FSCS remains open and fully operational in the light of the coronavirus situation. Read our latest updates on how we’re continuing to deliver our claims service.
09 April 2020 FSCS newsCompensation limits
Read our compensation limits articles for the latest news on changes to the amounts of compensation we can pay and how any changes might affect you.
New £85,000 deposit limit from today
You now have even greater protection for your deposits. FSCS has increased the deposit limit to £85k, from £75k. We are committed to protecting your money.
30 January 2017
Limit change consumer update
16 January 2017
UK savers may see an increase in their FSCS savings protection limit
21 November 2016
Firm news
News on firms that have failed or that are under investigation. Some firms have their own dedicated pages which you can find on our Find firms page - click the tab at the top of the page.
Failure of nine firms
Consumers could get back money they have lost as a result of their dealings with any of nine failed financial firms FSCS declared in default during July 2018.
27 September 2019
Claims against The Mortgage Matters Partnership accepted
01 November 2018
Premier FX Limited customers
28 August 2018
Cornerstone Friendly Society customers
21 August 2018
Polish Credit Union UK Limited
30 July 2018
Fraud & scams
Details of the latest scams in the financial services sector.
Protecting your financial future
Low interest rates and market uncertainty during Covid-19 could be unsettling and scammers know that you might be considering your savings and investments.
21 August 2020
Stay safe from scammers
03 June 2020
Top 5 financial scams in the UK
06 September 2019
Beaufort clients warned of potential scam
08 February 2019
FSCS warns consumers of potential scam
04 February 2019
FSCS news
Read the latest news and updates regarding FSCS. Learn about our work with the industry, new staff appointments and other projects we’re involved in.
Full recovery: FSCS closes the book on the 2008 banking crisis
We've just had the final recovery payment from the 2008 banking crisis through the administration of Heritable Bank. Here we explain the vital role that recoveries play.
21 September 2020
Annual Report
09 July 2020
Guide published to reassure pensions savers
27 May 2020
FSCS Outlook
21 May 2020
How FSCS is helping to prevent future failures
20 May 2020
Investing
Read investments articles from FSCS to find out the latest news, how to invest safely and what to take into consideration when you’re planning to invest.
What's crowdfunding? What are the risks?
Crowdfunding sites enable small businesses to raise funds from investors. Learn more about the types of crowdfunding and the risks that are involved.
08 September 2017
Protection
Read the articles in our protection section to find out the latest news on FSCS protection and the wider issues facing the financial services industry.
What if my bank just exists online?
FSCS protects your money held in all authorised UK banks, even if they don't have any branches. Our protection applies no matter what type of bank you choose.
17 September 2020
Ask these key questions to make sure your money is protected
04 September 2020
If your bank fails...
10 June 2020
Technology
Read our technology articles to find out more about fintech in banking and other issues relating to technology and FSCS.
Fintech in banking
Fintech in banking is changing how we manage our money. Learn about the apps, banks & platforms shaping the industry with blockchain, robo-advisors and more.
08 September 2017
FSCS cautions consumers of virtual currency
17 January 2014