NBK set up a branch in London in 1983 as part of its initial strategy to capture investment and trade flows with Kuwait and to service Kuwaiti customers and provide convenient and secure locations for their deposits, whether for expenses when traveling in Europe or for longer-term investment security. In 1992, the branch structure was replaced by a wholly owned subsidiary, NBK International, with one branch in Portman Square and two in Edgware Road (currently closed). In 1996, NBK Paris became a branch of NBK International in a move aimed at consolidating and strengthening the bank’s European operations.

Today, NBKI London offers a wide range of services to customers including counter services, private banking in addition to a comprehensive range of wholesale banking and Treasury activities for the Bank’s traditional customer base of exporters and contracting companies involved in the public and private business sectors in Kuwait and the Middle East.

London Private Banking offers traditional financial products and assistance as well real estate advisory services to assist investors in the acquisition and financing of commercial and residential real estate properties. In addition, through its Trust and Estates team, London offers advice to families on wealth planning for their international assets.

National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC

• Head Office:
  13 George Street,
  London, W1U 3QJ, UK
  Tel: +44 (0)20 7224 2277
  Fax: +44 (0)20 7224 2101
  Email: info@nbki.com

• Portman Square Branch:
  7 Portman Square
  London, W1H 6NA, UK
  Tel: +44 (0)20 7224 2277
  Fax: +44 (0)20 7486 3877