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 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Parent company: Lloyds Banking Group (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Country: Welsh (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- Bank of Wales — Wikipedia (reference)
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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.
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