Allied Irish Bank (GB)

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Allied Irish Bank (GB)
Company type Subsidiary of AIB Group (UK) plc
Founded Uxbridge, Middlesex (1970s)
Headquarters92 Ann Street,
Belfast,
BT1 3HH
Key people
Peter Spratt
Managing Director
ProductsBanking
Website www.aibgb.co.uk

Allied Irish Bank (GB) is a bank operating in the United Kingdom as a subsidiary of Allied Irish Banks (legally registered in the UK as AIB Group (UK) plc).

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History

The Allied Irish Bank can trace its history back to the year of 1825. It was located in London. [1]

Information

The Allied Irish Bank now operates across Great Britain in 21 various locations. The bank also employs about 700 people. [1]

Services

Allied Irish Bank (GB) offers a full range of business banking services, delivered online and through 21 branches in Great Britain. The bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by both the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. It is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. [1]

Awards

Allied Irish Bank has had the following successes and awards:

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "About Allied Irish Bank (GB)". AIBGB. Retrieved 19 October 2013.