FX Trading
BARX
FX trading
MATCH TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL STYLE
Customisable configuration
YOUR AI-POWERED ASSISTANT*
Introducing BARXBot
NOW WITH FASTER ACCESS
Fast and seamless login experience
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 with an extensive range of standard currencies and currency pairs via top-tier liquidity providers and internal liquidity pools.
Products, vehicles and algos
Execute automatically and efficiently across spot FX, swaps, forwards, non-deliverable forwards and options. Plus access favourite tools and algos including Gator and Options Pricer.
High-performance connectivity
Ultra-low latency execution for competitive pricing and minimal slippage ensuring enhanced efficiency with every order.
Continuous improvement
Cloud-based architecture allows for ongoing enhancements, ensuring you have the latest features to power your performance.
Dedicated partner
Optimise your foreign exchange trading with our global sales team’s support across quantitative modelling, comprehensive analytics and user-centric enhancements.
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 spot FX, 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
