Barclays

Barclays plc, based in London, England, is a British global universal bank. Barclays is divided into two divisions: Barclays UK and Barclays International, with Barclays Execution Services as a service firm.

Barclays may trace its roots back to a goldsmith banking firm founded in the City of London in 1690. In 1736, James Barclay joined the company as a partner. In 1896, Goslings Bank, Backhouse's Bank, and Gurney's Bank merged to form Barclays and Co., a joint-stock bank based in London and the English provinces. Barclays grew to become a countrywide bank during the next few decades. The world's first cash dispenser was installed by Barclays in 1967. Barclays has acquired a number of companies, including London, Provincial and South Western Bank in 1918, British Linen Bank in 1919, Mercantile Credit in 1975, the Woolwich in 2000, and Lehman Brothers' North American businesses in 2008.

Barclays UK and Barclays International are the two divisions of the corporation, which are backed by Barclays Execution Services, a service company. The Financial Stability Board considers it a systemically significant bank.

Total assets (billions of US$): $1,842.49

Headquarters: London, England

Website: https://home.barclays/