IFAST GLOBAL BANK LIMITED

Reference number: 716167

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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
  • EzRemit

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04797759
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 June 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
Ifast Global Bank Limited, Sqb, 77 Marsh Wall,, London, E14 9SH, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Peter Stuart Hinson Director Mar 1954 20 Mar 2015
Derek Daniel O'Herlihy Director May 1958 7 Aug 2019
Anthony Wagerman Director Sep 1961 20 Nov 2019
Andrew Mcculloch Graham Director Feb 1964 28 Mar 2022
Russell John Saunders Director Jul 1961 28 Mar 2022
Chung Chun Lim Director May 1968 13 Oct 2022
Inayat Kashif Director Dec 1977 1 Feb 2024
ELEMENTAL COMPANY SECRETARY LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 1 Apr 2017

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

  • BFC Bank Limited
  • BFC Exchange Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 5 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
  • BFC Bank
  • BFC Exchange
  • EzRemit
  • EzRemit & BFC Wholesale Currency Services
  • Wholesale Currency Services

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is IFAST GLOBAL BANK LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, IFAST GLOBAL BANK LIMITED (FRN 716167) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with IFAST GLOBAL BANK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about IFAST GLOBAL BANK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is IFAST GLOBAL BANK a scam or clone?
IFAST GLOBAL 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 IFAST GLOBAL BANK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
IFAST GLOBAL BANK's FRN is 716167. You can verify it on the FCA register.