Julian Hodge Bank Limited

Reference number: 204439

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 2 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

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Also trades as
  • Hodge
  • Hodge Bank

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00743437
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 December 1962 (63 years old)
Registered office
One, Central Square, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 1FS
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
John James Barbour Director Apr 1960 16 Mar 2017
Graeme Philip Hughes Director Apr 1964 19 Sep 2019
Iain Gordon Laing Director Jan 1971 30 Jul 2020
Janet Susan Preece Director Jan 1976 30 Sep 2021
Penelope Bickerstaff Director Dec 1959 22 Sep 2022
Thomas Graham Wheeler Director Dec 1962 26 Jun 2024
Richard Dominic Saulet Director Jul 1975 19 Mar 2026
Ilaria Jane Del Beato Director Oct 1966 6 May 2026
Melanie Jane Kincaid Secretary Not published 26 Jan 2023

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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.

Fake phone numbers (2)
  • 020 3519 7453
  • 07077 080449
Fake email addresses (2)
  • customer.service@hblndn.com
  • info@wigston.ionln.co.uk
Fake websites (2)
  • hblndn.com
  • wigston.ionln.co.uk
The 2 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

  • 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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Acting as a CBTL administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL lender
  • Administering a home reversion plan
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into a home reversion plan
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home reversion plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts

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 one trading name. 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 name
  • Hodge Lifetime

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Julian Hodge Bank Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Julian Hodge Bank Limited (FRN 204439) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Julian Hodge Bank?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Julian Hodge Bank to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Julian Hodge Bank a scam or clone?
Julian Hodge 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 Julian Hodge Bank's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Julian Hodge Bank's FRN is 204439. You can verify it on the FCA register.