The Flash Centre Limited

Reference number: 671146

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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
02441299
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 November 1989 (36 years old)
Registered office
Spectrum Point, Clapgate Lane, Birmingham, B32 3DE, England
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores (SIC 47430)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Geoffrey Ian Clements Director Dec 1962 27 Nov 2020
Simon Martin Prais Director Feb 1962 27 Nov 2020
Geoffrey Ian Clements Secretary Not published 27 Nov 2020

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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

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Flash Centre Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, The Flash Centre Limited (FRN 671146) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Flash Centre?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how The Flash Centre handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The Flash Centre to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Flash Centre a scam or clone?
The Flash Centre 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 Flash Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Flash Centre's FRN is 671146. You can verify it on the FCA register.