Barclays Bank is the fourth largest bank in the United Kingdom. The bank can trace its routes back to 1690 in London. The name barclay first arose in 1736. Today the bank is a global financial service provider operating in the UK, Europe, United States, and Africa. The bank's headquarters are at Lombard Street in the City of London. Currently, offices are under construction at One Churchill Place for a new head office building.
History of Barclays Bank
1896- several small London banks unite under the banner of Barclays and Co
1905-1916- acquisitions of small English banks extends the branch network
1918- Barclays amalgamated with the London, Provincial and South Western Bank
1966- Barclaycard launched, the first credit card in the world
