FCE Bank PLC

Re: FCE Bank PLC - USD 12,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme

                                 NOTE
     of the resignation of KBC Bank NV as a Paying Agent under the

                             FCE Bank plc
                          USD 12,000,000,000
                    Euro Medium Term Note Programme
                           (the "Programme")

Notice is hereby given to the holders of Notes issued by FCE Bank plc under the
Programme of the resignation of KBC Bank NV, as a Paying Agent under the
Programme, with effect from 31 December 2003.