Chip Lupo, Credit Card Writer
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No, you can’t use your Barclays credit card before it arrives because Barclays does not disclose your card number, expiration date, or CVV in advance. You will have to wait for your Barclays credit card to arrive and then activate it before you can use it.
You can check on the status of your Barclays credit card application by calling 1 (888) 232-0780. If approved, you will have to wait 7 to 14 days for the card to arrive in the mail. Barclays does offer expedited shipping on new credit cards, which would allow you to get the card in as little as 1 to 2 business days.
Few lenders allow cardholders to make purchases with their card before they receive the actual plastic. If you are in the market for a credit card that you can use instantly, you should consider applying for the Chase Sapphire Preferred or the Blue Cash Preferred.
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No, you can’t use your Barclays credit card before it arrives because Barclays does not disclose your card number, expiration date, or CVV in advance. You will have to wait for your Barclays credit card to arrive and then activate it before you can use it.
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