SMBC Bank International plc

Reference number: 223304

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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
04684034
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
3 March 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
100 Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 2AT, England
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Sophie Jane O'Connor Director Aug 1970 31 May 2023
James Richard Garvey Director Apr 1962 1 Mar 2024
Karen Sarah Briggs Director Dec 1963 1 Apr 2024
Antony Yates Director Mar 1962 1 May 2024
Elena Paitra Director Nov 1978 1 Jun 2024
Hiroshi Ibaraki Director Sep 1971 1 Jun 2024
John Stephen Mahon Director Dec 1965 1 Oct 2024
Hiroshi Nishimura Director Oct 1972 19 May 2025
Joanna Mary Meager Director Jan 1967 12 Jun 2025
Mark James Bradley Secretary Not published 1 Jul 2008

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is SMBC Bank International plc FCA authorised?
Yes, SMBC Bank International plc (FRN 223304) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with SMBC Bank International?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about SMBC Bank International to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is SMBC Bank International a scam or clone?
SMBC Bank International 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 SMBC Bank International's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
SMBC Bank International's FRN is 223304. You can verify it on the FCA register.