Octane Ltd

Reference number: 912888

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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

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
  • Octane Finance

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11392928
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 June 2018 (8 years old)
Registered office
C/O Xeinadin South Essex Ltd The Rivendell Centre, White Horse Lane, Maldon, CM9 5QP, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Daniel Horner Director Apr 1982 13 Jul 2018
Ian Francombe Director Aug 1974 24 Sep 2024
Daniel Keith Sams Director Sep 1983 24 Sep 2024
Robert Wood Director May 1982 12 May 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling

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 Octane Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Octane Ltd (FRN 912888) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Octane?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Octane handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Octane to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Octane a scam or clone?
Octane 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 Octane's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Octane's FRN is 912888. You can verify it on the FCA register.