Switcha Limited

Reference number: 828963

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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
  • Kandoo
  • Switcha.com
  • Ultimate Finance

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11158502
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
19 January 2018 (8 years old)
Registered office
5 Scott Road, Prestbury, SK10 4DN, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors (SIC 64921)
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nathan David Cafearo Director Apr 1976 19 Jan 2018
Alan Douglas Milne Director Oct 1959 8 Feb 2022

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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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Contractor 247
  • Finance match

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Switcha Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Switcha Limited (FRN 828963) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Switcha?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Switcha handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Switcha to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Switcha a scam or clone?
Switcha 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 Switcha's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Switcha's FRN is 828963. You can verify it on the FCA register.