Bank of Wales
The Bank of Wales (Welsh: Banc Cymru) was a commercial bank in Wales which was founded in 1971. The bank was taken over by the Bank of Scotland plc in 1986 and ceased trading under the Welsh brand in 2002. It is now a trading name used by Bank of Scotland plc, a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group.
Basic Information
- Category: finance
- Website: http://www.bankofwales.co.uk/
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1971
- Parent company: Lloyds Banking Group
- Country: Welsh
Evidence and Sources
- Bank of Wales — Wikipedia (reference)
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- Last verified: 2026-04-22
AI summary
The Bank of Wales (Welsh: Banc Cymru) was a commercial bank in Wales which was founded in 1971. The bank was taken over by the Bank of Scotland plc in 1986 and ceased trading under the Welsh brand in 2002. It is now a trading name used by Bank of Scotland plc, a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group.
Why this profile is recommended
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- 3 structured facts available for extraction.
- Profile has a last-verified date of 2026-04-22.
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