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 * What are IBANs and SWIFT codes?
 * I don’t know what this transaction is
 * What’s the address, the opening hours and phone number of my Barclays branch?
 * How do I find my sort code and account number?
 * What is the cheque clearing cycle and how long does it take?


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CHECKING WHO CALLED?

Scammers can fake our phone number

Looking up a phone number won't tell you who's really calling. Here's how to
handle calls and messages that make you suspicious.



How to handle a suspicious call

If we call you, ask us to use app ID to send a secure notification to your
Barclays app. You'll be able to log in to your app to see the name of the
colleague you're speaking to and you'll be able to confirm you've got the
notification, so we know it's you too.

If you get an unexpected call and you're not sure it's from us – end the call.
Scammers can keep your line open, so call us from a different phone if possible,
or try calling a friend first to check if your line is still open.

Never call back on the same number – even if you find a phone number online and
it looks like one of ours.

Instead, you can

 * Use the number on the back of your debit card, or call us from your app
 * Call 159 – it’s a safe number set up by Stop Scams UK and will connect you to
   us securely

If you have a corporate, wealth, or investment bank account, contact us
directly.

How to handle a suspicious message

Scammers can make it seem like a message comes from a genuine company, by
changing the number or sender name that you see on your device. This is called
spoofing.

Never click on a link in an unexpected message, and remember – we'll never send
you a link in an SMS message.

We've partnered with Get Safe Online to create a tool you can use to check a
website and see whether we know of any problems with it – it'll help you work
out whether a site is real or a fake before you visit. Always use the tool if
you're worried about a link you've been sent.



Remember, we’ll never contact you by phone, text or email to ask you to

 * Move money to another account
 * Help with an ‘internal investigation’
 * Give us access to your device to view or manage your accounts
 * Reveal your PIN, PINsentry or other membership details



We’ll also never

 * Disclose your personal details to prove it's us
 * Text you unexpectedly with a link to make a payment 




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THINK YOU’VE BEEN A VICTIM?

How to report fraud or a scam

Get in touch with us right away if you think you may have paid a scammer, or
you’ve seen suspicious activity on your account. Here, you’ll find the numbers
you need, the next steps to take, and what we’ll do to help.

Reporting scams and reporting fraud


PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS

Learn about the different types of scam

Scammers get more sophisticated every day, so it’s important to be alert. We’ve
put together some examples of the most common scams, to help keep you protected.

Protect yourself from scams


PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUD

Learn about the different types of fraud

More and more people are being targeted by fraudsters, so it’s important to be
alert. Knowing about the different types of fraud can help you protect yourself
and your money.

Protect yourself from fraud


MASTER YOUR MONEYVERSE

…and make money work for you

We’ve all got our own personal relationship with money – the way we spend it,
save it, (try to) look after it and use it to help reach our goals and shape our
dreams. This is your Moneyverse. It’s as unique as you are and we can help you
become its master.


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