FCA Register checker

Is this firm FCA regulated?

Search the FCA Financial Services Register to verify whether a UK financial firm is authorised to offer financial products and services.

Free to use · Data from the official FCA Register

  • Official FCA data

    Straight from the FCA Financial Services Register.

  • Plain-English verdicts

    A clear answer, authorised, not, or be careful, minus the jargon.

  • Scam & clone alerts

    We flag firms impersonating real, authorised businesses.

  • Free & instant

    Check any firm in seconds, no sign-up, no catch.

How to check a firm

Verify a firm's regulatory status in three steps.

  1. 01

    Search

    Enter a firm's name or reference number.

  2. 02

    See its status

    Get a clear verdict: authorised, registered, or not.

  3. 03

    Check the details

    Permissions, enforcement history, and clone warnings.

What you can check

FirmChecker surfaces the information that matters when assessing a firm.

  • Is it authorised?

    See whether the FCA regulates this firm, and since when.

  • Can it hold your money?

    Check client-money and payment permissions.

  • Any enforcement history?

    Surface disciplinary actions on the firm's record.

  • Is it a known clone?

    We flag names matching unauthorised firms and scams.

When to check a firm

A quick check takes seconds and can save you from a costly mistake.

  • Before you invest

    Confirm the firm and product are FCA-regulated before putting money in.

  • Before you pay a firm

    Make sure you're dealing with an authorised business, not an impostor.

  • Before sharing details

    Check the firm is legitimate before handing over bank or personal information.

  • If something feels off

    Spot clone firms and scams with our unauthorised-firm warnings.

  • 309,012 Firms on the FCA register
  • 17,722 Scam & clone warnings
  • 71,470 Firms no longer authorised

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Frequently asked questions

Is FirmChecker free?
Yes, FirmChecker is completely free to use. There are no charges, subscriptions, or sign-ups required.
Where does the data come from?
All data is sourced from the official FCA Financial Services Register. We refresh our copy approximately weekly.
What does 'authorised' mean?
An authorised firm has been granted permission by the FCA to carry out specific regulated activities. 'Registered' status is typical for payment institutions and e-money firms operating under a lighter-touch regime.
How do I avoid clone-firm scams?
Always verify a firm's contact details (phone number, address, and website) against the official FCA Register entry, not just the name. FirmChecker flags names that match known unauthorised firms and scams.
Is FirmChecker affiliated with the FCA?
No. FirmChecker is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Financial Conduct Authority. Always verify directly on the FCA Register before making financial decisions.