Chiba Bank Ltd, The

Reference number: 205998

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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
FC011322
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
25 February 1991 (35 years old)
Registered office
1-2 Chiba-Minato, Chuo-Ku, Chiba City, Chiba 260-8720, Japan

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Yasuko Takayama Director Mar 1958 25 Jun 2015
Tsutomu Yonemoto Director Jul 1964 28 Jun 2017
Takahide Kiuchi Director Nov 1963 26 Jun 2020
Mutsumi Awaji Director Apr 1966 25 Jun 2021
Kiyomi Yamazaki Director Dec 1964 25 Jun 2021
Masayasu Ono Director Feb 1967 28 Jun 2023
Takashi Makinose Director Feb 1968 28 Jun 2023
Ryoji Yoshizawa Director Nov 1964 26 Jun 2024
Mana Tokoi Director Jul 1966 27 Jun 2025

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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 (2)
  • 7520638477
  • 07537 129681
Fake email addresses (2)
  • info@chiba-bk.com
  • info@chibab.net
Fake websites (2)
  • chiba-bk.com
  • chibab.net
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.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Dealing in investments as 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.

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 Chiba Bank Ltd, The FCA authorised?
Yes, Chiba Bank Ltd, The (FRN 205998) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Chiba Bank Ltd, The?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Chiba Bank Ltd, The to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Chiba Bank Ltd, The a scam or clone?
Chiba Bank Ltd, The 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 Chiba Bank Ltd, The's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Chiba Bank Ltd, The's FRN is 205998. You can verify it on the FCA register.