BNF Bank plc

Reference number: 836283

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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 name
BNF BANK PLC (LONDON BRANCH)
Company number
FC036636
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
21 March 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
203, Level 2 Rue D'Argens, Gzira, Gzr1368, Malta

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Mark Johnson Director Sep 1966 1 Sep 2019
Sheikh Turki Bin Faisal Al Thani Director Oct 1991 24 Sep 2019
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faisal Al-Thani Director Aug 1988 24 Sep 2019
Juanita Bencini Director Aug 1961 24 Sep 2019
Charles Borg Director Feb 1961 24 Sep 2019
Michael Frendo Director Jul 1955 24 Sep 2019
Mario Paul Galea Director Jul 1954 24 Sep 2019
Hassan El-Sayed Hassan Abdalla Director Aug 1960 28 Jun 2022
Mohammed Abdelqader Darwish Al-Ramahi Director Jul 1973 15 Feb 2023
Sheikh Jassim Feisal Al-Thani Director Aug 1996 15 Feb 2023
Tarik Mahmut Director Apr 1966 15 Feb 2023
David Power Director Jan 1960 26 Jun 2025
Jean Noel Cutajar Secretary Not published 15 Apr 2025

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 (3)
  • 020 4577 0268
  • 020 7183 4345
  • 07564 809606
Fake email addresses (2)
  • admin@bnfagroupeu.com
  • christopher.bnf@gmail.com
Fake websites (2)
  • bnfagroupeu.com
  • bnfassurance.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

  • 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.
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  • Accepting Deposits

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 BNF Bank plc FCA authorised?
Yes, BNF Bank plc (FRN 836283) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with BNF Bank?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about BNF Bank to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is BNF Bank a scam or clone?
BNF Bank 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 BNF Bank's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
BNF Bank's FRN is 836283. You can verify it on the FCA register.