Trading 212 UK Limited

Reference number: 609146

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 5 warnings naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Also trades as
  • Trading 212

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08590005
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 June 2013 (13 years old)
Registered office
10-15 Queen Street, Aldermary House, London, EC4N 1TX, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Gary Dixon Director Sep 1964 26 Aug 2021
Mukid Hossain Chowdhury Director Aug 1971 12 Oct 2021
George Mantilas Director Aug 1986 15 Oct 2021
Russell David Piper Director Mar 1980 28 Jul 2023
Jason Richard Hill Director Nov 1978 29 May 2025
Malaeka Ali Kazmi Director Jan 1993 6 Jun 2025
Peter David Spencer King Director Jan 1960 7 Oct 2025
David Burns Director Feb 1973 30 Oct 2025
Penelope Ruth Judd Director May 1963 30 Jan 2026
Malaeka Ali Kazmi Secretary Not published 28 Feb 2022

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Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (3)
  • +18482083434
  • +35725255140
  • 07370 504128
Fake email addresses (8)
  • clientt212@hotmail.com
  • info@thetrading212.com
  • info@trading-help.com
  • info@tradingpro212.com
  • info@win-traders.com
  • info@win4traders.co
  • trader-euro@spdok.com
  • trading212support@protonmail.com
Fake websites (6)
  • ma212.com
  • ma212.ctxeurope.com
  • thetrading212.com
  • tradingpro212.com
  • win-traders.com
  • win4traders.co
The 5 FCA warnings these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.

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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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

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.

  • Avus Capital UK Limited

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 198 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 31% of the ones it decided.

That is about typical: the median across the firms the Ombudsman reports on is 31%.

  • Investments 144
  • Banking and credit 54

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 Trading 212 UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Trading 212 UK Limited (FRN 609146) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Trading 212 UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Trading 212 UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Trading 212 UK a scam or clone?
Trading 212 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 Trading 212 UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Trading 212 UK's FRN is 609146. You can verify it on the FCA register.