<p>Barclays’ wholly-owned US consumer banking subsidiary, Barclays Bank Delaware, has agreed to acquire Best Egg, Inc., a leading US direct-to-consumer personal loan origination platform, for $800 million. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026, following the previously announced sale of Barclays’ American Airlines co-brand credit card receivables. Best Egg, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, focuses on prime borrowers and has facilitated over $40 billion in personal loans to more than two million customers since its founding in 2013. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Barclays’ US Consumer Bank and broaden its reach in the US personal lending market. Best Egg currently employs approximately 500 people. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Barclays plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 28, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here</p>

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<p>Barclays Bank Delaware is set to acquire Best Egg, Inc. for $800 million, with the deal expected to close in Q2 2026. Best Egg, a personal loan origination platform, has issued over $40 billion in loans to more than two million customers since 2013. This acquisition aims to enhance Barclays' presence in the US personal lending market and strengthen its US Consumer Bank. Best Egg employs around 500 people.</p>

Barclays to Acquire Best Egg for $800 Million