Barclays PLC — Capital/Financing Update 2011

Jul 6, 2011

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

6 July 2011

Dear Carol,

Issuance of Barclays Bank PLC GBP5,000,000 Notes due July 2016 (ISIN: GB00B6R4VR04) (SIMPLE 1299) (hereinafter, the "Notes")

Barclays Bank PLC will issue the Notes for settlement on 6 July 2011.

Will you please arrange for the Notes 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

for and on behalf of Barclays Bank PLC