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

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

Is the "BARCLAYS*" charge legitimate?

Yes, this is a legitimate charge from Barclays Bank.

How do I get a refund from Barclays Bank?

Contact Barclays Bank support directly to request a refund.

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

Q: How do I cancel Barclays Bank?

You can cancel at bank.barclays.co.uk/olb/authlogin/loginAppContainer.do.

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The "BARCLAYS*" charge is from Barclays Bank. Barclays Bank UK credit card or banking fee.

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Why does this charge appear?

Barclays Bank uses the shortened descriptor BARCLAYS* on bank and credit card statements because their internal billing and payment processing systems truncate the full legal entity name to fit within the standard 25-character merchant descriptor field used by card networks like Visa and Mastercard. The asterisk following the name is a common formatting convention used by large financial institutions to separate the brand identifier from any additional transaction reference codes that may follow, such as account type or service identifiers. If you hold a Barclays current account, credit card, or have been charged a banking fee, the BARCLAYS* descriptor is the expected way this will appear on statements from any linked or external accounts reviewing the transaction.

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What should you do?

Identify the Barclays Charge

Log in to your Barclays online banking account at barclays.co.uk and review your recent transactions to confirm the BARCLAYS* charge matches a known credit card fee, account maintenance fee, or banking service you are enrolled in.

Cross-Check Your Barclays Account Type

Check which Barclays Bank account or credit card the BARCLAYS* charge is associated with, as Barclays may apply fees for specific services such as overdraft usage, credit card annual fees, or premium account tiers like Barclays Premier.

Contact Barclays Bank Directly

If the BARCLAYS* charge amount is unclear or unexpected, call Barclays Bank customer service using the number on the back of your Barclays card or found on barclays.co.uk to get a full explanation of the specific fee applied to your account.

Manage or Cancel Barclays Services Online

If you wish to review, adjust, or cancel any Barclays Bank service that may be generating the BARCLAYS* charge, log in directly at bank.barclays.co.uk/olb/authlogin/loginAppContainer.do to access your account settings and manage your banking products.

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Is this charge fraudulent?

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