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Barclays: A Global Leader in Financial Services and Investment Banking
Barclays plc, commonly referred to simply as Barclays, is a multinational financial services and investment bank founded in 1690 in London by John Freame and Thomas Gould. It is one of the most influential multinationals in terms of corporate control and global financial stability. Barclays offers a wide range of financial products to its customers, including everyday current accounts for managing transactions like direct debits, savings accounts, ISAs, mortgages, and personal loans. They also provide current accounts for business owners.
The corporation focuses on four key areas: personal banking, wealth management, investment management, and corporate banking. Barclays operates over 4,750 branches across 55 countries, with more than 1,500 branches located in the United Kingdom. With an annual net income of over £895 million and more than 79,000 employees, Barclays is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Barclays operates over 1,500 branches across 850 towns and cities throughout the UK. Opening times vary depending on the location and size of the branch. Typically, Barclays branches are open from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Most branches have reduced opening hours on Saturdays and are closed on Sundays. However, Barclays offers 24/7 access to ATMs in many of its locations, and their online banking service allows customers to manage certain banking services at any time. Barclays’ opening times may vary on public holidays, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas, Boxing Day, and other bank holidays. To find the opening times for a Barclays branch near you, you can use the branch locator at opening-times.co.uk.
While Barclays is a household name in financial services, here are five things you may not know about the bank:
- Barclays was the first company in the world to deploy an ATM in 1967, located in Enfield, UK, with British actor Reg Varney being the first person to use it.
- Barclays launched the first-ever credit card in the UK in 1966.
- They were also the first to introduce a debit card in the UK, with their Connect card in 1987.
- Barclays’ total assets are worth over £1.1 trillion.
- Barclays was the official sponsor of The Football League from 1987 to 1993, and the English Premier League from 2001 to 2016.
Barclays offers a comprehensive range of products and services for individuals, businesses, and corporations. Most branches provide services such as internal quick service points, internal and external ATMs with audio assistance, mortgage advisory services, card issuing facilities, and dedicated counters for Business and Premier accounts. Barclays also offers wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals, who are invited to work with the bank’s wealth management division to invest their earnings.
Barclays' online banking service offers a secure and convenient way to manage finances. Customers can make payments, view all accounts in one place, transfer funds, check balances and statements, and order or report lost/stolen cards. In addition, Barclays provides a mobile banking app, allowing clients to manage their finances on the go.
Barclays was founded in 1690 on Lombard Street, London, and took the name Barclays in 1736 when James Barclay became a partner. The early 20th century marked a period of expansion as the company acquired numerous smaller banks across England. During the mid-20th century, Barclays ventured into international markets, forming partnerships with global institutions such as the National Bank of South Africa and the Central Bank of India.
In the latter half of the 20th century, Barclays continued its international growth with further acquisitions. One of the most notable events in the 21st century was the acquisition of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. in 2008, which marked a significant milestone in Barclays' expansion into the US market. In recent years, Barclays has been divesting some of its assets, including selling its Retail Banking unit to CaixaBank in Spain and divesting over £1.5 billion worth of shares in Barclays Africa Group.
