How to change your name with Barclays

Barclays: I’ve changed my name, what do I do?

Barclays’ guidance doesn’t mention enrolment at all. What it sets out is how the deed poll must be signed: by you, as the person named on it, with your signature independently witnessed. It also says the witness doesn’t need to be a solicitor.

So the details that matter are on the page itself. Check your deed poll is signed and dated, and that your witness has added their signature, name and address. Our guide to who can witness a deed poll explains what “independent” means in practice.

If your bank is the main reason you’re changing your name, our main bank guide covers what to do if any bank queries your documents.

Your account number and sort code stay the same, so your salary, Direct Debits and standing orders keep running. What does need a nudge is anyone who pays you. Banks check the name you’re paid under through Confirmation of Payee, and Pay.UK says a personal account has to match the exact registered name. Once Barclays has your new name, someone paying you under the old one may be told it doesn’t match, so give your employer, landlord and regular payers the new name too. Pay.UK: Confirmation of Payee

Your credit file catches up as lenders report your new name. Our guide to name changes and your credit report explains how the old and new names stay linked, and the name change checklist keeps track of everyone else.