Strangest Bank Testimonial Ever? The Very Real 'Crystal Barn' Talks Chakras and Card Readers

Barclaycard and Droga5 London feature an odd business with serious growth

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Banks love to feature small-business clients in their ads, but these often fall into pretty safe and predictable categories like bakeries, bicycle shops or fashion boutiques.

So when British finance company Barclaycard and agency Droga5 London were looking for the best entrepreneurs to feature in their new longform spot, they went with an … unexpected choice.

The Crystal Barn in Kettering, England, is not your usual small business—nor is this your usual small-business ad. They sell a wide range of crystals that some believe to be imbued with special restorative properties.

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