BANK OF CHINA (UK) LIMITED

Reference number: 467410

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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
06193060
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 March 2007 (19 years old)
Registered office
1 Lothbury, London, EC2R 7DB
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Gerard Patrick Lyons (Dr) Director Mar 1961 20 Oct 2016
Wenjian Fang Director Mar 1970 2 Nov 2018
Richard Harry Reid Director Feb 1956 5 Mar 2025
Peter John Reid Director Aug 1962 10 Mar 2025
Jinjun Peng Director Sep 1973 31 Jul 2025
Lijuan Zhang Director Jun 1975 18 Aug 2025
Richard John Keers Director Aug 1963 19 Jan 2026
Ying Luo Director Sep 1974 18 May 2026
Qing Zhou Secretary Not published 28 Sep 2017

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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Acting as a CBTL administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL lender
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is BANK OF CHINA (UK) LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, BANK OF CHINA (UK) LIMITED (FRN 467410) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with BANK OF CHINA (UK)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about BANK OF CHINA (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is BANK OF CHINA (UK) a scam or clone?
BANK OF CHINA (UK) 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 CHINA (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
BANK OF CHINA (UK)'s FRN is 467410. You can verify it on the FCA register.