gocompare.com Limited

Reference number: 465053

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 8 warnings 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.

Also trades as
  • GoCo
  • Go.Compare
  • Renewal

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05799376
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 April 2006 (20 years old)
Registered office
Suite 2a Hodge House, 114-116 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DY, Wales
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Angela Charlotte Seymour-Jackson Director Sep 1966 17 Jun 2021
Robert John Hattrell Director Apr 1975 27 Oct 2022
Sharjeel Suleman Director Nov 1976 16 Sep 2024
Chin Shin Kevin Li Ying Director Mar 1979 1 May 2025
David John Bateson Secretary Not published 31 Mar 2023

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.

The 8 FCA warnings 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

  • 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.
  • 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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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Not permitted to canvass off trade premises
    The firm is not permitted to canvass regulated borrower-lender-supplier agreements or regulated consumer hire agreements off trade premises

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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

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
  • CompareTheBox.com
  • Giocompario.com
  • Myonlinecomparison.com
  • Value.co.uk

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is gocompare.com Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, gocompare.com Limited (FRN 465053) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with gocompare.com?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about gocompare.com to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is gocompare.com a scam or clone?
gocompare.com 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 gocompare.com's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
gocompare.com's FRN is 465053. You can verify it on the FCA register.