Blackstar Merchant Services Limited

Reference number: 710269

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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

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
07745671
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
18 August 2011 (14 years old)
Registered office
Beckbury Hall, Beckbury, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9DJ
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of office machinery and equipment (including computers) (SIC 77330)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Peter Kay Director Jan 1956 19 Aug 2011
Herbert Walter Campion Director Jul 1953 11 Oct 2011
William Bibbey Director Nov 1963 11 Oct 2011
Jonathan George Rogers Director Jun 1964 11 Oct 2011
Karen Lynne Campion Director Nov 1952 26 Apr 2012

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hire out goods to consumers 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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  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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 Blackstar Merchant Services Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Blackstar Merchant Services Limited (FRN 710269) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Blackstar Merchant Services?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Blackstar Merchant Services handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Blackstar Merchant Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Blackstar Merchant Services a scam or clone?
Blackstar Merchant Services 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 Blackstar Merchant Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Blackstar Merchant Services's FRN is 710269. You can verify it on the FCA register.