Why does "BARCLAYCARD*" appear on my bank statement?

This charge appears because you have an active subscription or made a purchase with Barclaycard.

Is the "BARCLAYCARD*" charge legitimate?

Yes, this is a legitimate charge from Barclaycard.

How do I cancel Barclaycard?

You can cancel at bcol.barclaycard.co.uk/as3/UI/#/login/.

How do I get a refund from Barclaycard?

Contact Barclaycard support directly to request a refund.

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BARCLAYCARD* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

✓ Legitimate

The "BARCLAYCARD*" charge is from Barclaycard. Barclaycard UK credit card fee or payment.

🌍 GB🕐 2 min read📅 Updated May 22, 2026

Barclaycard

Barclaycard UK credit card fee or payment.

BARCLAYCARD*

What is this charge?

Barclaycard uses the truncated descriptor "BARCLAYCARD*" on bank statements because their billing system follows a standard card network formatting convention where an asterisk is appended to distinguish credit card fee transactions and account payments from other merchant charges processed through Visa or Mastercard networks. The asterisk acts as a separator that Barclaycard's UK payment processing infrastructure uses to flag internal account activity, such as annual fees, interest charges, or repayments, ensuring these transactions are categorised differently from retail purchases. If you hold a Barclaycard credit account and see this descriptor, it almost certainly relates to a fee, payment, or adjustment posted directly to your account rather than a purchase made with the card itself.

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How to handle this charge

Confirm the Barclaycard charge

Log in to your Barclaycard online account at barclaycard.co.uk and check your recent transactions to confirm that the BARCLAYCARD* charge matches a credit card fee, interest payment, or scheduled payment tied to your account.

Review your Barclaycard statement details

Within your Barclaycard account, open your latest statement and compare the exact amount of the BARCLAYCARD* charge against any fees, annual charges, or minimum payments that were due around the same date it appeared on your bank statement.

Manage or cancel your Barclaycard payments

If you want to adjust, pause, or cancel any recurring Barclaycard payments or your account itself, visit bcol.barclaycard.co.uk/as3/UI/#/login/ to log in and manage your payment settings or direct debit arrangements directly.

Contact Barclaycard if anything looks wrong

If the BARCLAYCARD* charge amount does not match what you expect after reviewing your statement, call Barclaycard customer support directly using the number on the back of your Barclaycard or found on barclaycard.co.uk to query or dispute the specific charge.

💡 Tip — call before disputing

Try calling Barclaycard at +44-333-200-9090 first. Most refund requests get resolved in one call, and bank disputes take 10+ days.

ℹ️ International processing

This charge is processed in GB. You may see a foreign transaction fee from your bank (typically 1-3%).

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Quick fraud check

No, this is a legitimate charge from Barclaycard. However, if you did not authorize this charge or cancelled your subscription, you may be eligible for a refund.