UBL UK was formed in 2001, as a result of a merger of two Pakistani banks: United Bank Limited and National Bank of Pakistan, who had been operating in the UK since the mid-1960s. National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is the largest bank in Pakistan, and is owned by the Government of Pakistan. United Bank Limited (UBL) is currently the most profitable bank in Pakistan, and its main shareholder is BESTWAY Group. United National Bank Limited in the UK rebranded to UBL UK in 2012. The key activities of UBL UK are to provide Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking (Residential Real Estate, Corporate, Investments) and Money Transfer services to UK-based individuals and corporate customers. UBL UK is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. The bank adheres fully to UK banking and privacy laws. Depositors’ funds up to £85,000 per person (in case of Joint account up to £170,000) are protected by UBL UK’s membership of the FSCS. UBL UK is registered in England & Wales and the Registered Office and Branch is at 2 Brook Street, London, W1S 1BQ. The company registration number is 4146820.