About This Offer
Barclays is currently advertising a £400 switch bonus for customers who qualify for a Premier Current Account and complete the required switch steps in time. This is materially different from Barclays' older consumer-facing offers, so it is worth checking the live page carefully before you apply.
Why Barclays?
This is strongest for readers who already meet Barclays' Premier criteria and want a large one-off bonus from a major high-street bank.
- Big headline payout - £400 is one of the largest switch bonuses we found on 5 April 2026
- Mainstream bank - Barclays has a large branch, ATM, and app footprint
- Premier account focus - this is aimed at higher-value banking customers rather than casual switchers
How to Qualify
Barclays' live wording says you need to:
- Open a sole Premier Current Account in the Barclays app
- Start a full CASS switch by 30 April 2026
- Include 2 active direct debits in the switch
- Complete the switch and deposit £4,000 within 30 days
Is It Worth It?
If you already qualify for Premier, yes. A £400 one-off bonus is hard to beat, and the process is simpler than offers that require ongoing monthly card use for several months.
For most readers, the main catch is not the switch mechanics but Premier eligibility. This is not the easiest beginner bank switch on the page, even though the payout is high.
Important Notes
- The deadline Barclays is currently showing is 30 April 2026
- The offer is tied to Premier Current Account eligibility, so check that before you start
- Barclays specifically says the switch must include 2 active direct debits
- The required £4,000 deposit must happen within 30 days of account opening and switch completion
- Because Barclays has changed this promotion before, use the live source links below before applying