THE DAILY EDITION · 1 OCTOBER 2026
Barclays expands Claude use across bank, targets wider developer adoption
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Barclays gave a concrete rollout plan with adoption targets for Claude Code, making the bank’s use of enterprise AI more specific than a general partnership update.
Barclays is extending Claude across the bank to speed software development, modernize legacy systems and improve operational efficiency, according to Anthropic. The bank expects Claude Code use to reach half of its developer population by the end of 2026 and a majority of software engineers in 2027. The companies said the broader partnership is aimed at practical AI applications across Barclays’ operations, with a focus on productivity, resilience and customer and client outcomes.
Barclays Group co-chief operating officer Anne Marie Darling said the bank wants the technology to change how work is done, including reworking processes and reducing time spent on routine tasks. Craig Bright, the other group co-chief operating officer, said the bank is using Claude to modernize legacy platforms, improve software quality and free technical staff for more complex work. The statements frame the rollout as part of Barclays’ internal technology and operating changes rather than a standalone customer-facing product launch.