The Business Lending Exchange Limited

Reference number: 726641

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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
  • The BLX

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06011377
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 November 2006 (19 years old)
Registered office
St George's House, George Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3GH
Nature of business
  • Financial leasing (SIC 64910)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Helen Anne Mclean Director Jan 1978 1 Jun 2017
James Brian Andrew Smeed Director Jun 1984 29 Sep 2022
Lesley Anne Crossley Secretary Not published 31 Jul 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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 Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • 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

Limits on what they may do

  • Not permitted to canvass off trade premises
    The firm is not permitted to canvass regulated borrower-lender-supplier agreements or regulated consumer hire agreements off trade premises

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 The Business Lending Exchange Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, The Business Lending Exchange Limited (FRN 726641) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Business Lending Exchange?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how The Business Lending Exchange handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The Business Lending Exchange to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Business Lending Exchange a scam or clone?
The Business Lending Exchange 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 The Business Lending Exchange's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Business Lending Exchange's FRN is 726641. You can verify it on the FCA register.