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Barclays Current Accounts

Does anyone know the difference between a Barclays Bank Account and a Barclays Cash Card account?

Appart from the ability to add features on and the option to have an overdraft there seams to be very little difference.

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  • pmduk
    pmduk Posts: 10,710 Forumite
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    There seem to be very few differences, with a Cash Card account you can opt not to have a debit card.
  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
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    One allows lending, the other does not
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • spike7451
    spike7451 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    The cash card account does not have an overdraft or cheque book facility.
  • willLeeds
    willLeeds Posts: 126 Forumite
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    So there is no real reason to upgrade?

    I thought there might be some kind of benefit to your credit rating etc
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