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Money worries

Helping to get you back on track

Worried about money? Whatever your situation, we can help you find a way forward. Our practical guides and real-life stories show you how to take control of your finances and turn things around. Explore the topics below to get started.

Looking for everyday money guidance to help you with the rising cost of living? Check out our Money management page.

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  • Latest articles

    Need to talk about the cost of living?

    If you’re struggling to stay on top of your finances at the moment, we’re here to help with a dedicated team if you need us. 

    Supporting the needs of all our customers

    Find out how we support personal current account holders who have additional needs and those in difficult circumstances.

    Living with less income

    Life can sometimes throw unpleasant surprises at you, and one that can be particularly worrying is when your income goes down unexpectedly.

    Debt and mental health

    Mental health and money management can be linked. Sarah's mental health led her to spending more than she could afford, which added to her anxiety.

    What you can do to help beat inflation

    Inflation affects your finances in lots of ways. Learn how it works and what you can do. 

  • Difficult times

    Changing your relationship with gambling

    When gambling starts to become a problem, it can affect every area of your life. Nigel found himself gradually placing more and more bets and it started to affect his family's finances.

    Debt and mental health

    Mental health and money management can be linked. Sarah's mental health led her to spending more than she could afford, which added to her anxiety.

    How to balance illness and debt

    Your finances are important – your health is too. Being diagnosed with an illness affected many areas of Anna's life, especially her finances – with all of this, she started to miss payments.

    Living with less income

    Life can sometimes throw unpleasant surprises at you, and one that can be particularly worrying is when your income goes down unexpectedly.

    Losing your job

    If you've been made redundant, had to take early retirement or your contract hasn't been renewed, we've got some tips to help you.

    Spending sensibly

    Worried about the way you spend your money? Here are some tips to help you stop splurging.

  • Safety for you and your data

    Helping you during financial abuse

    If your money's being controlled by someone else or you're not allowed to be financially independent, we're here to help you. Here's a set of steps you can take to protect your money, and where to find further support.

    Fraud and scams

    Anyone can be tricked by a scammer – they change tactics often, and adapt quickly. We’re constantly uncovering new scams.

    The General Data Protection Regulation

    We're committed to keeping your personal data safe – control your privacy and data.

    Avoid illegal money lenders

    How to check if a lender is properly authorised and what to do if you owe money to a loan shark.

  • Helpful services

    Barclays Money Mentors®

    Create a plan for your money. Our Money Mentors can help you with impartial guidance on a range of topics from better budgeting to buying a home1.

    Third-party access to bank accounts

    There may be circumstances – now or in the future – where you or someone else will need a bit of help with managing money. There are many types of third-party access available, so it's important you choose the right one.

    Find a branch

    To find the details of a specific branch, including opening hours and the address, use our branch locator.

Extra help and guidance

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StepChange

Get expert advice and fee-free debt management, so you can tackle your debts.

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Government support

Check the government site for the latest advice and support.

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Turn2us

Use the charity’s benefits calculator to help find out what you may be entitled to.

Citizens Advice

Free, confidential and impartial advice on money and debt, work, benefits and more.