Unity Trust Bank plc Credit Rating

Unity Trust Bank plc does not currently have a public long-term credit rating from the major agencies, so no rating is shown here. That is common among smaller and newer UK banks and is not in itself a sign of financial weakness — ratings are typically sought by institutions that raise debt in wholesale markets. Eligible deposits with UK-authorised banks and building societies are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000 per eligible person, per banking licence. Where several brands share a single banking licence, that £85,000 limit is shared across those brands rather than applying to each one separately.

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Unity Trust Bank plc

FCA: 172037

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Blended credit rating
Last Updated

29 August 2026

Founded

1984

Ownership

Trade unions and Co-operative movement

Frequently asked questions about Unity Trust Bank plc

Is Unity Trust Bank plc safe?

Unity Trust Bank plc has no public long-term credit rating from the major agencies, so there is no rating to assess here. A missing rating is not evidence of weakness — many smaller and newer UK banks simply do not seek one. Separately, Eligible deposits with UK-authorised banks and building societies are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000 per eligible person, per banking licence. Where several brands share a single banking licence, that £85,000 limit is shared across those brands rather than applying to each one separately. This page is information about published credit ratings, not financial advice.

What is Unity Trust Bank plc's credit rating?

Unity Trust Bank plc does not have a publicly available long-term issuer credit rating from S&P, Moody's or Fitch.

Is Unity Trust Bank plc covered by the FSCS?

Eligible deposits with UK-authorised banks and building societies are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000 per eligible person, per banking licence. Where several brands share a single banking licence, that £85,000 limit is shared across those brands rather than applying to each one separately. Unity Trust Bank plc is recorded with FCA reference 172037. Because protection follows the banking licence rather than the brand, check the current position and which brands share a licence on the FSCS website before relying on it.

Who owns Unity Trust Bank plc?

Unity Trust Bank plc is owned by Trade unions and Co-operative movement. Ownership matters for credit ratings because agencies often factor in the likelihood of support from a parent group, and because brands under the same banking licence share a single FSCS limit.