CREST securities settlement


The multi-currency UK settlement system


CREST is the major UK securities settlement system for UK equities, government bonds and a range of other securities.

With CREST, you can benefit from.

  • security - simultaneous and irrevocable transfer of cash and securities for all sterling and euro payments
  • real-time settlement - allowing you to monitor and manage your transactions throughout the day
  • daily management information - control over your business and cash management
  • currency flexibility - settle equity transactions in euros, sterling or dollars

RBS is a major provider of settlement bank services for direct participants in CREST.

We provide:

  • flexible, real-time intra-day facilities to support your settlement requirements
  • multi-currency cap facilities to cover sterling, euro and dollar settlements
  • zero cap facilities if you need to sponsor your own clients