Barclays PLC — Capital/Financing Update 2012

Nov 29, 2012

5 North Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 4BB United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)20 7623 2323 barclays.com

Carol White Computershare Investor Services Plc The Pavilions Bridgwater Road Bristol BS99 7NH Fax Number: 0870 703 0352

28 November 2012

Dear Carol,

Issuance of Barclays Bank PLC GBP 10,000,000 Index Linked Notes due November 2018 (ISIN: GB00B92CK620) (hereinafter, the "Notes")

Barclays Bank PLC will issue the Notes for settlement on 30 November 2012.

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

Barclays Bank PLC. Registered in England 1026167. Registered Office 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and a member of the London Stock Exchange.