Bank of Ceylon (UK) Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 16 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2008

Website, phone number and address

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Website

bankofceylon.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

020 7377 1888
Address

1 Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4WD, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When bankofceylon.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 020 7377 1888 is
Who else gives the postcode EC2M 4WD

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.
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.
Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
Complaints Ombudsman, free
You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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Accepting Deposits
Dealing in investments as principal
Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

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: 06736473 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 29 October 2008 (18 years old)
Registered office: Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business: Banks (SIC 64191)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Madhawa Dissanayake	Director	Oct 1975	16 Sep 2024	None
Kavinda Menaka Lakshana De Zoysa	Director	Oct 1974	5 Nov 2024	None
Christopher Paul Julian Fitzgibbon	Director	Feb 1956	21 Jan 2025	None
Yaddehi Arachchige Jayathilaka	Director	Sep 1968	4 Nov 2025	None
Nashwa Sherif Ibrahim Saleh (Dr)	Director	Jan 1976	21 Jan 2026	2 other companies
Janath Prasanka Witharunkarana Waga Arachchige	Director	Dec 1978	16 Oct 2026	None
Meena Priyanka Koggala Wellala	Secretary	Not published	6 May 2026	–

Other companies run by these 6 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies: 2
still active: 2

In the full report: all 2 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
All 35 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Bank of Ceylon (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (73)

2016

6 April 2016

Government Of The Democratic Socialist Republic Of Sri Lanka took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2010

9 April 2010

Regulated by the FCA from this date
Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2008

29 October 2008

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 73 events

All 73 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 66

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Bank of Ceylon (UK) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Bank of Ceylon (UK) Limited (FRN 514744) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2010 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Bank of Ceylon (UK)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7377 1888 and the website bankofceylon.co.uk for Bank of Ceylon (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Bank of Ceylon (UK) a scam or clone?

Bank of Ceylon (UK) 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 Bank of Ceylon (UK)?

It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Bank of Ceylon (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Bank of Ceylon (UK)?

Companies House lists one person with significant control of Bank of Ceylon (UK): Government Of The Democratic Socialist Republic Of Sri Lanka (75–100% of shares).

Who runs Bank of Ceylon (UK)?

Companies House lists 6 directors of Bank of Ceylon (UK): Madhawa Dissanayake, Kavinda Menaka Lakshana De Zoysa, Christopher Paul Julian Fitzgibbon, Yaddehi Arachchige Jayathilaka, Nashwa Sherif Ibrahim Saleh (Dr) and Janath Prasanka Witharunkarana Waga Arachchige.

How long has Bank of Ceylon (UK) been in business?

The company was formed on 29 October 2008, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2010.