SBDL Limited

Reference number: 997357

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

Covertech Limited Reference number: 976493 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • SBDL Limited (FRN 997357) introduces customers to Covertech Limited (FRN 976493). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not SBDL.
  • Example: if SBDL refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from SBDL itself.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

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Identity

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Also trades as
  • Subdial

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
10836256
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
26 June 2017 (9 years old)
Registered office
49-51 Farringdon Rd, Lamplighter Works, G & Lg Floor, London, EC1M 3JP, England
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets (SIC 47990)
  • Business and domestic software development (SIC 62012)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ross Crane Director Jul 1989 26 Jun 2017
Christy Loane Davis Director Aug 1993 1 Dec 2017
John Antony Cleeve Ayton Director Nov 1961 1 Sep 2020
Nick Evans Director Mar 1967 24 Nov 2021

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Covertech Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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 SBDL Limited FCA authorised?
SBDL Limited (FRN 997357) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for SBDL?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. SBDL Limited (FRN 997357) introduces customers to Covertech Limited (FRN 976493). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not SBDL. Example: if SBDL refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from SBDL itself. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with SBDL?
Protection works through Covertech Limited, the principal firm responsible for SBDL's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is SBDL a scam or clone?
SBDL 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 SBDL's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
SBDL's FRN is 997357. You can verify it on the FCA register.