Do you have to give Barclaycard a travel notification? This question is about Barclays Credit Cards

Do you have to give Barclaycard a travel notification?

This question is about Barclays Credit Cards

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@WalletHub • 09/02/22 This answer was first published on 04/03/18 and it was last updated on 09/02/22.For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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No, you do not have to give Barclaycard a travel notification, though doing so before leaving for a trip will help prevent your purchases from seeming fraudulent to Barclays. Travel notifications for Barclays credit cards can be set online, through the mobile app, or over the phone at (866) 928-8598.

If you don’t notify Barclaycard about your travel, they might put a hold on your card when you try to make a transaction at your destination. To sort things out, you may need to answer security questions and speak to a fraud specialist over the phone. Barclaycard’s international customer service number is (302) 255-8888. If you’re traveling domestically, you can call (866) 928-8598.

How to Set a Barclaycard Travel Notification

Online: Log into your Barclaycard account online. Then, select the “Tools” tab and click “My Travel”. Finally, enter your travel dates and destinations, and you are all set.
Through the mobile app: Download the app (for Android or iOS) and follow the instructions mentioned above to set a Barclaycard travel notification.
Over the phone: To set a Barclaycard travel alert by phone, call (866) 928-8598, enter your card number, and ask to speak to a representative.

You can set a travel notification even after you leave for your trip, so don’t worry if you’ve forgotten. Also, if you end up with a hold on your card, you can call Barclaycard 24/7 to get it lifted.

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@grace_porter • 05/17/18 This answer was first published on 05/17/18. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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If you have a trip coming up, it’s best to tell you credit card issuers you’ll be traveling, and Barclaycard is no exception. This is done to avoid problems, and with Barclaycard you can set a travel alert online, or by phone. Credit card issuers often block a card if they think there’s suspicious activity on it, and that’s why it’s recommended you let them know before each trip.

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