Our Summary: Barclays Bank does not offer any products or services that enable its customers to buy shares, ETFs, and other financial assets directly through its online banking platform.
Barclays account holders will need to sign up to a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) licensed trading platform in the UK like eToro to start investing in stocks.
How to buy Shares with Barclays Online
The fastest and safest way to buy stocks with a Barclays Bank account in the United Kingdom or Europe is with the eToro trading platform. They offer fast and cheap GBP and EUR deposits from Barclays Bank accounts to trade over 8,000 stocks, ETFs, commodities, and much more. The eToro (UK) Ltd. company is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with a registration number of 7973792.
You can get started investing in stocks via Barclays Bank with this simple guide:
- Sign up to eToro: Register to the eToro trading platform.
- Deposit GBP: Find the Deposit Funds button and transfer GBP from your Barclays online banking account.
- Find Asset: Find the Stock, ETF, or another asset you want to buy on the eToro platform.
- Buy Stock: Input the GBP amount you want to invest and execute your trade.

Can I buy Barclays Shares?
Yes, you can buy Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) shares through an online broker that is licensed by the FCA such as eToro or Trading212. You will need to open an account, deposit some funds, and then place a buy order for the number of BARC shares that you want to purchase.
If you are a UK resident, you may also be able to buy Barclays shares through an SIPP or ISA account with a compliant broker.
What is Barclays Bank Share Dividend?
The average dividend yield for Barclays PLC in 2022 is 4.3%. The method to calculate Barclays' dividend yield is dividing the annual dividend by the current share price. Given the recent market volatility in England, this number is subject to change.

Barclays Bank (BARC) Share Price
The live price of Barclays shares priced in Great British Pounds (GBP).
About Barclays Bank
Barclays is a British multinational bank and financial services company headquartered in London. It is a universal bank with global reach, offering products and services across personal, corporate, and investment banking, credit cards, and wealth management.

Barclays Bank has a long history dating back to 1690 when John Freame and Thomas Gould started trading as goldsmith bankers in London. The company has weathered several challenges in its more than three centuries of operation, including the 2008 financial crisis, when it was one of the few major banks in the UK to avoid state bailouts.
Today, Barclays Bank is one of the biggest banks in the UK with over 24 million customers and a workforce of around 85,000. It is also a major player in the US with operations in New York, Los Angeles, and other key cities. Barclays is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.