Telefonica UK Limited

Reference number: 718822

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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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Also trades as
  • O2
  • Virgin Media O2

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01743099
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 July 1983 (43 years old)
Registered office
500 Brook Drive, Reading, RG2 6UU, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Wireless telecommunications activities (SIC 61200)
  • Other telecommunications activities (SIC 61900)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Lutz Markus Schuler Director Mar 1968 1 Jun 2021
Enrique Medina Malo Director Apr 1972 29 Apr 2022
David Melcon Sanchez-Friera Director Aug 1970 1 Jun 2026
VMED O2 SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 10 Nov 2009

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
  • 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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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Adjusting
  • 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)
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

What customers have complained about

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. 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 name
  • O2 Drive

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 452 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 82% of the ones it decided.

That is above the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Banking and credit 443
  • Insurance 9

A bigger firm receives more complaints simply because it has more customers. FOS complaints data →

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Telefonica UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Telefonica UK Limited (FRN 718822) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Telefonica UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Telefonica UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Telefonica UK a scam or clone?
Telefonica UK 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 Telefonica UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Telefonica UK's FRN is 718822. You can verify it on the FCA register.