FSCS in-default register

Fintax (UK) Limited

Declared in default24 November 1999FRN 121530

What this means for you

Because Fintax (UK) Limited has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.

Background

Fintax (UK) Limited, FRN 121530, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 24 November 1999. The firm's product types are not specified in available records. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the specific limits depend on the financial products involved, with standard protection typically covering £85,000 for investments and mortgages, £85,000 for deposits, or 90% of claims for insurance products without a monetary cap.

Products this firm wrote

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.