Honda Finance Europe Plc

Reference number: 312541

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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
  • Honda Financial Services

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03289418
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
4 December 1996 (29 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other credit granting not elsewhere classified (SIC 64929)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ian Howells Director Jan 1962 1 Apr 2018
Richard Martin Newman Winter Director Feb 1969 1 Apr 2021
Toshikatsu Okayama Director May 1970 1 Apr 2024
Joseph Crump Director Dec 1968 23 May 2024
Kiyoshi Hirose Director Mar 1971 30 May 2025
Ian Howells Secretary Not published 17 Apr 2009

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • 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 · Hire out goods to consumers 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
  • 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.

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.

Show the retired names
  • Honda Bank Germany
  • Honda Contract Hire

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Honda Finance Europe Plc FCA authorised?
Yes, Honda Finance Europe Plc (FRN 312541) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Honda Finance Europe?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Honda Finance Europe to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Honda Finance Europe a scam or clone?
Honda Finance Europe 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 Honda Finance Europe's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Honda Finance Europe's FRN is 312541. You can verify it on the FCA register.