Contingent liabilities, commitments and guarantees - Narrative (Details) £ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023 GBP (£) classAction	Dec. 31, 2022 GBP (£)
Contingent liabilities, commitments and guarantees [Line Items]
Number of class actions \| classAction	2
Estimated financial effect of contingent liabilities	£ 2,741	£ 2,986
Gross loan commitments	144,332	143,795
Maximum exposure
Contingent liabilities, commitments and guarantees [Line Items]
Irrevocable commitments and guarantees	75,573	£ 74,692
Legal proceedings contingent liability
Contingent liabilities, commitments and guarantees [Line Items]
Increase in current tax liabilities	895
Reduction in deferred tax asset	£ 295

The amount of the estimated financial effect of contingent liabilities. [Refer: Contingent liabilities [member]]

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The amount of contractual undiscounted cash flows for gross commitments to receive a loan.

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The increase (decrease) in a deferred tax liability (asset). [Refer: Deferred tax liability (asset)]

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