National Bank of Kuwait (International) Plc

Reference number: 171532

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • NBK UK
  • NBK Wealth

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02773743
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
9 December 1992 (33 years old)
Registered office
13 George Street, London, W1U 3QJ
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Isam Jassim Al Sager Director Jan 1955 19 Jun 2006
Shaikhah Khaled Ali Al Bahar Director Dec 1954 21 Jan 2015
Matthew Anthony Timms Director Jul 1970 7 Dec 2020
Omar Bouhadiba Director Jun 1953 15 Apr 2021
Bassem Boustany Director May 1983 7 Feb 2023
Paul Richard Horner Director Aug 1962 1 Sep 2023
Helene Brichet Director Apr 1970 9 Nov 2024
Mohammad Adnan Rahman Director May 1981 1 Oct 2025
Emma Jane Booth Secretary Not published 22 May 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Acting as a CBTL administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL lender
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Causing dematerialised instructions to be sent
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)
  • Sending dematerialised instructions

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is National Bank of Kuwait (International) Plc FCA authorised?
Yes, National Bank of Kuwait (International) Plc (FRN 171532) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with National Bank of Kuwait (International)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about National Bank of Kuwait (International) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is National Bank of Kuwait (International) a scam or clone?
National Bank of Kuwait (International) is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is National Bank of Kuwait (International)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
National Bank of Kuwait (International)'s FRN is 171532. You can verify it on the FCA register.