Argos Limited

Reference number: 225515

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

SAINSBURY'S FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED Reference number: 184514 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Argos Limited (FRN 225515) introduces customers to SAINSBURY'S FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (FRN 184514). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Argos.
  • Example: if Argos refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Argos itself.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

A company can hold several FCA records, covering different parts of its business, and each one carries its own permissions and protection. The reference number you were given decides which record applies to you.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01081551
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 November 1972 (53 years old)
Registered office
33 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HA, England
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale in non-specialised stores (SIC 47190)
  • Retail sale of electrical household appliances in specialised stores (SIC 47540)
  • Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store (SIC 47599)
  • Activities of call centres (SIC 82200)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Given Director Aug 1976 29 May 2020
Blathnaid Bergin Director May 1975 10 Jan 2022
Graham Ross Biggart Director Jun 1986 10 Feb 2024
SAINSBURY'S CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 7 May 2021

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through SAINSBURY'S FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Argos Limited FCA authorised?
Argos Limited (FRN 225515) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Argos?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Argos Limited (FRN 225515) introduces customers to SAINSBURY'S FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (FRN 184514). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Argos. Example: if Argos refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Argos itself. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Argos?
Protection works through SAINSBURY'S FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Argos's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Argos a scam or clone?
Argos 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 Argos's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Argos's FRN is 225515. You can verify it on the FCA register.