Two Decades of Partnership, Growth, and Community

CONTRIBUTED BY BARCLAYS

With an enduring commitment to partnership and innovation, Barclays has spent the last 20 years etching its legacy into the fabric of the First State. Our journey began in 2004, when UK-based Barclays PLC made a decisive entry into the United States credit card market by acquiring Juniper Financial Corporation, a startup online bank headquartered along Wilmington’s riverfront. This acquisition provided Barclays with a strategic entry point into the world’s largest credit card market and set the stage for its expansion within the U.S. banking ecosystem.

MILESTONES OF REMARKABLE GROWTH

Over two decades, Barclays has emerged as a formidable force in banking — ascending from its Wilmington roots to become the ninth-largest credit card issuer in the nation, now serving more than 20 million customers through co-branded products that represent some of America’s best-known brands. Barclays’ co-branded card programs, designed in collaboration with prominent partners such as General Motors, Gap, JetBlue, AARP, Carnival Cruise Line, Microsoft Xbox, and Wyndham, represent the bank’s innovative spirit and marketing acumen.

In 2012, Barclays expanded its product suite to include high-yield online savings accounts, which now boast about $23 billion in retail deposit balances. This diversification has not only cemented the bank’s financial strength, but also helped countless consumers pursue better financial futures.

BUILDING COMMUNITY, FOSTERING EXCELLENCE

At the heart of Barclays’ success in Delaware are the colleagues who fuel its vision. What began with a few hundred dedicated professionals in a single building in Wilmington has evolved into a network of thousands across the United States. Today, thousands of employees — including over 50 celebrating their own 20-year journeys at Barclays — stand as testament to the bank’s culture of excellence, resilience, and collaboration. Barclays’ commitment to Delaware extends well beyond business. The bank’s colleagues have embodied a spirit of citizenship, volunteering over 170,000 hours and participating in more than 16,000 activities since 2019. The bank’s support for organizations such as the West End Neighborhood House, REACH Riverside, and The Challenge Program has helped hundreds of Delawareans start new businesses and learn skills that help land valuable jobs. From supporting local businesses and charities to empowering individuals with vital skills, Barclays’ presence has been a force for good throughout the region.

DELAWARE: OUR ENDURING HOME

Barclays’ roots in Wilmington run deep. The bank’s purchase and renovation of its U.S. headquarters at 125 South West Street, complete with modern amenities and collaborative workspaces, signals a forwardthinking approach to the well-being and growth of its colleagues and organizational culture.

Pride in Delaware is more than sentiment; it is a hallmark of Barclays’ identity. The bank’s story over the past 20 years is one of partnership, growth, and community impact. As Barclays looks to the future, it does so anchored by its heritage in the First State — an exceptional place to work, an engine of innovation and growth, and a home in every sense.