New: Amazon Barclaycard

Olinda99

thithis is the chat - says digital.wallents no reward

WillPS

Olinda99 said:

thithis is the chat - says digital.wallents no reward

I don't disbelieve you what I'm saying is:

1. I doubt that applies to Google Pay, because that doesn't function like a 'man in a middle' (like PayPal and Curve do), it serves up a card provided by the issuer.
2. I'd still be inclined to try it even with Curve/PayPal, because Barclaycards other reward products all payout with these.

oldagetraveller1

Lorian said:

I registered the card in Barclaycard app using the card and pin then it activated in Amazon. Took seconds when card and pin turned up.

Did you receive the card and P.I.N. by mail?

When I opened a Barclays current account, last month for the £175, I didn't receive anything by post. I had to close the account (22nd July) because it couldn't be accessed! I'm still waiting for the promised closing confirmation letter and statement.

I've already spent the £20 and if they can't be bothered to let me register and activate the card then so be it.

tonycarew

I haven’t been able to register after downloading the app after my card application was approved as the apps asking for the card number.I presume the card will duly be sent to me through the post.

On checking my Amazon account the new card has been applied as stated in the t & c’s as my main payment method and the last 4 digits are shown.

Anyone know whether or not it would be accepted as payment by Amazon before I’ve received the card and registered it via the app ?

WillPS

tonycarew said:

Anyone know whether or not it would be accepted as payment by Amazon before I’ve received the card and registered it via the app ?

I expect so - what's the worst that might happen?

ScoobyZ

NoodleDoodleMan said:

Will they allow me to be added on as an additional cardholder if my other half is the applicant ?

No, I have just found out after recieveing card

https://www.barclaycard.co.uk/personal/customer/additional-cardholder

• If you have an Amazon Barclaycard, it's not possible to add an additional cardholder

Olinda99

tonycarew said:

I haven’t been able to register after downloading the app after my card application was approved as the apps asking for the card number.I presume the card will duly be sent to me through the post.

On checking my Amazon account the new card has been applied as stated in the t & c’s as my main payment method and the last 4 digits are shown.

Anyone know whether or not it would be accepted as payment by Amazon before I’ve received the card and registered it via the app ?

I have used my Barclaycard online using the number on the app before receiving the card so it should be okay to spend on Amazon

blue.peter

tonycarew said:

Anyone know whether or not it would be accepted as payment by Amazon before I’ve received the card and registered it via the app ?

Check your Amazon account (click on Your Account, then Your Payments). Does the card appear under Wallet? If so, you can use it. If not, you can't.

PS - the app seems to be a bit flaky. As I said above, it initially wouldn't let me register without the card and PIN. However, I deleted it from my phone, reinstalled it and tried again, following the method described above by @Olinda99 . This time, it worked. It might be worth your while trying again after uninstalling and reinstalling.

Olinda99

I think the secret is not to have the app on your phone

when you get to the end of your online application there's a button saying 'continue set up in the app' and then when you click that the app downloads and you are able to choose Amazon Barclay card and set up without having the actual card

blue.peter

Olinda99 said:

I think the secret is not to have the app on your phone

I'm not convinced. Whilst I did have some initial difficulty, I now have the app installed and working on my phone. (It's android, FWIW.)