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How to register the Barclays app

We've got a number of ways to get you set up and running. The quickest and easiest way is to use your PINsentry card reader. If you don’t have a PINsentry, you will need an activation code.

Register with a PINsentry

Step 1

  • On the welcome screen select ‘I already have an account'
  • Create a 5-digit passcode
  • Re-enter the passcode
  • Carefully read through the terms and conditions then accept to proceed.

Step 2

  • When asked if you have been provided an activation code, select ‘No, continue without’
  • Select ‘Barclays UK’ from the options and then press ‘continue’
  • Read the items required to register and press ‘continue’
  • When asked if you have had the app before, select ‘no’.

Step 3

  • When prompted, enter your card details and then press ‘continue’
  • Enter your mobile number then press ‘continue’
  • You’ll need to confirm your mobile number then ‘continue’.

Step 4

  • Once details have been checked you will be prompted with a PINSentry option. Select ‘Yes – I have a PINsentry’ to continue
  • Enter the last 4 digits of your card in the box provided
  • Enter your card into the PINsentry reader and press ‘RESPOND’
  • Enter your PIN for the card into the PINsentry reader then the 8-digit code shown on the Barclays app screen.
  • A new code will be displayed on the PINsentry reader, enter this into the Barclays app where it asks the PINsentry code, then press ‘continue’.

Step 5

  • You will see a screen to confirm checking, press ‘continue’
  • Enter a meaningful greeting you will remember and ‘continue’
  • Registration is complete, ‘continue’ to set up touch ID or you may skip this step, it can be enabled later is you would like it
  • Enable notifications if you wish to receive them
  • You are now setup to use the Barclays app.

Register with an activation code

Step 1

  • Download the Barclays app and follow the in-app guide to the 'Verify Your Details' page
  • When you reach the 'Verify Your Details' page, call us on 01624 684 444* (personal) +44 (0) 1624 684 684* (Business) to obtain the app activation code. Alternatively, visit any Barclays cash machine or branch to obtain your code. For business customers, you can only get a app registration code from our branch or by calling us – not through a Barclays ATM
  • This can only be used once and is valid for 24 hours; if you do not use it within that time, you will need to request another one.

Step 2

  • Enter your eight-digit activation code.

Step 3

  • Enter and confirm the mobile phone number you used to obtain your activation code
  • Carefully check that the details you have inserted are correct
  • Carefully read through the terms and conditions.

Step 4

  • To link your mobile phone to the app, you will receive a text message containing a six-digit code
  • Leave the app and go to your text messages. The message sender shows as Barclays
  • Make a note of the six-digit code.

Step 5

  • Log into the Barclays app
  • Enter your five-digit passcode created earlier and tap 'Continue' on the link your mobile screen
  • Enter the six-digit code we sent you via text message
  • When you have entered the code, press 'Verify' to continue.

Step 6

  • You will receive confirmation that you have finished and can press 'Continue' to begin using the app.