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What is the ‘FSCS Protected’ badge - and why should you look out for it?
How do banking licences affect FSCS protection?
Supporting customers in vulnerable circumstances
Claims management companies
Guide to financial protection in the UK
Using a personal representative
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Bereavement
Failed firms
Why claim direct with FSCS?
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Banks, building societies and credit unions
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Banks, building societies and credit unions
Deposit protection limit increase
Debt management
Funeral plans
Insurance
Investments
Mortgages
Payment protection insurance
Pensions
Targeted support
Check your money's protection
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Check your money's protection
Bank & Savings Protection Checker
FSCS guide to pension protection
FSCS guide to investment protection
For industry
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FSCS publications
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FSCS publications
FSCS Budget Update 2026
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Beyond compensation
Consumer bodies
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Deposit protection limit campaign - Industry toolkit
Funeral plans industry resources
Single customer view
Deposit protection Q&As - banks & building societies
Deposit protection Q&As - credit unions
Third party resources
Deposit takers course
Deposit protection limit rising to £120,000 from December 2025
News
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Budget Update - Chief Executive's Statement
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Fortnightly financial #45
FSCS's role in the financial services global community
Interim Chief Executive's Statement - Budget Update
Press releases
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Podcasts
#47 Savings, investments and FSCS protection with Iona Bain
#46 How to spot a scam in 7 steps
#45 Why you need to know about FSCS with Bola Sol
#44 How can I stay updated on my claim?
#43 Top 6 things people get wrong about FSCS
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What if you're a victim
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Protection and Technology
Crypto assets - wild west finance or a force for good?
Technology is a key part of FSCS’s plans to improve the experience for customers
Cryptoassets - five things to consider
What's crowdfunding? What are the risks?
Mini-bonds – should you invest?
Customer stories
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Customer stories
I got £85k back for unsuitable investment advice
I got £17k back after my pension operator went into liquidation
I lost money when my investment was matured too early
My financial provider disappeared, putting over £40k at risk
My investments lost all their value
Bad advice put £60k of my pension at risk
Archive
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FSCS
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Archive
Top 5 financial scams
About us
FSCS
FSCS
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About us
Our purpose, vision and strategy
Careers : We are FSCS
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FSCS
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Careers : We are FSCS
Our impact
Our offer
Our vacancies
How we are funded
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How we are funded
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Organisational information
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Terms, conditions, technical information
Section 27 claims
Accepting deposits
Designated investment business
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