Carfinance247 Limited

Reference number: 653019

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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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Also trades as
  • 247 Premier

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06035525
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 December 2006 (19 years old)
Registered office
Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jonathan Louis Rix Director Jul 1984 21 Apr 2009
Reginald Rix Director Nov 1982 21 Apr 2009
David Michael Miller Director Jul 1985 1 Apr 2019
Julian Davenport Director Oct 1967 2 May 2019
George Colin Farmer Director Dec 1993 12 Jan 2026
Jonathan Louis Rix Secretary Not published 21 Apr 2009

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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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • Debt-counselling
  • 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.

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.

  • Car Finance 247 Limited

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
  • 247 Money
  • SureDrive

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Carfinance247 Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Carfinance247 Limited (FRN 653019) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Carfinance247?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Carfinance247 to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Carfinance247 a scam or clone?
Carfinance247 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 Carfinance247's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Carfinance247's FRN is 653019. You can verify it on the FCA register.