Barclays Bank appears in Irving's diaries primarily in the context of financial transactions and international money transfers. References suggest its use for both receiving and sending funds, particularly involving Swiss accounts. The bank’s systems are occasionally noted as being cumbersome or requiring workarounds.
Barclays Bank served as a conduit for international financial dealings, particularly those involving Swiss accounts and transfers to and from the UK. The diaries indicate a reliance on the bank for moving funds, though frustrations with its systems are also evident.
* 2021: Mentioned in relation to receiving a report and sending DVDs, potentially involving financial transactions. * 2023: A British account was considered as an intermediary for transferring money to a Swiss account ("en retour"). * 2023: Financial worries are noted alongside references to "settled today as it is month end," implying Barclays Bank was involved in account management. * 2023: A request for a statement is mentioned, indicating a need to track Barclays Bank account activity.
The references to Barclays Bank remain consistent across the diary years, primarily focused on its role in facilitating international money transfers and account management. There's a gradual shift from simply mentioning its existence to expressing frustrations with its systems and processes.