Barclays PLC — Capital/Financing Update 2010

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16 September 2010

Carol White Computershare Investor Services Plc The Pavilions Bridgwater Road Bristol BS997NH Fax Number: 0870 703 0352

Dear Daren

Issuance of Barclays Bank PLC GBP30,000,000 Zero Coupon Notes (SIMPLE 1216) due September 2015 (GB00B3LCWX27)

Barclays Bank PLC has today issued Barclays Bank PLC GBP30,000,000 Zero Coupon Notes (SIMPLE 1216) due September 2015 for settlement on 16 September 2010.

Will you please arrange for Barclays Bank PLC GBP30,000,000 Zero Coupon Notes (SIMPLE 1216) due September 2015 to be created which should be delivered immediately to Barclays Bank PLC Crest Account, Participant ID 034/STAR, in respect of this Issuance.

Yours Sincerely

Jehan Buhart Manuscript Vice President - Legal UK & Europe
Authorised to Sign of Barclays Bank PLC