Share your account with someone close to you
You can’t always be there, so sharing your account with someone close to you gives you both peace of mind – whether it’s for emergencies or things like your weekly shop. They’ll get their own Barclaycard and PIN, but you’ll still be the main account holder. You can add up to four cardholders to your account, they just need to be a close family member over 18 living at the same address as you.
Added benefits
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Flexibility
Your additional cardholder can use your account when you’re not about.
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Security
They’ve always got a Barclaycard to hand.
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Control
You can see what they spend as all transactions appear on one statement.
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Simple
You can apply in just a few steps.
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No fee
You won’t pay a penny as it’s a perk included with your account.
A few things you need to know
As the main cardholder, there are a few things you need to know before you add an additional cardholder to your account:
- If you have an Amazon Barclaycard, it's not possible to add an additional cardholder
- You’ll still be responsible for everything that’s spent on your account and for making monthly payments on time
- Additional cardholders must be over 18, live at your current address and be a close family member (for example, spouse, partner, civil partner, a child of the main account holder and their spouse or partner)
- Your credit limit will be shared with your additional cardholder and you can set up free alerts to keep tabs on things like your weekly balance
- For security reasons, we can’t talk to an additional cardholder about your account, unless you let us know you’re happy for us to speak to them. Contact us on 0333 200 9090 to let us know if it's okay to discuss account details with the additional cardholder
- You can also add additional cardholders using the Barclaycard app. After logging into the app, select 'Cards', then 'Manage cardholders' and follow the instructions.
Additional cardholders will sometimes need to confirm their online purchases using a text message or PINsentry card reader. Make sure we have their correct UK mobile number by using our App or by calling 0333 200 9090.
Under some circumstances, we might decline a request for an additional card.
Choose someone close who you would like to share the benefits of your Barclaycard with.
If they are over 18 and live at your address, fill out an application in just a couple of minutes.
We’ll check your application and get back to you – if we need any more details, we’ll send you a letter.
Your additional cardholder should get their card and a separate PIN within two weeks.
Get the Barclaycard app
Check your balance and recent transactions, pay your bill and much more - our app is safe, secure and free to download.
You need to be 18 or over to access this product or service using the app. T&Cs apply.
Download the Barclaycard app
Check your balance and transactions, pay your monthly bill and confirm online payments securely. The Barclaycard app helps you manage your card – whenever and wherever you want. You need to be 18 or over to access this product or service using the app. T&Cs apply.
Scan the QR code to discover how to download the app.
If you’re using your mobile device now, download it from your app store below.
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