Full-Time

Claims Handler

Tesco Bank

Tesco Bank

1,001-5,000 employees

Branded banking products and services

Compensation Overview

£26.2k/yr

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • At least 6 months of previous customer service experience, including experience in contact centers, retail, military, hospitality, or leisure.
  • Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong technical capability to use multiple systems simultaneously.
  • Empathy, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Guide customers through each step of their home or motor claim, from first notification of loss to fair and timely resolution.
  • Gather and record accurate information to progress claims efficiently.
  • Assess each case carefully and make fair decisions based on the facts.
  • Arrange repairs, mobility support, or replacements through trusted partners.
  • Handle queries and resolve issues with empathy and professionalism.
  • Explore opportunities to settle claims on first contact where appropriate.
  • Secure repair, mobility, and salvage services for customers through the dedicated supplier network.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service at every interaction and uphold consumer duty responsibilities.

Tesco Bank offers banking products and services branded as Tesco Bank, serving over three million customers with deposits, loans, and everyday accounts linked to the Clubcard loyalty program. Barclays provides the underlying banking infrastructure and services, while Tesco Bank delivers its own customer-facing brand and online and support channels. The difference comes from the Tesco Clubcard integration and retailer-branded banking that pairs simple financial products with a loyalty rewards ecosystem under Barclays’ banking engine. The goal is to help customers manage their money a little better each day through straightforward products and reliable service, while rewarding loyalty.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Pinnacle's January 2025 pet-insurance partnership widens Tesco Bank's cross-sell and retention.
  • Glasgow and Edinburgh hubs centralize operations, lowering complexity versus scattered offices.
  • Barclays' stronger balance sheet and distribution should support Tesco-branded lending growth.

What critics are saying

  • February 2026 Newcastle closure risks 162 jobs and drains operational knowledge.
  • Integration into Barclays through 2026 creates churn, duplicated systems, and service slippage.
  • Tesco Bank's retail-banking identity is disappearing; Barclays could fully absorb the franchise.

What makes Tesco Bank unique

  • Tesco Bank still sells Tesco-branded banking through Barclays' November 2024 partnership.
  • Tesco retains insurance, ATMs, travel money, and gift cards after the sale.
  • Its grocery-linked brand reaches millions of Tesco shoppers, unlike pure-play digital lenders.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Commuter Benefits

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Gym Membership

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-1%
Newsquest
Feb 5th, 2026
Tesco Bank to close Newcastle office as roles shift to Glasgow hub

Tesco Bank to close Newcastle office as roles shift to Glasgow hub. Hundreds of Tesco Bank roles are at risk after the firm confirmed plans to relocate the majority of its customer service staff to Glasgow (Image: Archives) Hundreds of Tesco Bank roles are at risk after the firm confirmed plans to relocate the majority of its customer service staff to Glasgow. More than 160 jobs could be affected under proposals to close the bank's offices at Quorum Business Park in North Tyneside later this year, with roles transferring to its existing service centre in Glasgow. Tesco Bank said the move would "simplify" its operations as it continues its integration with Barclays, which completed the acquisition of Tesco Bank's banking operations in November 2024. Around 162 staff are currently based at the Newcastle site. A formal consultation process is now under way. The bank said affected employees would be "strongly supported", with a focus on redeployment opportunities within Tesco Bank and Barclays. Glasgow will remain a central hub for the business, with no changes planned for Tesco Bank staff already contracted in the city who moved to Barclays' Clyde Place campus in summer 2025. The bank will also maintain a presence in Edinburgh and is currently seeking an alternative site in the same area, replacing its existing office at South Gyle Crescent. Tesco Insurance and Money Services, which also operates from Quorum Business Park, will not be affected by the proposals.

Barclays
Feb 14th, 2025
Completion of the acquisition of Tesco's retail banking business and commencement of long-term strategic partnership with Tesco

Barclays Bank UK PLC has successfully completed the acquisition of the retail banking business of Tesco Personal Finance plc.

City A.M.
Feb 13th, 2025
Barclays Exceeds Expectations with Tesco Bank Acquisition

Barclays exceeded expectations in its annual results, reporting a pretax profit of £1.7bn in Q4, surpassing the £1.62bn forecast. For 2024, it achieved a profit of £8.1bn, a 24% increase from 2023. The acquisition of Tesco Bank's retail business on Nov 1, 2024, contributed a £0.6bn gain, boosting UK income by 9%. Barclays UK saw a 25% rise in pre-tax profit to £3.58bn. The bank announced a £1bn share buyback for Q1 2025.

Retail Sector
Dec 9th, 2024
The gift card revolution: insights from Anna Uprichard

After starting her career at a startup focused on making financial products accessible in grocery stores, Uprichard joined Tesco Bank, where she was instrumental in launching its gift card program.

Maxthon
Dec 2nd, 2024
Debunking Myths About Online Banking Security

In a troubling incident that highlighted the vulnerabilities within the financial sector, Tesco Bank became the latest target of a cyber breach.