Barclays is a British universal bank that moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide, serving individuals, small businesses, major corporations and governments. The group operates across five core divisions: UK Consumer Bank, Barclays UK Corporate Bank, Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, Barclays Investment Bank and Barclays US Consumer Bank. Its technical work spans digital innovation, financial services technology and the delivery of banking services.
The bank employs approximately 100,000 colleagues and serves customers and clients in 38 countries, with its headquarters in London and significant operations in the United Kingdom and the United States. Its stated purpose is working together for a better financial future, and it combines deep expertise with digital innovation while maintaining financial stability and supporting economic progress in the communities it serves.
Barclays has a heritage of more than 300 years and describes its ambition as being the UK-centred leader in global finance. Its industry coverage extends across banking, consumer finance, corporate banking, private banking and wealth management, investment banking, and government and institutional financial services.
