FSCS in-default register

Britannia Financial Services

Declared in default29 June 1999FRN 126284

What this means for you

Because Britannia Financial Services 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

Britannia Financial Services, registered under FRN 126284, was declared in default by the FSCS on 29 June 1999. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records. Former customers may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though entitlement levels depend on the financial products held at the time of the firm's default.

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.