The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, founded in 1727, is one of Europe's leading financial services groups. By market capitalisation it is the second largest bank in the UK and in Europe and ranks sixth in the world.

The Royal Bank of Scotland has a real history. Its many services demonstrate its skills from one area to another and it has become one of the main British banking groups. RBS's activities cover account management, savings, loans and credit cards for both professionals and private individuals. It also sells insurance (life and general) and investment products through its subsidiary Direct Line, and other more practical services, such as its on-line and telephone banking.