collecting Avios now to put towards your next trip with British Airways. You could collect at least 20,500 Avios in your first year – enough for a peak British Airways return economy (Euro Traveller) flight to Nice3. Eligibility and conditions apply.

Products for you

Premier mortgages

Our best offers for your next home or property investment. 

Barclayloan

Explore new possibilities with a Barclayloan4.

5.8% APR Representative on loans of £7,500 to £15,000 over two to five years (your rate may differ). Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. 

Premier exclusives, savings and investments

Whether it’s for rainy days, dream holidays, or your future, there’s always something to save for. Our range of savings and investment options are designed to help you get there. Terms and conditions apply.

Investments can fall as well as rise in value.

Instant-access savings accounts

Our best instant-access savings accounts. As a Premier Banking customer, you can access our Rainy Day Saver and Blue Rewards Saver accounts – without needing to be a Blue Rewards member. T&Cs apply.

 

 

What you need to know about overdrafts

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Interest-free arranged overdrafts of up to £500

As a Premier customer, you can apply for an interest-free arranged overdraft of up to £500. Overdrafts, including interest-free amounts, are subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history.

How does our overdraft compare?

A good way to compare the cost of our overdraft with other overdrafts, or other ways of borrowing, is to look at the APR – annual percentage rate. The APR shows the cost of borrowing over a year.

Representative example
0% interest (variable) payable on arranged overdrafts up to £500. If you use an arranged overdraft above this amount, the annual rate of interest is 35.0% (variable)
19.5% APR Representative (variable), based on a £1,200 overdraft balance

You can find out more about our interest charges using our overdraft calculator – just select ‘Premier Current Account’ from the drop-down list.

Overdrafts are repayable on demand and you must be over 18 and a UK resident to apply. You can contact us at Barclays, Leicester, LE87 2BB.

Arranged overdrafts are subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history.

Please open and read the general information about overdrafts before you apply.

How to apply

The first step to joining Premier Banking is to apply for a Premier Current Account – and applying is simple, safe and secure.

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The quickest way to open a sole Premier Current Account is to download the Barclays app from your app store and open it to start your application. If we accept your application, you can start using your account in the app straight away.

    

Sole account

Use the Barclays app to apply for an account if you

  • Are 18 or older and not in full-time education. If you’re under 18 or a student, explore our other accounts
  • Have a UK mobile number and home address. Don’t have these? You can apply online instead
  • Can provide a photo ID, like a passport, driving licence or most national ID cards. Don’t have these? You can apply online instead

Joint account

Apply online for an account you’ll share with someone if you

  • Are both 18 or older and not in full-time education
  • Have a UK mobile number, and you’re both present during the application
  • Have both been resident full-time in the UK for at least 12 months

Already bank with us?

Log in to upgrade to Premier Banking. 

Download the Barclays app to open your account

Tap the logo you need, and it’ll take you straight to the app in your app store.

Need some help?

Call us

If you’re already a part of Premier, you can speak with our UK-based Telephone Banking team to get help with your everyday banking. Call us on 0800 924 7365, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You can also book an appointment with one of our Financial Guides to discuss the exclusive products, rewards and services on offer to help you plan your future.