Argos Limited

Reference number: 713206

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Authorised by the FCA

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

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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Also trades as
  • Argos Personal Loans
  • Habitat

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

  • 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.
Show FCA detail (1 permission)
  • Credit Broking

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?
Yes, Argos Limited (FRN 713206) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Argos?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Argos handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Argos to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
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 713206. You can verify it on the FCA register.