bfinance UK Limited

Reference number: 479969

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03950214
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
17 March 2000 (26 years old)
Registered office
2nd Floor 36 Queen Street, London, EC4R 1BN, England
Nature of business
  • Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 74909)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
David Vafai Director Jan 1967 23 Feb 2001
Oded Lahav Director Apr 1977 30 Mar 2026
LDC NOMINEE SECRETARY LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 1 Feb 2021

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (10)
  • +31102005301
  • +31102005302
  • +32460225079
  • +61242166622
  • +61251109669
  • 020 3985 808
  • 020 3987 5808
  • 06468 806282
  • 06499 515818
  • 07897 043397
Fake email addresses (9)
  • ben.m@brownfinance.london
  • compliance@brownfinance.london
  • dominic.k@brownfinance.london
  • jack.l@brownfinance.london
  • mario.l@brownfinance.london
  • michael.g@brownfinance.london
  • support@bfinance.ltd
  • support@brownfinance.london
  • tyler.k@brownfinance.london
Fake websites (9)
  • a-bfinances.com
  • ab-fin.co
  • ab-fin.com
  • abfinances.com
  • b-finances.com
  • bfinance.ltd
  • brown-fin.com
  • browns-finance.com
  • brownsfinances.com
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • 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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is bfinance UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, bfinance UK Limited (FRN 479969) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with bfinance UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about bfinance UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is bfinance UK a scam or clone?
bfinance 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 bfinance UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
bfinance UK's FRN is 479969. You can verify it on the FCA register.