FSCS open and fully operational
Our staff are now working from home, so please bear with us if you’re trying to get in contact. Alternatively, use our webchat - click on the purple 'Need help?' button.
We’re currently offering additional claims support for NHS key workers. If you work for the NHS and need our support, please contact us so we can discuss the claims process with you.
FSCS protects you when financial firms fail
Set-up by parliament and funded by the financial services industry, FSCS is a completely independent and free service.
You’ll keep all the compensation you are owed when you claim directly through us.
Banks & building societies
Protection for bank and building society accounts. Use our protection checker to check your money's safe.
Mortgage endowments
Mis-sold endowment policies where the firm has dissolved
Mortgage advice
Bad or misleading mortgage advice and the firm has dissolved
Insurance
Cover against insurance company and insurance broker/adviser failures