MoneyBarclaycardIt comes after it was reported that the bank is planning to return to the high street by opening new branches10:23, 10 Jun 2026Barclays is closing its Barclaycard website today with customers instructed to use its app to manage their accounts.‌The bank says the decision is down to more people using its app. Barclaycard is the credit card brand owned by Barclays. It has more than five million customer accounts in the UK.‌According to a post on Reddit, an email sent to customers reads: “Your Barclaycard online servicing is closing on 10 June 2026.‌“We understand that a change like this can be unexpected, but this won’t affect your account or how you use your card in any way. Please keep using the Barclaycard app to manage your account.”We’re making this change because an increasing number of customers are choosing to bank through our app.”‌A spokesperson said: “Following a review, we will be simplifying things for customers by replacing the dedicated Barclaycard website with account servicing via Barclays online banking.“This change will be implemented gradually and with no loss of access to online banking for those who use it regularly.“Throughout, customers will still be able to apply for a new card or administer their existing account as usual via the Barclaycard or Barclays apps, telephone banking, or in branch.”‌A Barclays spokesperson told the Mirror: “Following a review, we will be simplifying things for customers by replacing the dedicated Barclaycard website with account servicing via Barclays online banking.“This change will be implemented gradually and with no loss of access to online banking for those who use it regularly. Throughout, customers will still be able to apply for a new card or administer their existing account as usual via the Barclaycard or Barclays apps, telephone banking, or in branch.”It comes after The Times reported earlier this month that Barclays is planning to return to the high street by opening new branches and bringing back “bank managers”.‌Vim Maru, chief executive officer at Barclays UK, told the paper he does not want customers to get “stuck in some chatbot” when they need help.Since 2018, more than 800 Barclays branches have closed. The bank has around 206 branches still open around the UK.In an interview with the paper, Mr Maru said: “Of course we’re going to be great in digital – but we’re going to be there for you when you need some help and support.Article continues below“You’re not going to be stuck in some chatbot trying to get out of the loop and trying to speak to someone.”Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌BarclaycardBarclaysBanksCredit cards