v3.25.4
Contingent liabilities and commitments (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [abstract]  
Summary of contingent liabilities and commitments The following table summarises the nominal principal amount of contingent liabilities and commitments which are not
recorded on-balance sheet:
Barclays Bank Group
2025
2024
£m
£m
Guarantees and letters of credit pledged as collateral security
16,890
16,814
Performance guarantees, acceptances and endorsements
9,743
9,751
Total contingent liabilities and financial guarantees
26,633
26,565
  Of which: Financial guarantees and letters of credit carried at fair value
905
988
Documentary credits and other short-term trade related transactions
1,103
1,433
Standby facilities, credit lines and other commitments
354,285
352,344
Total commitments1
355,388
353,777
  Of which: Loan commitments carried at fair value
21,292
15,350
Note
1Includes exposures relating to financial assets classified as assets held for sale.