Open University Student Budget Accounts Limited

Reference number: 723478

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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
03030735
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 March 1995 (31 years old)
Registered office
Chambers Building, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 6BT, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors (SIC 64921)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Susan Louise Goodyear Director Aug 1965 28 May 2019
Simon Berkeley Fenne Director Mar 1965 23 Jul 2024
Tracy Jane Lawson Director Feb 1970 19 May 2025
Jonathan Paul Brimley Director Nov 1976 21 Oct 2025
Jonathan Paul Brimley Secretary Not published 21 Oct 2025

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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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  • 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)

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 Open University Student Budget Accounts Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Open University Student Budget Accounts Limited (FRN 723478) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Open University Student Budget Accounts?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Open University Student Budget Accounts handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Open University Student Budget Accounts to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Open University Student Budget Accounts a scam or clone?
Open University Student Budget Accounts 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 Open University Student Budget Accounts's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Open University Student Budget Accounts's FRN is 723478. You can verify it on the FCA register.