Barclays personal loans

Use our Barclayloan calculator to see how much you’ll pay back on a Barclays personal loan (available to existing customers only) and then see whether its rivals offer a cheaper deal. Loan amounts between £1,000 and £50,000 starting from 6.2%.

4.0 ★★★★★ (460 reviews) Write a review
Barclays Bank

Leave a review

Your review

Thanks for your review.
Close

Read Terms and Conditions here

Calculate the cost of a Barclays loan

Table: sorted by representative APR, promoted deals first
1 - 2 of 2
Name Product UKFPL Finder score Total Payable Monthly Repayment Representative APR Link
Barclays Existing Current Account Loan
4.4
★★★★★
View details
Representative example: Borrow £10,000.00 over 3 years at a rate of 6.5% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 6.5% and total payable £11,003.04 in monthly repayments of £305.64.
Barclays Existing Premier Account Loan
4.0
★★★★★
View details
Representative example: Borrow £10,000.00 over 3 years at a rate of 6.2% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 6.2% and total payable £10,956.60 in monthly repayments of £304.35.
loading

Our calculator lets you pick how much you want to borrow, and estimate how much you’d pay back monthly and overall. We base our calculations on Barclays’ representative APR, but it’s important to note that credit is subject to status and your circumstances may affect the rate you’re offered.

Please note: You should always refer to your loan agreement for exact repayment amounts as they may vary from our results.

Late repayments can cause you serious money problems. See our debt help guides.

How do Barclays loans compare against the competition?

Table: sorted by representative APR, promoted deals first

Before you take out a personal loan, it’s smart to read up and shop around. You can use the table below to see how much a loan will cost with a range of lenders.

1 - 4 of 12
Name Product UKFPL Finder score Total Payable Monthly Repayment Representative APR Link
Novuna Personal Loan
4.4
★★★★★
Check eligibility
View details
Representative example: Borrow £10,000.00 over 3 years at a rate of 6.9% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 6.9% and total payable £11,064.60 in monthly repayments of £307.35.
My Community Bank Personal Loan
4.3
★★★★★
Check eligibility
View details
Representative example: Borrow £5,000 over 48 months at a rate of 24.2% pa (fixed). Representative APR 27.1% and total payable £7,853.87 in monthly repayments of £163.62.
Fluro (formerly Lending Works) Personal Loan
4.3
★★★★★
Check eligibility
View details
Representative example: Assumed borrowing of £7,500.00 over 48 months at 17.9% APR representative. Monthly cost of £214.79. Total amount repayable of £10,309.78. Interest rate of 16.6% p.a.(fixed) and total fees of £150.00. Available for loan amounts between £5,000 - £25,000.
Plend personal loan
3.5
★★★★★
View details
Representative example: Borrow £8,000 over 48 months at a rate of 16.66% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 17.99% and total payable £11,013.12 in monthly repayments of £229.44.
loading
Please note: You should always refer to your loan agreement for exact repayment amounts as they may vary from our results.

Our verdict

Considering a Barclayloan? Existing customers with good or excellent credit ratings can get access to fixed monthly repayments, same-day funding and competitive rates. However, be aware that Barclayloans offer more restrictive loan terms compared to others on the market, so it's always a good idea to compare before making a decision. Like all low-rate personal loans, only those with good or excellent credit ratings can secure the lowest rates.
Pros
  • Competitive interest rates
  • Fixed rate monthly repayments
  • Same-day funding
Cons
  • Limited loan terms
  • Existing customers only
  • You'll need a good credit history for the lowest rates
Representative example: Borrow £10,000.00 over 3 years at a rate of 6.2% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 6.2% and total payable £10,956.60 in monthly repayments of £304.35.
Barclays Existing Premier Account Loan

Maximum loan

£50,000

Product fee

N/A

Early redemption fee

Yes

Barclays loan rates at a glance

The Barclays Existing Current Account Loan charges 6.5% APR representative on loans between £7,500 and £20,000. Barclays offers the loan with repayment terms between 2 and 5 years, and applicants can apply to borrow from £1,000 to £50,000.

The Barclays Existing Premier Account Loan charges 6.2% APR representative on loans between £7,500 and £25,000. Barclays offers the loan with repayment terms between 2 and 5 years, and applicants can apply to borrow from £1,000 to £50,000.

