MONEYBARN NO.1 LIMITED

Reference number: 702780

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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
04496573
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
26 July 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
Athena House, Bedford Road, Petersfield, GU32 3LJ, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial leasing (SIC 64910)
  • Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors (SIC 64921)
  • Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ian Michael Brian Mclaughlin Director Sep 1966 1 Aug 2023
David Michael Watts Director Mar 1966 30 Nov 2023
Peter Kenneth Estlin (Sir) Director Jul 1961 23 Jan 2024
Elizabeth Mcclure Secretary Not published 11 Oct 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit · 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
  • 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)
  • 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

What customers have complained about

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 1,889 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 20% of the ones it decided.

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

  • Banking and credit 1,889

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 MONEYBARN NO.1 LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, MONEYBARN NO.1 LIMITED (FRN 702780) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with MONEYBARN NO.1?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how MONEYBARN NO.1 handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about MONEYBARN NO.1 to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is MONEYBARN NO.1 a scam or clone?
MONEYBARN NO.1 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 MONEYBARN NO.1's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
MONEYBARN NO.1's FRN is 702780. You can verify it on the FCA register.