Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative Limited

Reference number: 677173

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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 edinburghbicycle.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0131 319 2400 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EH9 1DU
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Other names (2)

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

  • Giant Store Edinburgh Trading name
  • Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative Former name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Bank deposits FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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.
Show FCA detail (3 permissions)
  • Credit Broking
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire 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.

Key dates in its history

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (3) All events (6)

2020

13 February 2020

  • Changed its registered name from "Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative"

FCA register

2015

24 April 2015

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

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In the full report: all 6 events

  • All 6 events in its history (3 shown here)
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  • All 6 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative Limited (FRN 677173) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2015 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0131 319 2400 and the website edinburghbicycle.com for Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative a scam or clone?
Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative 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 Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Does Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative use any other names?
It trades as Giant Store Edinburgh. It has previously used the name Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative.

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