v3.26.1
Retirement benefits (Details) - GBP (£)
£ in Billions
Jun. 30, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [line items]      
Surplus (deficit) in plan £ 3.1 £ 3.1  
Defined benefit plans other than multi-employer plans, state plans and plans that share risks between entities under common control | Pension defined benefit plans | Country of domicile      
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [line items]      
Surplus (deficit) in plan £ 3.2 £ 3.2  
Barclays Bank PLC | Pension defined benefit plans | Country of domicile      
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [line items]      
Surplus (deficit) in plan     £ 1.9