FRN Variable Rate Fix

Barclays Bank PLC
                  
                            RATE FIX NOTICE

Issue Name:                 Barclays Bank Plc Series 80
                            US$ 100,000,000 Floating Rate Subordinated
                            Step Up Callable Notes Due February 2011
ISIN Code:                  XS0125254192
Interest Rate:              1.750000%
Base Rate:                  1.300000%
Interest Period:            28-May-04 to 31-Aug-04
Day Count Method:           Actual/360
Number of Days in Period:   95
Payment Date:               31-Aug-04
Denomination:               Coupon:
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        10,000.00           USD     46.18