Apple Distribution International Limited

Reference number: 983214

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own, and acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Apple Payments Services Limited Reference number: 770345 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Apple Distribution International Limited (FRN 983214) is an AR of Apple Payments Services Limited (FRN 770345). When you use Apple Distribution International's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Apple Distribution International, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Website, phone number and address

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

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  • When apple.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line +353 214 283 459 is
  • Who else gives the postcode IRELAND
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Apple Payments Services Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Apple Distribution International Limited FCA authorised?
Apple Distribution International Limited (FRN 983214) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Apple Distribution International?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Apple Distribution International Limited (FRN 983214) is an AR of Apple Payments Services Limited (FRN 770345). When you use Apple Distribution International's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Apple Distribution International, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
What is Apple Distribution International’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number +353 214 283 459 and the website apple.com for Apple Distribution International. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Apple Distribution International a scam or clone?
Apple Distribution International is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Apple Distribution International?
Protection works through Apple Payments Services Limited, the principal firm responsible for Apple Distribution International's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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