Essex Finance Limited

Reference number: 657558

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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

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
03717991
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 February 1999 (27 years old)
Registered office
Finance House 1 Marina Close, Prittlewell, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 6RR
Nature of business
  • Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors (SIC 64921)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Adam George Jonathan Potipher Director Feb 1957 9 Mar 1999
Adam George Jonathan Potipher Secretary Not published 9 Mar 1999

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling

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 Essex Finance Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Essex Finance Limited (FRN 657558) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Essex Finance?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Essex Finance handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Essex Finance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Essex Finance a scam or clone?
Essex Finance 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 Essex Finance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Essex Finance's FRN is 657558. You can verify it on the FCA register.