Barclays Current Account Switch
Get £200 for switching to a Barclays current account.
Barclays is offering a £200 cash bonus for new customers who switch their current account using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS).
🏦 Offer Overview
Bonus Amount:
£200 cash bonus
Monthly Fee:
£0 (no fee required – Blue Rewards is NOT required for this offer)
Eligible Account:
Barclays Bank Account (sole account only)
Offer Deadline:
Start your application by 28 May 2026
Bonus Paid:
Within 45 working days after meeting all requirements
✅ Eligibility
To qualify for the £200 bonus, you must:
Be a new Barclays current account customer
Be 18+ and a UK resident
Open a sole Barclays Bank Account via the app
Start your application by 28 May 2026 and complete it within 30 days
Complete a full switch using CASS (including at least 2 active Direct Debits)
Pay in £2,000 within 30 days of opening the account
Keep your account open when the bonus is paid
❌ You WON’T qualify if:
You already have (or recently had) a Barclays current account (as of 10 March 2026)
You’ve ever received a Barclays switch bonus before
You open a joint account (must be sole)
You switch an account that’s already with Barclays
You don’t complete the switch or funding requirements in time
🔄 How to Get the £200 (Step-by-Step)
1. Open an Account
Download the Barclays app
Apply for a Barclays Bank Account (sole account only)
2. Complete a Full Switch
In the app, go to:
Products → Switch current account
Use the Current Account Switch Service (CASS)
Include at least 2 Direct Debits
3. Pay in £2,000
Deposit at least £2,000 within 30 days
This can be:
From your switch
Or manual transfers (can be in instalments)
4. Get Paid
Barclays will text you when you qualify
You’ll receive £200 within 45 working days
⚠️ Key Changes vs Previous Offer
❌ Blue Rewards is no longer required (no £5/month fee needed)
⏱️ Payment timeline is now up to 45 working days (was quicker before)
📝 Additional Barclays Offer (Advanced Option)
Barclays is also running a Premier Current Account switch offer, which can pay £400.
👉 This is a more advanced offer with stricter requirements. If you're interested in tackling this one:
How to claim Barclays Premier Account (£400) Switch Bonus