Banco Santander, S.A.

Reference number: 136261

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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  • When santandercib.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0333 207 2655 is
  • Who else gives the postcode NW1 3AN
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Other names (6)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Santander Corporate & lnvestment Banking Trading name
  • Banco Santander Central Hispano SA Former name
  • Santander Former trading name
  • Santander Central Hispano, London Branch Former trading name
  • Santander Corporate & Commercial Former trading name
  • Santander Global Corporate Banking Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
Show FCA detail (6 permissions)
  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
FC004459
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
16 July 1955 (71 years old)
Registered office
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Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Ana Patricia Botin-Sanz De Sautuola Y O'Shea Director Oct 1960 10 Aug 1993 None
Francisco Javier Botín-Sanz De Sautuola Y O'Shea Director Nov 1973 25 Jul 2004 None
Jose Antonio Alvarez Alvarez Director Jan 1960 25 Nov 2014 None
Sol Dauella Comadrán Director Apr 1966 25 Nov 2014 None
Belén Romana García Director Dec 1965 22 Dec 2015 None
Henrique Manuel Drummond Borges Cirine De Castro Director Sep 1965 17 Jul 2019 None
Pamela Ann Walkden Director May 1960 29 Oct 2019 None
Luis Isasi Fernández De Bobadilla Director May 1956 19 May 2020 None
Gina Diez Barrosco Arcarraga Director Jan 1955 22 Dec 2020 None
German De La Fuente Escamilla Director Jan 1964 1 Apr 2022 None
Glenn Hogan Hutchins Director Sep 1955 20 Dec 2022 None
Hector Blas Grisi Checa Director Oct 1966 20 Dec 2022 None
Juan Carlos Barrabes Consul Director Mar 1970 22 Mar 2024 None
Antonio Francesco Weiss Director Sep 1966 22 Mar 2024 None
Jaime Perez Renovales Secretary Not published 1 Sep 2015 –

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 14 directors run no other company
  • All 46 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Banco Santander, S.A.’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (10) All events (98)

2021

17 December 2021

  • No longer regulated by the Banco de España
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date

FCA register

2007

24 August 2007

  • Changed its registered name from "Banco Santander Central Hispano SA"

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

1999

19 April 1999

  • Changed its registered name from "Banco Santander SA"

FCA register · Companies House

1994

2 June 1994

  • Regulated by the Banco de España from this date
  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1955

16 July 1955

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 98 events

  • All 98 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 76
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  • All 98 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Banco Santander, S.A. FCA authorised?
Yes, Banco Santander, S.A. (FRN 136261) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2021 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Banco Santander, S.A.’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0333 207 2655 and the website santandercib.com/santander-london-branch-cib for Banco Santander, S.A.. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Banco Santander, S.A. a scam or clone?
Banco Santander, S.A. 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 Banco Santander, S.A.?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Banco Santander, S.A. to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who runs Banco Santander, S.A.?
Companies House lists 14 directors of Banco Santander, S.A.: Ana Patricia Botin-Sanz De Sautuola Y O'Shea, Francisco Javier Botín-Sanz De Sautuola Y O'Shea, Jose Antonio Alvarez Alvarez, Sol Dauella Comadrán, Belén Romana García, Henrique Manuel Drummond Borges Cirine De Castro and 8 more.
How long has Banco Santander, S.A. been in business?
The company was formed on 16 July 1955, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2021.
Does Banco Santander, S.A. use any other names?
It trades as Santander Corporate & lnvestment Banking. It has previously used 5 other names, including Banco Santander Central Hispano SA, Santander and Santander Central Hispano, London Branch.

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