Giffgaff Limited

Reference number: 680957

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

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Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04196996
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 April 2001 (25 years old)
Registered office
500 Brook Drive, Reading, RG2 6UU, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Other telecommunications activities (SIC 61900)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark David Hardman Director Apr 1975 23 Aug 2022
Soeren Christian Benyamin Grigorius Hindennach Director Jul 1974 1 Dec 2025
Katelyn Dohaney Director Dec 1983 28 Jan 2026
VMED O2 SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 10 Nov 2009

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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

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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Giffgaff Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Giffgaff Limited (FRN 680957) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Giffgaff?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Giffgaff handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Giffgaff to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Giffgaff a scam or clone?
Giffgaff 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 Giffgaff's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Giffgaff's FRN is 680957. You can verify it on the FCA register.