[June 09, 2026]

Barclays Renews Long-Standing Credit Card Partnership with Barnes & Noble

Barclays US Consumer Bank today announced the long-term renewal of its exclusive co-branded credit card partnership with Barnes & Noble, the nation's largest retail bookseller. The renewed agreement reinforces a collaboration that has delivered meaningful value to book lovers since 2006 and continues to provide cardmembers with rewards designed specifically for Barnes & Noble customers.

The Barnes & Noble Mastercard®, exclusively issued by Barclays, offers tailored benefits for dedicated readers, including 5% back on Barnes & Noble and Paper Source purchases, automatic Barnes & Noble Gift Card rewards, dining rewards, and premium membership incentives. The renewed partnership ensures the continuation of these valuable benefits for Barnes & Noble shoppers across physical stores and online at bn.com.

"Barnes & Noble is an iconic American brand with a deeply loyal customer base, and we are proud to extend one of Barclays' longest-standing co-branded partnerships," said Doug Villone, head of cards and partnerships, Barclays US Consumer Bank. "For two decades, we've worked together to design a card program that rewards customers for doing what they love most - discovering books, authors, and ideas - while delivering meaningful, everyday value."

Since its launch, the Barnes & Noble Mastercard has focused on rewarding frequent shoppers with a simple and compelling structure that aligns closely with how customers engage with the brand.

"Barnes & Noble is very pleased to continue to work with Barclays to offer its customers such a compelling credit card proposition," said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. "The Barnes & Noble astercard®, exclusively issued by Barclays, has proved its enduring popularity with our bookstore customers."

Key features of the Barnes & Noble Mastercard include:

• 5% back on purchases made at Barnes & Noble stores and on bn.com, as well as Paper Source purchases.
• Customers who become new cardmembers by opening accounts online can earn a $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card once they complete their first purchase.
• Customers who become new cardmembers at the Barnes & Noble store may qualify for a complimentary year of Premium Membership, worth $39.99, and will get $10 off their first eligible purchase.
• An additional $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card every time cardmembers earn 2,500 points, with points earned at a rate of five points per dollar on eligible purchases.
• Restaurant rewards on eligible dining purchases.
• A complimentary 12-month Barnes & Noble Premium Membership for qualifying existing cardmembers who spend $7,500 annually on eligible purchases.

Barclays has been the exclusive issuer of the Barnes & Noble credit card since 2006. The relationship was most recently extended in 2022.

About Barclays

Barclays US Consumer Bank is a leading digital banking partner that provides award-winning credit card, personal loan and savings products to more than 25 million consumers. As one of the fastest-growing U.S. credit card issuers, the bank creates highly customized programs that drive customer loyalty for some of America's best travel, retail and affinity brands. Member FDIC. For more information, please visit www.BarclaysUS.com

About Barnes and Noble

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States. The Company has more than 700 bookstores across the United States, as well as its online bookstore at bn.com, the NOOK digital business which offers both eBooks and audiobooks, including the B&N Audiobooks subscription, the SparkNotes educational service, and stationery and gift retailer Paper Source. General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be found on the Company's website at www.bn.com.

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