Quick overview of Barclays Bank personal loans

Loan amounts From £1,000 to £50,000
Loan terms From 2 months to 5 years
Age eligibility 18 years and over
Application fee No application fee
Repayment holiday Repayment holiday not permitted

Overview of features

Loan typeUnsecured Personal Loan
Loan amounts£1,000.00 to £50,000.00
Loan terms2 years to 5 years
Loan rate typeFixed
Product fee0%
Same-day funding available
Same-day funding noteFree transfer of funds.
Instant decisions in most cases
Soft-search facility available
Joint applications
Overpay without penalty
Concurrent loans allowed
Topping-up pays off existing loan and initiates a new loan
Repayment methodsDirect Debit
Loan typeUnsecured Personal Loan
Loan amounts£1,000.00 to £50,000.00
Loan terms2 years to 5 years
Loan rate typeFixed
Product fee0%
Same-day funding available
Same-day funding noteFree transfer of funds.
Instant decisions in most cases
Soft-search facility available
Joint applications
Overpay without penalty
Concurrent loans allowed
Topping-up pays off existing loan and initiates a new loan
Repayment methodsDirect Debit

Step-by-step: Taking out a Barclays personal loan

Barclays Bank loans – AKA “Barclayloans” – are unsecured loans, meaning they’re based on creditworthiness, rather than the use of property or other assets as collateral. The loans are available to Barclays customers over a period of 2-5 years, for amounts between £1,000 and £50,000, at fixed interest rates. The rate you’re offered may differ from the advertised representative APR, and will be based on your personal circumstances, the loan amount and the repayment term.

  1. Use the eligibility checker on the Barclays site. You’ll be prompted to login with your membership number, or your card/account numbers. You’ll then be able to see if you already have a provisional loan limit and, in most cases, you’ll be able to get a personalised quote and see the rate you’d actually get. Because this doesn’t involve a “hard” credit search, there’s no effect on your credit score.
  2. Shop around. If your heart’s set on Barclays us its price guarantee. Barclays keeps this one quiet, but if another lender offers you a like-for-like unsecured loan with a lower APR, you can claim under Barclays’ guarantee within 30 days of the date your Barclayloan was agreed, by completing a claims form and posting it to Barclays. Your monthly repayments will then be adjusted to meet the new APR rate.
  3. Apply to borrow between £1,000 and £50,000 over 2-5 years. If you’re already registered for online or mobile banking, applying should take less than ten minutes. Barclays will auto-fill form fields where it already holds the necessary information on file.
  4. Get a fast or instant decision. Barclays current account holders could get an instant provisional loan offer.
  5. Sign online for quick access to funds. If you sign the loan agreement online or in the app between 7am and 10:30pm you could drawdown the funds straightaway.
  6. Pay a fixed monthly amount. The interest rate is fixed, meaning you’ll pay the same amount each month and you know how much the loan is going to cost you overall. You’ll get to decide the day of the month on which you make repayments.
  7. Top-up, take a second loan, overpay or repay early… with strings attached. You can pay back your loan early, in part or in full at any time, but you’ll be charged a fee equal to 30 days’ interest on the amount you’re repaying (as well as any other interest that’s due). Barclays uses the phrase “Topping-up” a little misleadingly… Topping-up in fact closes your existing loan and starts a new one. If you don’t want to do that, you can simply apply to run a second loan concurrently. Additional borrowing is always subject to Barclays’ credit and affordability checks and you won’t be allowed to take out more than £50,000 overall.

What is APR?

The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is designed to give an annual summary of the cost of borrowing. It takes into account interest and any mandatory charges to be paid (like an arrangement fee) over the duration of a loan. All lenders must calculate their APRs in the same way and must tell you the APR before you sign an agreement.

It can be a handy benchmark, however lenders are only obliged to award this rate to 51% of those who take out the loan – the other 49% could pay more. That’s why it’s often referred to as the representative APR.

Barclays loans have relatively low APRs, in part because Barclays will generally only offer loans to people with good credit. However, at some loan amounts or terms, you wouldn’t have to look far to find a better APR. Barclays may be hoping that existing customers will sleepwalk their way into a loan with the bank they already use, rather than shopping around for the best rate.

Am I eligible for a Barclays personal loan?

You should only apply for a Barclays personal loan if you’re certain you can meet the repayment terms, and you meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a Barclays current or savings account, mortgage or Barclaycard
  • Aged 18 or above
  • UK resident
  • Have a decent credit record.

Barclays states that these loans should not be used for:

  • Business reasons.
  • Investments (including buying stocks and shares).
  • Timeshares.
  • Purchasing property (home improvements are fine).
  • Gambling-related expenses.
  • Repaying CCJs (county court judgments).
  • A purchase made by combining this loan with any others.

What credit score do I need to get a Barclays loan?

Barclays typically offers loans to applicants with "Fair" (and above) credit ratings. It's important to note that your credit record is just one factor that Barclays considers. However, if you have a poor credit rating, you're very unlikely to get approved for a Barclays loan.

A "Fair" (or higher) credit rating would require a score of at least 721 if you're referring to Experian's scale, 439 if you're referring to Equifax's scale and 566 if you're referring to TransUnion's scale.

Do Barclays loans give an instant decision?

No. Currently, decisions aren't instant. However, you can use the soft-search eligibility checker to instantly find out your chances of getting approved. (This won't affect your credit score.)

Can I get a second Barclays loan?

Yes, Barclays allows you to have more than one loan running at the same time. Each application for credit will be considered on its own merit. Alternatively, Barclays also allows you to effectively "top up" your loan by closing your current loan and starting a new, larger loan.

