About RBS Group

The RBS group is a large international banking and financial services company. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the Group operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Americas and Asia, serving more than 40 million customers. The Group provides a wide range of products and services to personal, commercial and large corporate and institutional customers through its two principal subsidiaries, The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest, as well as through a number of other well known brands including, Citizens, Ulster Bank, Coutts, Direct Line and Churchill.

History

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group was established by royal charter on 31 May in 1727 and we've been shaping banking history in the UK and around the world ever since.

Following the takeover of National Westminster Bank in 2000, the Group's global business has continued to grow. In addition to a strong UK presence, we have offices in Europe, the USA and Asia.

In the UK, the RBS branch network spans the nation and boasts a pedigree of great variety and distinction. Our history is very much the history of banking in the British Isles over the past four centuries and we can trace our roots back to the sixteenth century through the stories of more than 200 past constituent banks.

Find out more about the history between RBS and Japan:
"RBS and Japan: A history of friendship and trade"

Our Banknotes

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group was established by royal charter on 31 May in 1727 and we've been shaping banking history in the UK and around the world ever since.

RBS Around The World

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group operates in more than 50 countries around the world.

Credit Quality

The short and long term ratings of the Group and its principal rated subsidiaries can be found on the RBS group website.