Griffin Bank Ltd

Reference number: 970920

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

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Also trades as
  • Griffin

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
10842931
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 June 2017 (9 years old)
Registered office
9th Floor 107 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6DN, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
William David Jarvis Director Feb 1987 29 Jun 2017
John Richard Mclean Weguelin Director Nov 1950 16 Aug 2019
Douglas Maclennan Director Sep 1954 10 Jun 2020
Amy Jayne Kirk Director Oct 1967 3 Nov 2020
Naomi Rebecca Irene Trickey Director Sep 1974 28 May 2021
Stephen Charles Chandler Director Jan 1969 17 May 2022
Kirsten Ashman Director Dec 1983 30 Nov 2022
Frederic Sebastian Hofmann Director Apr 1977 29 Jul 2025
Robert Michael Van Breda Director Dec 1968 3 Oct 2025
OHS SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 15 Aug 2019

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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.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Dealing in investments as 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.

Previously registered as

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

  • Griffin Financial Technology Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Griffin Bank Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Griffin Bank Ltd (FRN 970920) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Griffin Bank?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Griffin Bank to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Griffin Bank a scam or clone?
Griffin Bank 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 Griffin Bank's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Griffin Bank's FRN is 970920. You can verify it on the FCA register.