Kroo Bank Ltd

Reference number: 953772

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning 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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
10359002
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
5 September 2016 (9 years old)
Registered office
20 Farringdon Street, London, EC4A 4AB, England
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Serena Mary Joseph Director Dec 1964 9 Jul 2021
Penelope Lucy Mary Kenny Director Jul 1959 12 Jul 2021
Colby David Lamberson Director Mar 1974 2 Jul 2025
Veronika Lovett Director Jul 1984 9 Dec 2025
Susan Margaret Douthwaite Director Oct 1962 13 Feb 2026
Caroline Jane Richardson Director Aug 1974 11 Mar 2026
Stephen George Byrne Secretary Not published 2 Jun 2020

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.

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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.
  • 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
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • Debt-counselling
  • 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)
  • Providing Credit Information Services

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

What customers have complained about

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.

  • Kroo Bank Limited
  • Kroo Ltd

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 104 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 49% of the ones it decided.

That is above the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Banking and credit 104

A bigger firm receives more complaints simply because it has more customers. FOS complaints data →

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Kroo Bank Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Kroo Bank Ltd (FRN 953772) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Kroo Bank?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Kroo Bank to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Kroo Bank a scam or clone?
Kroo 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 Kroo Bank's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Kroo Bank's FRN is 953772. You can verify it on the FCA register.