v3.26.1
Retirement benefits (Details)
£ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2026
GBP (£)
section
Dec. 31, 2025
GBP (£)
Sep. 30, 2025
GBP (£)
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [line items]      
Surplus (deficit) in plan £ 3,100 £ 3,000  
Number of Sections of The UK Retirement Fund (UKRF) | section 2    
Pension defined benefit plans | Defined benefit plans other than multi-employer plans, state plans and plans that share risks between entities under common control | Country of domicile      
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [line items]      
Surplus (deficit) in plan £ 3,200 £ 3,300  
Pension defined benefit plans | Barclays Bank PLC | Country of domicile      
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [line items]      
Surplus (deficit) in plan     £ 1,900
Pension defined benefit plans | Barclays UK | Country of domicile      
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [line items]      
Surplus (deficit) in plan     £ 83