Barclays Bank UK PLC

Barclays Bank UK PLC is one of the largest retail banks in the United Kingdom. It is the ring-fenced UK retail and business banking arm of Barclays PLC, one of the country's Big Four banks.

For personal customers, Barclays offers current accounts, savings accounts, mortgages, personal loans, and credit cards through its Barclaycard brand. Business customers can access business current accounts, lending, and financial support. The bank also provides investment and wealth management services for those with larger sums to manage.

Barclays operates one of the biggest branch and ATM networks in the UK, though it has reduced its branch presence significantly over the past decade. The Barclays app and online banking platform are widely used, with high ratings on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Barclaycard is one of the UK's most recognised credit card brands, offering a range of cards with varying interest rates, reward programmes, and credit limits.

If you have an account, loan, or credit card with Barclays and have a concern, you can contact their customer service team by phone or through the app. Their registered address is 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP. Barclays is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by both the PRA and the Financial Conduct Authority. Your eligible deposits with Barclays are protected up to £85,000 per person under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

If you have a dispute you cannot resolve with Barclays directly, you may be able to refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service after you have completed their complaints process. Free debt advice is available from StepChange and National Debtline if you are struggling with any Barclays product.