Vida Bank Limited

Reference number: 738741

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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

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.

Also trades as
  • Vida Homeloans
  • Vida Savings

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
09837692
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 October 2015 (10 years old)
Registered office
1 Battle Bridge Lane, London, SE1 2HP, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)
  • Activities of mortgage finance companies (SIC 64922)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Robin James Churchouse Director Jan 1966 25 Apr 2019
Carol Frances Sergeant Director Aug 1952 26 Sep 2019
Anthony David Mooney Director Feb 1971 22 May 2020
Walter Dana Laforge Director Aug 1954 23 Sep 2020
John Laidlaw Rowan Director Mar 1966 18 Nov 2020
Stuart William Sinclair Director Jun 1953 6 Jun 2025
Alexander Filshie Director Apr 1967 3 Oct 2025
Amanda Robinson Secretary Not published 24 Jun 2021

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Acting as a CBTL administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL Administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL lender
  • Acting as a CBTL Lender
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender

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.

  • Belmont Green Finance Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Vida Bank Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Vida Bank Limited (FRN 738741) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Vida Bank?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Vida Bank to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Vida Bank a scam or clone?
Vida Bank 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 Vida Bank's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Vida Bank's FRN is 738741. You can verify it on the FCA register.