Barclays PLC is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of retail banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management services. It operates through the following segments: Barclays United Kingdom (UK), Barclays United Kingdom (UK) Corporate Bank, Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, Barclays Investment Bank, Barclays United States (US) Consumer Bank, and Head Office. The Bar