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.
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Compensation 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.
Updated £85,000 deposit limit
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
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.
Plan and Budget
FSCS’s Plan and Budget outlines expected management costs and the latest forecast of potential claims volumes for the year ahead. Read the latest issue here.
22 January 2021
FSCS expands Wellbeing Strategy to further support its people
18 January 2021
How FSCS has helped customers through a difficult year
26 November 2020
FSCS Outlook
25 November 2020
Prevention is better than cure: an update on our Prevent work
20 November 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.
16 November 2020
Mini-bonds – should you invest?
03 November 2020
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.
Our mission to promote pension protection
Many people don't know FSCS can protect their pension if a provider goes bust. We've been working with pensions providers to raise awareness of FSCS protection.
20 January 2021
Cryptocurrencies – are they covered, and what's the risk?
17 December 2020
What if my bank just exists online?
17 September 2020
Ask these key questions to make sure your money is protected
04 September 2020
Technology
Read our technology articles to find out more about fintech in banking and other issues relating to technology and FSCS.
FSCS embraces artificial intelligence to help customers
FSCS is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help process claims - it's our latest innovation to improve the experience for our customers.
07 January 2021
Fintech in banking
08 September 2017
FSCS cautions consumers of virtual currency
17 January 2014