Hutchison 3G UK Limited

Reference number: 738979

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • 3
  • Three

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03885486
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 November 1999 (26 years old)
Registered office
450 Longwater Avenue, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6GF, England
Nature of business
  • Wireless telecommunications activities (SIC 61200)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nick Gliddon Director Apr 1967 31 May 2025
Stephen Daniel Lerner Director Mar 1966 31 May 2025
Darren Martin Purkis Director Apr 1972 31 May 2025
Max Taylor Director May 1974 31 May 2025
Stephen Lerner Secretary Not published 31 May 2025

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Administration
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

What customers have complained about

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 107 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 52% of the ones it decided.

That is above the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Banking and credit 107

A bigger firm receives more complaints simply because it has more customers. FOS complaints data →

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Hutchison 3G UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Hutchison 3G UK Limited (FRN 738979) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Hutchison 3G UK?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Hutchison 3G UK handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Hutchison 3G UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Hutchison 3G UK a scam or clone?
Hutchison 3G UK is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Hutchison 3G UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Hutchison 3G UK's FRN is 738979. You can verify it on the FCA register.