Alchemy Box Ltd

Reference number: 903088

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Acts as an e-money agent

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts as a e-money agent under another firm's authorisation.

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.

  • No phone number on the FCA register

  • Verified address

    85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, W1W 7LT, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11223400
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 February 2018 (8 years old)
Registered office
85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, W1W 7LT, England
Nature of business
  • Business and domestic software development (SIC 62012)
  • Information technology consultancy activities (SIC 62020)
  • Management consultancy activities other than financial management (SIC 70229)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Arthur Ntale Director Jul 1986 23 Feb 2018
Adrian Robert David Stamp (Dr) Director Sep 1984 23 Feb 2018
Afiya Chohollo Director Mar 1990 10 Mar 2020

Activities and protection

What the record covers, and how you are protected

  • Protection works through the principal
    This firm acts as an agent of an authorised payment or e-money firm rather than holding its own authorisation. FSCS does not protect money held by an agent. Funds should be safeguarded by the principal, and the Financial Ombudsman Service may still be able to look at a complaint.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Alchemy Box Ltd FCA authorised?
Alchemy Box Ltd (FRN 903088) is on the FCA register as an agent of an authorised payment or e-money firm. It does not hold its own authorisation: it acts under the principal's, and the principal is responsible for the money.
Is my money safe with Alchemy Box?
Alchemy Box is an agent, so it does not hold its own FCA authorisation and FSCS does not protect money held by an agent. Your money should be safeguarded by the authorised firm it acts for. You can still refer a complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service, which may be able to look at it.
Is Alchemy Box a scam or clone?
Alchemy Box 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 Alchemy Box's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Alchemy Box's FRN is 903088. You can verify it on the FCA register.