eBay (UK) Limited

Reference number: 953961

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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

eBay Commerce UK Ltd Reference number: 968972 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.
  • eBay (UK) Limited (FRN 953961) is an AR of eBay Commerce UK Ltd (FRN 968972). When you use eBay (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from eBay (UK), 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03726028
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 March 1999 (27 years old)
Registered office
1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Sholto David Andrew Mee Director Feb 1980 24 May 2024
Eve Rebecca Eaton Williams Director Jul 1983 28 Nov 2024
Lucy Burch Director Feb 1983 24 Feb 2026
Yue Zhou Director Sep 1989 24 Feb 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through eBay Commerce UK Ltd, 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is eBay (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
eBay (UK) Limited (FRN 953961) 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 eBay (UK)?
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. eBay (UK) Limited (FRN 953961) is an AR of eBay Commerce UK Ltd (FRN 968972). When you use eBay (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from eBay (UK), 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 eBay (UK)?
Protection works through eBay Commerce UK Ltd, the principal firm responsible for eBay (UK)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is eBay (UK) a scam or clone?
eBay (UK) 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 eBay (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
eBay (UK)'s FRN is 953961. You can verify it on the FCA register.