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Debit cards abroad

Don't forget to pack your Barclays Debit Card when you travel - they can be a convenient way to pay for things when you're away. And with a worldwide network of more than 780,000 cash machines, you'll never be short of spending money.

You need a Barclays current account to have a debit card with us.

If you're planning to travel, it's best to let us know in advance to help avoid difficulties with using your card and to protect you from fraud. If you use Online Banking, you can tell us when and where you plan to go by using the Debit Card Abroad form - you'll find it in the menu of your At a Glance page. Log-in to Online Banking or register now. This service is not available for business customers.

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At home or abroad, it's for you if you've ever worried about losing your bank cards, vital documents or keys.

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Looking for cash machines? Use the links below to find your nearest cash machine no matter where you are in the world.

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Using debit cards abroad:
tick You can use your cards worldwide in millions of shops and other outlets wherever you see the VISA or Electron signs.
tick Withdraw up to £300 per day in local currency with your Connect card from cash machines displaying the VISA sign. Your Electron card is accepted at machines with the PLUS sign.
tick Cash machines work in the same way as they do at home and will work in English when you put your card in.
tick Pay no transaction charges* when you use your debit card at cash machines belonging to our Global Alliance.

* A 2.75% charge for Barclays handling costs and any VISA processing fees is included in the sterling conversion shown on your statement and applies to all foreign transactions. There is an additional 2% transaction charge (min £1.50 max £4.50) withdraw cash from overseas (in local currency) at an ATM or over the counter at any bank - this is in addition to the 2.75% foreign exchange charge.  (The 2% transaction charge does not apply if you use a Barclays ATM or an ATM from a Bank within our Global Alliance). There is a 2% transaction charge (min £1.50 max £4.50) if you use your card in the UK to obtain sterling anywhere other than a cash machine or Barclays branch, and currency or travellers’ cheques anywhere other than a Barclays branch or Barclays website or via Barclays Travel Line.