Personal Premier Business Wealth Management Corporate Log In Search Menu Barclays Bank Account Flexible, rewarding banking Apply for a bank account and use our app1 to help keep your money under control. How do I apply Benefits you’ll get Money management tools Stay in control of your finances with the Barclays app1 – get spending insights, flexible security controls and more. Optional arranged overdrafts Set up an arranged overdraft to suit your needs. Eligibility To apply for a Barclays Bank Account, you’ll need to be Aged 18 or over A UK resident To get a joint account, you’ll both need to meet the above criteria. Not eligible for this account? Explore our other options. Open and manage your account with the Barclays app Spending insights See a summary of your spending by category, shop or business Track where and when you’ve made payments Set daily spending limits Flexible security controls Temporarily freeze your debit card if you can’t find it Get a PIN reminder whenever you need it Report your card lost or stolen Get your account with the Barclays app Download the app Upload a video selfie and add photo ID to verify your identity Get instant access to your new current account Before you apply, take a look at the important information about overdrafts General information about overdrafts How do I apply? Sole account Get a Barclays Bank Account for one person You can open a Barclays Bank Account straight from our app1 – it’s simple, safe and secure. All you need to do is enter your details and upload your ID to prove it’s you. We’ll also run a quick credit check. If you’d prefer, you can stay in your browser and apply using our online form. Apply in the app Joint account Get a Barclays Bank Account between two people You can apply for a joint account online right away – as long as both people who are going to be named on the account are present. All you need to do is enter some details into our online form and confirm your identity. Take a look at the features you’ll get with a joint account. Apply online Download the Barclays app Tap the logo you need, and it’ll take you straight to the app in your app store. Frequently asked questions Can I get an overdraft with my current account? Yes, we offer arranged overdrafts with our current accounts. An arranged overdraft is a borrowing facility that allows you to borrow money through your current account. All overdrafts are subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Do you offer a current account switching service? Terms and conditions Please read these important guides to your rights and responsibilities when using the Barclays Bank Account Terms and conditions for personal accounts Tariff of charges for personal accounts [PDF, 1.4MB] Fee Information Document - Barclays Bank Account [PDF, 394KB] Important information You must be 18 or over to access this product in the app. T&Cs apply.Return to reference Current accounts Savings accounts ISAs Loans Mortgages Mortgage calculator Insurance Credit cards Home and contents insurance Help and FAQs Switch to Barclays How to report fraud Protect yourself from scams Important information Accessibility Privacy policy Cookies Security Careers Find a branch Service status Send us a message Find us on Twitter Barclays Bank UK PLC and Barclays Bank PLC are each authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Barclays Insurance Services Company Limited and Barclays Investment Solutions Limited are each authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office for all: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP Cookies We would like to collect data from your device while you use this website. We do this using cookies. You can find out more in our cookie policy. Collecting this data helps us provide the best experience for you, keeps your account secure, helps us provide social media features and allows us to personalise advert and service message content. Please select 'Accept all' to consent to us collecting your data in this way. To see other data collection options, select 'Preferences'. Preferences Accept All