How do I contact FSCS?
0800 678 110 0800 678 1100.
How long does an FSCS claim take?
For general insurance, we aim to make a payment within 14 working days of agreement of the claim. For payment protection insurance (PPI) claims, FSCS aims to decide claims within three months. For all other financial services products, we aim to resolve claims within six months.
Can I make a claim FSCS?
Making a claim with FSCS
We accept online claims for insurance, mortgages, pensions, payment protection insurance, investments and debt management. If your bank, building society or credit union has failed you don't need to make a claim. We'll return your money automatically, up to our compensation limit.
How does the FSCS protect a person?
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects customers from losing some of their cash if authorised financial services firms go bust. It protects up to £85,000 of savings per individual, per financial institution (not just per bank), and also covers mortgages, insurance and investments.
Which banks are linked under FSCS?
What is FSCS protection? Bank of Scotland PLC is the 'deposit-taking licence holder' for Aviva, Bank of Scotland, BM Savings, Halifax, and Intelligent Finance.
How do I contact the FSCS?
0800 678 1100 0800 678 1100.
What products does the FSCS cover?
FSCS protects deposits, investment business, home finance (mortgage) advice, general insurance, insurance broking and debt management. FSCS can pay for financial loss if a firm is unable, or likely to be unable, to pay claims against it.
How do I make a claim with FSCS?
Steps to make a claim
- Check if you can claim. First you'll enter some basic details of your claim and we'll tell you straight away if you are eligible to claim.
- Create your online account. With your online account you'll be able to submit your claim and check on its progress.
- Complete your application.