London Mutual Credit Union Limited

Reference number: 213248

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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

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • Forces Finance
  • London Mutual

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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.

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.
  • 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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages 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
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 3 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Southwark and Kings Employees Credit Union Limited
  • Southwark Council Employees Credit Union Limited
  • Southwark Credit Union Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is London Mutual Credit Union Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, London Mutual Credit Union Limited (FRN 213248) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with London Mutual Credit Union?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about London Mutual Credit Union to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is London Mutual Credit Union a scam or clone?
London Mutual Credit Union 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 London Mutual Credit Union's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
London Mutual Credit Union's FRN is 213248. You can verify it on the FCA register.