Close Brothers Limited

Reference number: 124750

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 2 warnings 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.

Also trades as 15 other names
  • Braemar Finance
  • Close Brothers Asset Finance
  • Close Brothers Asset Finance and Leasing
  • Close Brothers Aviation & Marine
  • Close Brothers Beverage Finance
  • Close Brothers Broker Solutions
  • Close Brothers Business Finance
  • Close Brothers Commercial Finance
  • Close Brothers Motor Finance
  • Close Brothers Premium Finance
  • Close Brothers Property Finance
  • Close Brothers Savings
  • Close Brothers Treasury
  • Corporate Asset Solutions
  • Finance For Industry

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00195626
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 February 1924 (102 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Michael Bartlett Morgan Director Nov 1965 1 Nov 2010
Michael Nicholas Biggs Director Aug 1952 14 Mar 2017
Sally Angela Helen Williams Director Jul 1966 1 Jan 2020
Mark Andrew Pain Director Jun 1961 1 Jan 2021
Tesula Mohindra Director Nov 1966 15 Jul 2021
Patricia Marie Halliday Director Sep 1966 1 Aug 2021
Tracey Graham Director Jul 1965 22 Mar 2022
Kari Antony Hale Director Oct 1964 28 Jun 2023
Fiona Louise Mccarthy Director Jul 1970 29 Aug 2025
Tiffany Brill Secretary Not published 23 Jan 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)
  • 020 3432 2812
  • 020 3432 3008
Fake email addresses (2)
  • apply@closesavers.com
  • james.murray@closebrotherswm.com
Fake websites (1)
  • closesavers.com
The 2 FCA warnings 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.
  • 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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit · 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

What customers have complained about

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 41 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
  • Armed Services Finance
  • Arrow
  • Arrow Card
  • Arrow Credit Card
  • Blue Finance
  • CA Trade
  • Close Asset Finance
  • Close Aviation Finance
  • Close Brothers Bridging Finance
  • Close Brothers Commercial
  • Close Brothers Military Services
  • Close Brothers Premium Finance Ireland
  • Close Brothers Retail Finance
  • Close Brothers Specialist Finance
  • Close Business Finance
  • Close Equine Finance
  • Close Healthcare Finance
  • Close Marine Finance
  • Close Mortgages
  • Close Motor Finance
  • Close Payment Services
  • Close Premium Finance
  • Close Premium Finance Ireland
  • Close Print Finance
  • Close Property Finance
  • Close Savings
  • Close Treasury
  • CNC Technology Finance
  • Commercial Finance Credit
  • Finance For Industry Services
  • Financial Warrior
  • GB Finance
  • Kingston Asset Fiance
  • Kingston Asset Leasing
  • NAAFI Financial Services
  • One Business Finance
  • Reliance Financial Contracts
  • Surrey Asset Finance
  • Warrior
  • Warrior Motor Finance
  • Westridge Finance

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 1,106 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 28% of the ones it decided.

That is below the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Banking and credit 1,104
  • Insurance 2

A bigger firm receives more complaints simply because it has more customers. FOS complaints data →

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Close Brothers Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Close Brothers Limited (FRN 124750) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Close Brothers?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Close Brothers to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Close Brothers a scam or clone?
Close Brothers 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 Close Brothers's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Close Brothers's FRN is 124750. You can verify it on the FCA register.