Rabobank in the UK
For over 40 years Rabobank has been serving and supporting the UK's Food and Agribusiness (F&A) sector with tailored solutions, in-depth market knowledge, and its broad global network.
Rabobank UK statistics
Commitments including EUR 28bln of derivative limits
Including 51 Lending clients
From over 40 nationalities
A leading Food & Agribusiness bank
In the UK, we are a leader in Food & Agribusiness (F&A) banking with a growing position in the Energy and Energy Transition sector. We estimate that through our existing client relationships, we touch 85% of all food sold in the UK.
With a unique, knowledge-driven and customer-focused strategy supported by unrivalled financial strength, Rabobank UK is in a singular position to deliver value in the form of sophisticated and often individually tailored financial products and services for its customers. Clients in F&A, financial services and other financial sectors can rely on Rabobank as their trusted partner, with the confidence that Rabobank-designed financial solutions and advice are supported by top-quality research, a commitment to building long-term relationships and a unique insight into the customer’s tactical and strategic priorities.
For over 40 years
As one of the oldest branches in the Rabobank network, Rabobank UK is uniquely positioned as part of the City of London in the global economy and strategically aligned to represent Rabobank in one of the world’s most dynamic financial centers.
1983
We open our doors in the UK as a Representative office.
1985
We achieve full branch status.
1989
De Lage Landen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rabobank, opens in the UK. specializing in leasing solutions.
1990
We open our Edinburgh office for clients in the North until we consolidate this service into our London operations.
1998
We move to our state-of-the-art premises in St Paul’s, which remains our home today.
2001
Throughout the 2000’s we continue to focus and build our core F&A client business, building on our skills and deep-rooted knowledge of the sector.
2014
We make the first corporate green loan in the UK to a leading food retailer.
2019
We make the first Repo trade on the Blockchain.
2020
We remain fully operational throughout the pandemic. We support our clients with our solutions, network and knowledge.
2022
We launch our ‘Banking for Energy’ strategy, working with clients to progress the energy transition.
2023
We celebrate 40 years of operations in the UK!
Celebrating 40 years of Rabobank UK - This is our story
In March 2023, Rabobank UK celebrated 40 years since it first opened its doors in the United Kingdom. Since then, we have continuously adapted and evolved, shifting strategies to better serve our clients in an ever changing environment.
As one of the oldest branches in the Rabobank network, Rabobank UK is uniquely positioned, as part of the City of London, in the global economy and strategically aligned to represent Rabobank in one of the world’s most dynamic financial centers.
Watch this video to learn more about who we are, what we do and what makes Rabobank UK a success!