How do I apply?

If you’ve decided that a Barclays personal loan is right for you, you’ll need to provide proof of the following:

  • Your ID.
  • Your address details for the past three years.
  • Your current income and employment details (payslips and bank statements).

However because Barclay’s personal loans are only available to Barclays customers (with either a Barclays current or savings account, mortgage or Barclaycard), if that includes you, you may not need to jump through so many hoops! What’s more, if you use online banking already, Barclays will complete much of the application form on your behalf.

Does Barclays offer debt consolidation loans?

Like many major lenders, Barclays does not offer a dedicated debt consolidation loan, but you can use a Barclays personal loan to consolidate your debt. However, you’ll need to be an existing Barclays current account holder to be eligible.

If you already have a Barclays personal loan, you can also apply for a top-up loan to increase how much you’ve borrowed, or take out a second personal loan.

What is Barclays?

One of the “big four” alongside HSBC, Lloyds and RBS, Barclays was founded over 300 years ago in 1690. The multinational bank is now operating in over 40 countries with an estimated employee count of around 120,000.

Whether you’re looking to buy a new car, consolidate debt, refurbish the kitchen, or take that desperately needed holiday, Barclays offers flexible, unsecured, fixed-rate loans at competitive interest rates (and with enhanced rates for Premier account holders). It’s quick and easy to apply online via the Barclays website.

Barclays customer reviews

In our independent 2024 customer satisfaction survey, 90% of Barclays’ users said they’d recommend the brand to a friend. Customers highlighted the bank’s competitive rates and easy application process. Here’s what some of those Barclays customers had to say:

“Barclays are a very friendly and trustworthy brand who are reputable and knowledgeable, they have great customer service agents who are always very happy to help”

“It was very easy to apply online. The information given was sufficient and clear enough for me to make an informed decision. The whole process was quick and straightforward from start to finish. I received my loan within a few hours.”

Customer support

For any queries on personal loans, you can call Barclays on 0800 158 3209. Or alternatively, you can use the Barclays in-app chatbox to contact customer support.

Frequently asked questions

Personal loans scores

★★★★★ — Excellent
★★★★★ — Good
★★★★★ — Average
★★★★★ — Subpar
★★★★★ — Poor

Finder scores, in blue, are based on our expert analysis. We also show reviews from users, where we've received more than 10, with a score in yellow. We gather more reviews from customers every year in Finder's customer satisfaction survey.

To find out more, read our full methodology.

We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. Unless we've said otherwise, products are in no particular order. The terms "best", "top", "cheap" (and variations of these) aren't ratings, though we always explain what's great about a product when we highlight it. This is subject to our terms of use. When you make major financial decisions, consider getting independent financial advice. Always consider your own circumstances when you compare products so you get what's right for you. Most of the data in Finder's comparison tables has the source: Moneyfacts Group PLC. In other cases, Finder has sourced data directly from providers.
Chris Lilly's headshot
Written by

Head of publishing

Chris Lilly is Head of publishing at finder.com. He's a specialist in personal finance, from day-to-day banking to investing to borrowing, and is passionate about helping UK consumers make informed decisions about their money. In his spare time Chris likes forcing his kids to exercise more. See full bio

Chris's expertise
Chris has written 609 Finder guides across topics including:
  • Loans & credit cards
  • Building credit
  • Financial health

More guides on Finder

  • Gambling statistics: How many people gamble in the UK?

    44% of Brits have gambled at least once in 2023. We unpacked the latest statistics to see what we are gambling on and how much we spend.

  • Bamboo unsecured personal loan review

    Bamboo offers fixed-rate unsecured personal loans up to £8,000 without a guarantor.

  • Lendable loans review

    Check out our review of Lendable personal loans and find out whether it offers the best loans for you.

  • Loans for pensioners and retired people

    If you’re a retiree and looking for a loan, there are lenders who may approve your application. Learn more about the loan types available to retired people.

  • Get a £25,000 personal loan with the best rate

    Compare live rates, fees and eligibility criteria from a range of lenders to get the right loan for your needs at the lowest overall cost.

  • Creation Finance personal loans

    Creation Financial Services offers fixed-rate personal loans of £1,000-£25,000 over 1-5 years with no hidden fees. Find out all the key features of these loans and compare live rates in our in-depth review.

  • Compare 2 year personal loans

    Want to buy a new car? Go on holiday? Consolidate your debt? Compare rates and costs of 2 year fixed rate personal loans from a range of lenders.

  • Sainsbury’s loans calculator and review

    Whether you’re planning on some home improvements, replacing your car or simply getting your finances in order, Sainsbury’s offers fixed rate personal loans of up to £25,000 to Nectar card holders. Fast, easy comparison with a range of lenders.

  • HSBC loan calculator

    Compare HSBC fixed-rate personal loans against products from a range of UK lenders. Apply online and secure a competitive rate.

Go to site