NatWest Group
NatWest Group is a major British banking and financial services company headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. The group serves retail, commercial, and institutional customers primarily through its brands including NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Ulster Bank.
Brand Identity Data
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
Royal Bank of Scotland founding
The Royal Bank of Scotland was established by Royal Charter in Edinburgh.
National Westminster Bank formation
National Westminster Bank was formed by the merger of National Provincial and Westminster Bank.
Rebrand to NatWest Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc officially changed its name to NatWest Group plc.
European Alternatives to NatWest Group
DZ Bank
DZ Bank AG is the central institution for the cooperative banking group in Germany and functions as a commercial bank and central clearing house. It serves as the holding company for the DZ BANK Group, providing financial services to cooperative banks and corporate clients.
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