British Gas Trading Limited

Reference number: 439467

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Sunsave UK Limited Reference number: 1008450 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • British Gas Trading Limited (FRN 439467) is an AR of Sunsave UK Limited (FRN 1008450). When you use British Gas Trading's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from British Gas Trading, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

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.

Also trades as
  • British Gas
  • British Gas Energy
  • Scottish Gas

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03078711
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 July 1995 (31 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Distribution of electricity (SIC 35130)
  • Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains (SIC 35220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Rajarshi Roy (Dr) Director Jan 1975 27 Apr 2017
Matthew Christopher Wood Director Jun 1987 1 Oct 2025
Gary James Charles Booker Director Aug 1970 1 Oct 2025
Arvind Philip Balan Director May 1980 30 Jun 2026
CENTRICA SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 8 Sep 2000

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Sunsave UK Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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 one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • British Gas Trading Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • BG Evolve
  • British Gas Home Insurance

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is British Gas Trading Limited FCA authorised?
British Gas Trading Limited (FRN 439467) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for British Gas Trading?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. British Gas Trading Limited (FRN 439467) is an AR of Sunsave UK Limited (FRN 1008450). When you use British Gas Trading's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from British Gas Trading, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with British Gas Trading?
Protection works through Sunsave UK Limited, the principal firm responsible for British Gas Trading's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is British Gas Trading a scam or clone?
British Gas Trading 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 British Gas Trading's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
British Gas Trading's FRN is 439467. You can verify it on the FCA register.