Clydesdale Bank was founded in 1838 with a head office in Glasgow and a single branch in Edinburgh. One of our founding principles was the importance of building and maintaining relationships with all our customers.

That's why our early fortunes were linked closely with those of Scotland's 19th century traders, industrialists and merchants and why we have always been at the forefront of making banking better. Cheque guarantee cards and personal loans are just two examples of financial services that were pioneered in Scotland by Clydesdale Bank.

Today, we are one of the leading Scottish banks and our services match the needs of a new generation of enterprise, from the smallest sole trader to the largest corporation. And we still believe in personal service that's second to none.

That's why our personal customers enjoy a consistently friendly service through a comprehensive network of over 150 Clydesdale Bank branches throughout Scotland, in London and the North of England, as well as access to some of the most advanced 'ATM's in the UK.

While we are continuing to invest in our branches, we're also giving customers increasing choice in how they want to manage their finances: over the counter, over the phone, over the internet, or face-to-face with our personal bankers and mobile mortgage advisers.

Expanding our operations into the South of England with our innovative Financial Solutions Centres, means we can offer more customers a highly integrated business and private banking service.

As a socially inclusive bank, we offer a range of financial services solutions tailored to suit the needs of all income levels. We are also committed to helping all our customers protect and enhance their wealth through a comprehensive range of insurance and investment options.

Clydesdale Bank was accredited with Investors in People along with the whole of the group's UK operations*, reflecting the value the Bank places on training and developing its people. In addition, Clydesdale Bank has been voted "Best Mortgage Lender in Scotland" three times in a row by Your Mortgage Magazine**.

And even in its infancy, Clydesdale Bank International has already been recognised by being voted "Best Commitment to Service 2006" by Investment International in their annual awards to the offshore world, starting as we mean to go on.

Since 1987, we have been a member of the National Australia Bank, an international financial services group which had assets of more than £195 billion, almost 8 million banking customers and more than 2.3 million wealth management clients.***

So while we remain Scottish at heart (we issue our own banknotes commemorating famous Scots, for example) we now provide customers with products and services with a world of experience behind them.

* 2005
** Since 2005
*** As at 30th September 2006

Important Information

Clydesdale Bank International is a trading name of Clydesdale Bank PLC. The Guernsey branch of Clydesdale Bank PLC is licensed as a deposit taker by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, under the Banking Supervision (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1994 as amended.

Clydesdale Bank PLC subscribes to the Banking code. Copies of the code are available on request from any of our branches. Alternatively, you can use these links to obtain a copy of the Banking Code, and 'You and your Mortgage' leaflet.

Clydesdale Bank PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.