A Barclays Bank debit card or Authentication Card and PIN
Your current debit card may be ready to use. However, because PINsentry uses an upgraded chip, we may need to upgrade your card. You can use your current card PIN with PINsentry. What happens if you need to upgrade your card?
Introducing PINsentry
Are you ready to start using PINsentry?
To use PINsentry for Online Banking, you'll need three things:
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A PINsentry card reader
A PINsentry card reader is a small, easy-to-use hand-held device. Still have questions on the card reader?3
Your 12-digit Online Banking membership number
This is the membership number you already use for Online Banking. Forgotten your membership number?Using PINsentry is easy, just follow the onscreen instructions each time you log-in to Online Banking. If you want to try the new security system for yourself, try our interactive demo now.
Tour PINsentry
Take our one-stop tour of PINsentry to find out how to use it.
Common questions
- Which bank cards can I use in the PINsentry card reader?
- What if I don't have the card reader with me, but I really need to use Online Banking?
- Can I have more than one card reader?
- Are there any times when I don't have to use the card reader?
- How do I register for, or upgrade to, PINsentry?
Barclays Bank PLC. Registered in England. Registered No: 1026167. Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP. Barclays Bank PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Barclays Bank PLC adheres to the principles of the Banking Code. A copy of the Code is available on request.
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