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To cancel a Barclays credit card, call customer service at 1 (877) 523-0478 or log in to the Barclays website or mobile app and click Contact Us. Cardholders can also cancel an account by mail.
Be aware that if there’s a balance remaining on the canceled account, you will still need to make at least the minimum payment every month until the balance is paid in full. In addition, canceling your credit card will forfeit any unused cash back, points, or miles, so be sure to redeem them before you cancel the card. You will also need to update the payment method for any recurring charges linked to your Barclays card.
How to Cancel a Barclays Credit Card
By phone
Call customer service at 1 (877) 523-0478 and enter your account number and Social Security number to verify your identity.
Then, follow the prompts to speak to a customer service representative, and let them know you want to cancel. The representative may offer you a retention bonus to keep you on as a customer, but you can simply decline the offer and proceed with canceling the account.
Online
Log in to the Barclays website or mobile app. You can submit a secure message and request that your card be canceled.
By mail
Send your written request to cancel the card to:
Card Services
P.O. Box 8801
Wilmington, DE 19899-8801
It’s important to know that when you cancel your Barclays card, you may see a decrease in your credit score, depending on the card’s credit limit and how long you’ve had the card. You can get an idea of how much a canceled credit card will affect your credit score by using WalletHub’s free credit score simulator.
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