FX Trading
BARX
FX trading
MATCH TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL STYLE
Customisable configuration
YOUR AI-POWERED ASSISTANT*
Introducing BARXBot
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Euromoney FX Awards
September 2025
Euromoney FX Awards
September 2025
Euromoney FX Awards
September 2025
The benefits of FX trading with BARX
Unique, deep liquidity
Access liquidity when and where you need it across an extensive range of currencies.
FX products
Execute across FX spot, swaps, forwards, non-deliverable forwards (NDF) and swaps (NDS), and options.
High-performance connectivity
Ultra-low latency execution for competitive pricing, ensuring enhanced efficiency with every execution.
Continuous improvement
Cloud-based architecture allows for ongoing enhancements, ensuring you have the latest features to power your performance.
Dedicated partner
Trade FX on a platform built for 24/5 global markets, supported by a follow‑the‑sun eSales and support team available from Asia open to New York close.
BARX FX – Frequently Asked Questions
BARX FX stands out by offering institutional clients access to deep liquidity across an extensive range of standard currencies and currency pairs, combined with advanced execution tools such as PowerFill and Gator. Its 24-hour trading, integrated AI-powered assistant*, BARXBot, and robust analytics make it a comprehensive solution for electronic FX trading.
* Restrictions, terms and conditions apply.
Users can trade FX spot, forwards, swaps, non-deliverable forwards (NDFs), and both vanilla and exotic FX options.
BARX FX allows execution via streaming, Request for Quote (RFQ), and different order types. The three different order types that are offered as options based on individual user permissions are:
- PowerFill: Barclays’ execution channel for orders against Barclays’ principal liquidity.
- Gator: Combines external venue liquidity with Barclays’ liquidity.
- Manual: Routes orders to Barclays traders for manual execution as well as place FX benchmark orders.
Yes, BARX FX supports straight-through processing to treasury management systems.
BARX FX offers pre-trade volume analysis and post-trade transaction cost analysis to help evaluate execution performance.
You can access BARX FX via:
- Barclays’ proprietary platform
- FIX API for custom integration
- Multi-dealer platforms such as Bloomberg, FXall, FX Connect, and 360T
