Barclays Bank PLC
London
E14 5HP, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7116-1000
http://www.barclays.com
Overview
Barclays Bank is the flagship subsidiary of global financial 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 Europe, Africa (it owns more than half of South African bank Absa Group), the Middle East, and the US. Barclays Bank offers standard retail services such as deposit accounts and lending, including Woolwich-brand mortgages. The bank also provides commercial money transfer services, insurance products, the Barclaycard line of credit cards, and financial advisory services. 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 |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £25,682.1 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (39.2%) |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £2,696.8 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (73.8%) |
| 2010 Employees | 89,400 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 1.0% |
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Key people and executives for Barclays Bank PLC
| Chairman | Marcus Agius (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Group Chief Executive | Robert E. (Bob) Diamond Jr. |
| Group Finance Director and Board Member | Christopher (Chris) Lucas |
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