FRN Variable Rate Fix

Barclays Bank PLC
                  

                            RATE FIX NOTICE

Issue Name:                  Barclays Bank Plc EUR 50,000,000 notes 
                             due 19th February 2029 Serise 53
ISIN Code:                   XS0093415288
Interest Rate:               4.981000%
Base Rate:                   4.981000%
Interest Period:             19-Feb-04 to 21-Feb-05
Day Count Method:            Actual/Actual
Number of Days in Period:    368
Payment Date:                21-Feb-05
Denomination:                Coupon:
10,000.00                    EUR 501.01