Is Barclays Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by Google Play, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Barclays Services Limited.
What Barclays's age rating means
Barclays holds a family-friendly PEGI 3 rating on the Google Play. It is broadly appropriate, but a low age rating does not remove every risk: check whether it has chat, ads, or in-app purchases below.
What parents and users report about Barclays
Users frequently report the app crashing or becoming unusable after updates, particularly during login or when switching between apps. Many complain about the recent redesign making navigation harder and key features like cheque deposits or account visibility less reliable. Persistent technical issues, including failed authentication loops and poor performance on newer Android versions, are widespread.
Summarized from 193 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Barclays
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Barclays if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall Barclays on your child's device.
Barclays for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Barclays safe for kids?
Barclays carries a family-friendly official rating (PEGI 3) on the Google Play. That makes it broadly suitable, but even family-rated apps can include chat, ads, or in-app purchases, so check the factors below.
What age rating does Barclays have?
The Google Play rates Barclays as PEGI 3. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.
Can my child use Barclays safely?
If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.
How do I block or remove Barclays from my child's phone?
On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find Barclays and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.