Anthropic says Barclays is expanding Claude across its global operations
Anthropic said on October 1, 2026 that Barclays is expanding its collaboration to deploy Claude across the bank’s global operations. According to the announcement, Barclays plans to use Claude to accelerate software development, modernize legacy systems, and improve operational efficiency. Anthropic also said Barclays expects Claude Code adoption to reach 50% of its developer population by the end of 2026, with adoption rising to a majority of software engineers in 2027. The company described current uses that include a colleague knowledge assistant for more than 16,000 employees and a Global Markets workflow that helps classify and route client inquiries. The post frames the rollout as a governed enterprise deployment, with security, oversight, and human review emphasized throughout.
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