Barclays Bank PLC
London
E14 5HP, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7116-1000
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.barclays.com
Overview
Barclays Bank is the flagship subsidiary of financial services group Barclays PLC. The bank is primarily active in the UK, where it has some 1,700 branches, but also has significant retail and commercial operations in 50 countries throughout Europe and in several African nations, as well as the Middle East. It offers standard retail services such as current accounts, savings and investments, mortgages and other loans, insurance (it owns 59% of bancassurance provider Absa Group), credit cards (the Barclaycard), and online banking. Barclays Bank traces its roots to the late 17th century.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Barclays Bank PLC
| Company Type | Subsidiary of Barclays |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Barclays Bank PLC
| Chairman | Marcus Agius (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Group Chief Executive | John S. Varley Connect to this executive |
| President and Director; CEO, Investment Banking and Investment Management | Robert E. (Bob) Diamond Jr. Connect to this executive |
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Top competitors of Barclays Bank PLC
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