Lloyds Banking Group has completed the £1.9bn takeover of credit card provider MBNA from Bank of America.
The group has bought MBNA from FIA Jersey Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America, following receipt of regulatory and competition approval.
It said that the purchase terms are in line with those previously disclosed and the acquisition is expected to deliver strong financial returns.
António Horta-Osório, group chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group, said: "The acquisition, which is funded through strong internal capital generation, increases our participation in the UK prime credit card market, where we were underrepresented, and strengthens our position as a UK-focused retail and commercial bank.
"The MBNA brand and portfolio are a good fit with our existing card business and we will focus on providing its customers with excellent service and value.
"Our proven integration capabilities and low cost to income ratio will deliver significant synergies and value to our shareholders."
Chester-based MBNA's cards include the Liverpool FC Credit Card, the Tottenham Hotspur Credit Card and the Arsenal Credit Card.
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