Barclays acquires Tesco Bank for £600m

  • Barclays Bank is set to acquire the retail banking business of UK supermarket Tesco for £600 million.
  • The deal includes taking over Tesco’s banking operations in loans, credit cards, and customer savings and deposits.
  • Barclays will also enter an exclusive long-term partnership to offer Tesco-branded credit cards, personal loans, and deposits.
  • The acquisition is expected to remove £7.7 billion of capital-intensive assets and £6.7 billion of financial liabilities from Tesco’s balance sheet.
  • Around 2,800 Tesco Bank employees will move to Barclays.
  • The deal, subject to regulatory approval, is anticipated to conclude in the second half of 2024.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

You May Also Like

Salmon Strengthens Fundraising for Philippines Expansion

Fintech company Salmon secures new funding to enhance its operations in the Philippines.Highlights: Salmon raises significant funds to...

Truist Pilots Zelle Bill Payments, Strengthening Digital Banking Services

New pilot program aims to simplify bill payments through Zelle for customers.Highlights: Truist launches pilot program for Zelle...

ACI Worldwide Strengthens Payment Solutions with Cloud-Native Platform

New platform enhances support for eight U.S. payment networks.Highlights: ACI Worldwide launches a cloud-native payment platform.The platform supports...

LendingClub Rebrands as Happen Bank, Strengthens Digital Banking Services

The transformation aims to enhance customer engagement and streamline services.Highlights: LendingClub officially rebrands to Happen Bank.The rebrand focuses...