Contactless debit card payments

You can make contactless payments with your debit card as soon as you get it, but you’ll need to use your PIN for the first payment.

You can turn off contactless payments or change the limit in the Barclays app.

Change the limit

You can use contactless on any of these cards:

  • Barclays debit card
  • Barclays Platinum debit card
  • Barclays Premier debit card
  • Business debit card
  • Connect Electronic card.

How to request a contactless debit card

If you didn’t receive a contactless debit card when you opened your account, you might not have been eligible for one at the time.

You can call us to see if you’re eligible for one now:

  • Personal – call us on 03457 345 345if you’re in the UK, or +44 24 7684 20991 if you’re outside the UK. We’re here Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, Saturdays from 9am to 5pm
  • Premier – call us on 0800 924 73651 if you’re in the UK or +44 161 869 80121 if you’re outside the UK. We’re here 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Business – call us on 0345 605 23451 if you’re in the UK or +44 24 7684 20911 if you’re outside the UK. We’re here Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm and closed on weekends.

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