Bank of Africa United Kingdom Plc

Reference number: 454750

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05321714
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
29 December 2004 (21 years old)
Registered office
37 Sun Street, London, EC2M 2PL, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
M'Hammed Brahim Benjelloun-Touimi Director Mar 1960 15 Feb 2013
George Timothy Plews Director Oct 1962 31 Mar 2021
Khalid Nasr Director Jan 1967 20 Dec 2021
Walter Siouffi Director Jan 1956 1 May 2022
Richard William Lewis Groves Director Feb 1957 1 May 2022
Said Adren Director Aug 1970 2 Jan 2023
Omar Lahbabi Director Jan 1978 7 Jan 2023
Zouhair El Kaissi Director Jul 1975 13 Feb 2025
Stephen John Craig Director Dec 1968 19 Sep 2025
Lucy Quirke Secretary Not published 31 Oct 2022

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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.
  • 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)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • 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.

  • BMCE Bank International plc
  • MediCapital Bank plc

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Bank of Africa United Kingdom Plc FCA authorised?
Yes, Bank of Africa United Kingdom Plc (FRN 454750) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Bank of Africa United Kingdom?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Bank of Africa United Kingdom to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Bank of Africa United Kingdom a scam or clone?
Bank of Africa United Kingdom 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 Bank of Africa United Kingdom's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Bank of Africa United Kingdom's FRN is 454750. You can verify it on the FCA register.