FRN Variable Rate Fix

Barclays Bank PLC
                  

                            RATE FIX NOTICE

Issue Name:                 Barclays Bank PLC Series 56
                            Subordinated Fixed to CMS-Linked Notes Due 2009
ISIN Code:                  XS0096198956
Interest Rate:              4.000000%
Base Rate:                  4.104000%
Interest Period:            06-Apr-04 to 06-Apr-05
Day Count Method:           30E/360
Number of Days in Period:   360
Payment Date:               06-Apr-05
Denomination:               Coupon:
100,000.00                  EUR 4,000.00