The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) was founded in 1952 by a group of visionary Kuwaiti merchants, including Ahmed Saud Al-Khaled, Khalid Zaid Al-Khalid, and others, to meet local banking needs after a discriminatory incident. The NBK UK presence is through National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC, a public limited company incorporated in 1992, operating from London to serve international markets, with regulatory oversight from the PRA and FCA in the UK.
Overview
- Ticker: KSE: NBKK or NBK
- Routing / Sort Codes Not Found
- Swift Code: NBOKGB2L
- Market Cap: ~ Approx. £22 B
- Founders: Ahmed Saud Al-Khaled, Khalid Zaid Al-Khalid, and others.
- Alternate Names: NBK
- Category: Public Company
Headquarters
- Location: NBK House, 13 George Street, London, W1U 3QJ, UK, United Kingdom
- City: London
- Website: nbk.com
Accreditation & Regulation
The National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC (NBK UK) is regulated by the FCA & PRA, with firm reference number 171532, under UK law, offering services like Private & Corporate Banking; for complaints, the Financial Ombudsman Service can help if NBK UK fails to resolve them, and for quality assurance, they hold credit ratings from agencies like S&P, Moody's, and Fitch, which operates under UK regulations. While specific certifications aren't listed, their robust regulatory status (PRA/FCA) and major credit ratings serve as quality benchmarks.
Customer Support
- Phone(s):
- Email: info@nbki.com
- Online Help: National Bank of Kuwait Help & Support