B&Q Limited

Reference number: 712268

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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

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Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as 7 other names
  • B&Q Extra
  • B&Q Supercentre
  • B&Q Warehouse
  • DIY.com
  • Good Home
  • Homefit
  • TradePoint

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00973387
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
26 February 1970 (56 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale in non-specialised stores (SIC 47190)
  • Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store (SIC 47599)
  • Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians) (SIC 47789)
  • Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (SIC 47910)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Graham Robert Bell Director Jun 1963 1 Oct 2018
Geoffrey James Bryant Director Jun 1980 1 Aug 2019
Robert Derek Altoft Director Oct 1979 3 Nov 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.
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.

Previously registered as

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

  • B&Q PLC

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is B&Q Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, B&Q Limited (FRN 712268) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with B&Q?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how B&Q handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about B&Q to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is B&Q a scam or clone?
B&Q 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 B&Q's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
B&Q's FRN is 712268. You can verify it on the FCA register.