EEA firms that have topped up
The firms that have topped up into the UK Scheme are listed below with their FSA reference numbers and the month and year FSCS or the predecessor scheme accepted their application to top up. For more information on how topping up works, please see our deposit claims frequently asked questions.
In Ireland
- Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited (FSA No. 435887 / approved March 2008) - topped up for investment business only
In Cyprus
- Bank of Cyprus Plc (FSA No. 204627 / approved July 2004)
- Marfin Popular Bank Public Co Ltd (FSA No. 204649 / approved January 2005)
In Iceland
- Landsbanki Islands hf (FSA No. 207250 / approved July 2006)
- Kaupthing Bank hf (FSA No. 222968 / approved February 2008).
Please note: Although Kaupthing Bank hf has topped up into FSCS, the bank currently operates under the full FSA authorisation status granted to Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Limited (a UK registered company), which means its depositors are fully protected by FSCS up to £50,000.
In Belgium
- Fortis Bank SA/NV (FSA No. 206641 / approved February 2008) - topped up for investment business only
In Gibraltar
- Bank J Safra (Gibraltar) Limited (FSA No. 466838 / approved February 2008) - topped up for investment business only
In Sweden
- Svenska Handelsbanken AB (FSA Ref 149243 / October 2008)
Visit the Deposit Claims or Investment Claims sections for more information about making a claim against an authorised firm.