THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP LIMITED

Reference number: 1025352

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this firm.

What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP LIMITED (FRN 1025352) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details.
  • Example: if THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP itself.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    0114 268 7999

  • Verified address

    Old Linen Court, 83-85 Shambles Street,, Barnsley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2SB, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03619756
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 August 1998 (27 years old)
Registered office
Old Linen Court, 83-85 Shambles Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2SB
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of computers, peripheral units and software in specialised stores (SIC 47410)
  • Repair of computers and peripheral equipment (SIC 95110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nicholas Michael Dutch Director Jul 1969 9 Sep 1998
Nicholas Vincent White Director Nov 1969 9 Sep 1998
Nicholas Vincent White Secretary Not published 9 Sep 1998

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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 REAL COMPUTER SHOP LIMITED FCA authorised?
THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP LIMITED (FRN 1025352) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP LIMITED (FRN 1025352) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details. Example: if THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP itself. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP a scam or clone?
THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP 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 REAL COMPUTER SHOP's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
THE REAL COMPUTER SHOP's FRN is 1025352. You can verify it on the FCA register.