Barclays - £200 Switch Bonus

Overview

Barclays is offering £200 to new customers who switch their main current account using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). The offer runs 10 March 2026 to 28 May 2026 — initiate your switch in the Barclays app within that window and the £200 lands within 45 working days.

No Blue Rewards membership is required — just a sole Barclays Bank Account opened via the app.

How to Claim

1. Download the Barclays app and apply for a Barclays Bank Account (sole account, opened in-app)
2. Start your application by 28 May 2026 and complete it within 30 days of starting
3. Use the in-app switching tool to start a full CASS switch from another bank
4. Make sure 2 or more active direct debits transfer across as part of the switch
5. Pay in at least £2,000 within 30 days of opening the account (can be in instalments)
6. Receive £200 within 45 working days of meeting all criteria

Requirements

• New Barclays current account customer — must NOT have held an open Barclays current account on or before 10 March 2026 (the offer launch date)
• Must NOT have ever received a Barclays current account switch bonus before
• Must be 18+ and a UK resident
• Sole Barclays Bank Account, opened via the Barclays app
• Full CASS switch (not partial transfer)
• 2+ active direct debits migrated with the switch
• £2,000 paid in within 30 days
• Application started by 28 May 2026

Key Benefits

• £200 cash bonus (paid as 'Switch Reward' on your statement)
• Modern Barclays app with budgeting tools
• Optional Blue Rewards add-on (£5/month) for Apple TV+ and other perks
• FSCS protected up to £85,000

Important Notes

• If the £2,000 deposit triggers fraud alerts, trickle the money in (£20 → £100 → £500 → rest) with a plain reference (your name)
• If you've previously installed the Barclays app, delete and reinstall it before applying — register as a new customer
• The 'Barclays Bank Account' is their standard fee-free current account; the offer does NOT apply to the separate Barclays Basic Bank Account (a credit-restricted product)
• Consider opening a 'burner' account at another bank first if you don't want to switch your main account