Banco Santander, S.A.

Reference number: 136261

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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
  • Santander Corporate & lnvestment Banking

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
FC004459
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
16 July 1955 (71 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ana Patricia Botin-Sanz De Sautuola Y O'Shea Director Oct 1960 10 Aug 1993
Francisco Javier Botín-Sanz De Sautuola Y O'Shea Director Nov 1973 25 Jul 2004
Jose Antonio Alvarez Alvarez Director Jan 1960 25 Nov 2014
Sol Dauella Comadrán Director Apr 1966 25 Nov 2014
Belén Romana García Director Dec 1965 22 Dec 2015
Homaira Akbari Director Jan 1961 27 Sep 2016
Henrique Manuel Drummond Borges Cirine De Castro Director Sep 1965 17 Jul 2019
Pamela Ann Walkden Director May 1960 29 Oct 2019
Luis Isasi Fernández De Bobadilla Director May 1956 19 May 2020
Gina Diez Barrosco Arcarraga Director Jan 1955 22 Dec 2020
German De La Fuente Escamilla Director Jan 1964 1 Apr 2022
Glenn Hogan Hutchins Director Sep 1955 20 Dec 2022
Hector Blas Grisi Checa Director Oct 1966 20 Dec 2022
Juan Carlos Barrabes Consul Director Mar 1970 22 Mar 2024
Antonio Francesco Weiss Director Sep 1966 22 Mar 2024
Jaime Perez Renovales Secretary Not published 1 Sep 2015

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.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • 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.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

  • Banco Santander Central Hispano SA
  • Banco Santander SA

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 4 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Santander
  • Santander Central Hispano, London Branch
  • Santander Corporate & Commercial
  • Santander Global Corporate Banking

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Banco Santander, S.A. FCA authorised?
Yes, Banco Santander, S.A. (FRN 136261) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Banco Santander, S.A.?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Banco Santander, S.A. to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Banco Santander, S.A. a scam or clone?
Banco Santander, S.A. 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 Banco Santander, S.A.'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Banco Santander, S.A.'s FRN is 136261. You can verify it on the FCA register.