Merchant Rentals Limited

Reference number: 720500

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04443310
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 May 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
1 The Boulevard,, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1EL, England
Nature of business
  • Financial leasing (SIC 64910)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark David Latham Director Sep 1979 3 Feb 2021
David Robert Harding Director Aug 1974 14 Aug 2023
David Henshaw Director Oct 1973 18 Sep 2023
Elliot John James Houghton Director Jan 1988 12 May 2026
INDIGO CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 22 Jan 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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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  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Merchant Rentals Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Merchant Rentals Limited (FRN 720500) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Merchant Rentals?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Merchant Rentals handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Merchant Rentals to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Merchant Rentals a scam or clone?
Merchant Rentals 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 Merchant Rentals's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Merchant Rentals's FRN is 720500. You can verify it on the FCA register.