Santander UK (officially Santander UK plc) is a British bank, wholly owned by the Spanish Santander Group, formally created in 2010. This came after the Spanish-based parent company, Banco Santander, acquired several British banks over the preceding years. It offers a broad range of financial services including personal banking, mortgages, savings, corporate and commercial banking, and wealth management. With around 14 million active customers, it ranks among the UK’s leading personal financial services institutions.
Overview
- Ticker: Preference shares: SANB.L on the London Stock Exchange
- Routing / Sort Codes:
- Swift Code: ABBYGB2L
- Market Cap: ~ USD 60.9 B for Santander UK plc (preference shares)
- Founders: Formed by merger: Abbey National plc, Bradford & Bingley
- Alternate Names: Sometimes referred to simply as “Santander UK” or “Santander UK plc”
- Category: Public company (has listed securities: preference shares and AT1)
Headquarters
- Location: 2 Triton Square, Regent’s Place, London, NW1 3AN, UK
- City: London
- Website: santander.co.uk
Accreditation & Regulation
- Accrediting bodies: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential
- Valid certifications: —
- Quality Assurance / Regulatory Status: Fully regulated by FCA & PRA; UK deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) for eligible
Customer Support
- Phone: +44 800 389 7000 or 0800 917 9170 for general enquiries
- Online Help: Santander UK Support Page
