Barclays is a British universal bank with a heritage spanning more than 300 years. Headquartered in London, it operates across 38 countries worldwide with approximately 100,000 colleagues. The bank provides a broad range of financial services, structured around several key divisions.
Its operations include a UK Consumer Bank, a UK Corporate Bank for businesses, and a US Consumer Bank. It also runs Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, alongside Barclays Investment Bank, which provides services to corporations and governments. The firm is committed to being a UK-centred leader in global finance.
Barclays is guided by its purpose of working together for a better financial future. A stated aim is to support economic progress in the communities it serves. The bank pursues this through its established market positions and ongoing work in digital innovation.
