Which banks operate in the United Kingdom?

This is a list of banks operating in the United Kingdom. The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Further information: Big Four (banking) § United Kingdom British banking has been highly consolidated since the early 20th century.

How many banks are in the UK?

Total assets and annual profit are provided in mln EUR, GBP and USD. In 2020, 100 top banks in the United Kingdom comprised together about 70,0 % of the country's banking assets. Slightly more than the half of these banks (61) have domestic capital, while 39 banks are foreign-controlled representing 19 different countries.

What are the top 5 banks in the UK?

The top five largest banks are HSBC Holdings, Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Barclays, and Standard Chartered. This handful of banks has a monopoly on services to these enterprises. Let us now look at some of the history and current status of the top banks in the UK.