Commerzbank AG

Reference number: 124920

Instant download

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
COMMERZBANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Company number
FC008139
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
2 April 1973 (53 years old)
Registered office
16 Kaiserstrasse, Frankfurt Am Main, 60311, Germany

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Bettina Orlopp Director Jun 1970 1 Nov 2017
Michael Harald Kotzbauer Director May 1968 1 Jan 2021
Thomas Schaufler Director Jul 1970 1 Dec 2021
Sabine Edith Mlnarsky Director Sep 1974 1 Jan 2023
Bernhard Spalt Director Jun 1968 1 Jan 2024
Christiane Vorspel-Ruter Director Apr 1965 1 Sep 2024
Carsten Schmitt Director Jun 1977 19 Feb 2025

Check on the FCA register → Report a scam →

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)
  • 07360 473650
  • 07588 777093
Fake email addresses (1)
  • support@commerzbank.uk.com
Fake websites (1)
  • commerzbank.uk.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.
  • 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.

Check your FSCS cover →

Show FCA detail (9 permissions)
  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Bidding in emissions auctions
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

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

Track record

Action taken against them

2 fines between 2010 and 2020, £38.4m in total. This is part of the official register record and is worth reviewing before going ahead.

  • Fined £37.81m on 17 June 2020
    On 17 June 2020, the FCA has taken enforcement action against Commerzbank AG (“the Bank”). The reason for this action is because between 23 October 2012 and 29 September 2017 (the “Relevant Period”), the Bank has breached Principle 3 of the Authority’s Principles for Businesses. As a consequence of this action, the Bank received a financial penalty of £37,805,400 pursuant of section 206 of the Act. The Bank agreed to resolve this matter and qualified for a 30% discount under the Authority’s executive settlement procedures. Were it not for this discount, the Authority would have imposed a financial penalty of £54,007,800 on the Bank. The FCA’s action took effect on 17 June 2020 and a copy of the Final Notice is displayed on the FCA's web site.

    Read the FCA notice →

  • Fined £595,000 on 27 April 2010
    On 27 April 2010 the FSA imposed a financial penalty of £595,000 on Commerzbank AG London Branch in respect of breaches of FSA rules set out in chapter SUP 17 of the FSA Handbook which occurred between 5 November 2007 and 20 November 2009 (the Relevant Period). In breach of SUP 17 Commerzbank failed to submit correct transaction reports in respect of approximately 1.03 million transactions, an estimated 94% of the Firm's reportable transactions during the Relevant Period. Firms are required to submit accurate and complete transaction reports to enable the FSA to detect and investigate suspected market abuse: insider trading and market manipulation.

Download this page as a PDF report

£5 for a clean, timestamped copy you can keep, file or send on. It also helps keep the site free to use and free of ads.

Instant download

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Commerzbank AG FCA authorised?
Yes, Commerzbank AG (FRN 124920) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Commerzbank AG?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Commerzbank AG to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Commerzbank AG a scam or clone?
Commerzbank AG 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 Commerzbank AG's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Commerzbank AG's FRN is 124920. You can verify it on the FCA register.