Exeter Friendly Society Limited

Reference number: 205309

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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.

Also trades as
  • Exeter Friendly
  • Go Private
  • The Exeter

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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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Exeter Friendly Society
  • Exeter Hospital Aid Society

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 4 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
  • Exeter Family
  • Exeter Family Friendly
  • Pioneer
  • Pioneer Protection

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Exeter Friendly Society Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Exeter Friendly Society Limited (FRN 205309) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Exeter Friendly Society?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Exeter Friendly Society to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Exeter Friendly Society a scam or clone?
Exeter Friendly Society 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 Exeter Friendly Society's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Exeter Friendly Society's FRN is 205309. You can verify it on the FCA register.