Alpha Bank London Limited

Reference number: 135327

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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

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Also trades as
  • Alpha Private Bank

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00185070
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
17 October 1922 (103 years old)
Registered office
Capital House, 85 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BL, England
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Edward Austen Director Aug 1949 15 May 2015
George Michalopoulos Director Dec 1973 3 Oct 2017
Clodagh Brigid Gunnigle Director Aug 1974 1 Aug 2019
Michael Charles Brierley Director Dec 1958 1 Feb 2023
Michail Tsarmpopoulos Director Sep 1976 1 Aug 2025
Jane Louise Henderson Director Feb 1974 22 Apr 2026
Neophitos Joseph Neophitou Director Aug 1979 22 Apr 2026
Susan Jane Cane Secretary Not published 10 Dec 2019

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • 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)
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

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

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Commercial Bank of London Plc
  • Commercial Bank of the Near East Plc

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpha Bank London Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Alpha Bank London Limited (FRN 135327) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Alpha Bank London?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Alpha Bank London to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Alpha Bank London a scam or clone?
Alpha Bank London 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 Alpha Bank London's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Alpha Bank London's FRN is 135327. You can verify it on the FCA register.