Close your account correctly. Find the physical address, official email, requirements, and a free account closure template.
Switching Bank? If you are moving to another UK bank, you can use the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) to automatically move everything and close the account.
Certifies the sending and content of your request. Safe and legally binding solution.
Send a physical letter via tracked post directly to Barclays London headquarters.
service@barclays.com
Keep the delivery receipt.
Log into Online Banking or using Barclays Mobile App to manage your accounts.
Send your closure request to Barclays via LegallyMail to obtain a certified, timestamped delivery proof. Fully equivalent to registered mail, from home.
✉️ Close with LegallyMail nowCopy the text below, complete the highlighted fields, and send via LegallyMail.
Date: [Date]
Barclays Bank PLC
Attn: Account Closures Department
1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP
Subject: Request for Bank Account Closure - Sort Code [SORT CODE] / Account Number [ACCOUNT NUMBER]
Dear Customer Service Department,
Please accept this letter as formal request to close my Barclays bank account, Sort Code [SORT CODE], Account Number [ACCOUNT NUMBER], effective immediately.
I confirm that I have stopped all direct debits and standing orders linked to this account, and that the account balance is zero (or has been transferred out).
If there are any remaining funds in the account, please mail a cheque for the remaining balance to my address below.
Please send me a written confirmation of the account closure and stating that no further fees or charges are due.
Sincerely,
[YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME]
Address: [YOUR ADDRESS]
Phone: [YOUR PHONE NUMBER]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS]
Signature: ___________________________
Follow these instructions to close your bank account safely.
Transfer out your remaining funds to your new bank account, leaving a £0.00 balance.
Update your employer for direct deposits and redirect recurring standing orders to your new account.
Deliver the written closure request through LegallyMail to ensure you get a valid proof of receipt.
Barclays is legally obliged to notify you of the account closure status and mail a final statement.
Once confirmed, cut up your debit cards and destroy any remaining paper cheques safely.