Payment Assist Ltd

Reference number: 622544

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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
08752986
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 October 2013 (12 years old)
Registered office
Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0PB, England
Nature of business
  • Other information technology service activities (SIC 62090)
  • Other credit granting not elsewhere classified (SIC 64929)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Brian Andrew Smeed Director Jun 1984 30 Mar 2023
Marcus Gregory Director Dec 1970 8 Apr 2024
Alan Clarke Director Jul 1950 1 Dec 2025
Lesley Anne Crossley Secretary Not published 19 Dec 2024

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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
  • 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 Payment Assist Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Payment Assist Ltd (FRN 622544) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Payment Assist?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Payment Assist handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Payment Assist to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Payment Assist a scam or clone?
Payment Assist 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 Payment Assist's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Payment Assist's FRN is 622544. You can verify it on the FCA register.