Private company

Reliance Bank

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Bank founded in 1890

Reliance Bank Limited, formerly known as The Salvation Army Bank, is a bank founded in 1890 by William Booth. When Booth needed to attract investments to finance mortgages on property vital to the work of the movement, his response was to set up a bank.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1890Founded1
  • Industryfinancial services1
  • HeadquartersLondon1
  • Websitewww.reliancebankltd.com
  • Legal formPrivate Limited Company3
  • LEI213800EO3S4IKXAPB7953
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered addressFAITH HOUSE, EC3R 8EB London, United Kingdom3
  • Registered withCompanies House, 000688353

Reliance Bank Limited, formerly known as The Salvation Army Bank, is a bank founded in 1890 by William Booth. When Booth needed to attract investments to finance mortgages on property vital to the work of the movement, his response was to set up a bank.2

Timeline

  1. 1890Founded Founded1

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