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FCE Bank plc, Arterial Road, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6EE, United Kingdom
In the full report: 3 background checks
When fcebank.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0345 712 5490 is
Who else gives the postcode SS15 6EE
Other names(22)
If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.
F C E Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Ford Credit Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Ford Credit Britain Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Ford Credit Europe Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Ford Financial Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Ford Insure Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Ford Lease Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Ford Money Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Ford Pay Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Ford Pro FinSimple Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Ford Pro Insure Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Worldwide Trade Finance Trading name: A name it trades under now.
WWTF Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Business Partner Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Ford Business Partner Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Ford Renting Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Jaguar Financial Services Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Land Rover Financial Services Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Mazda Bank Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Mazda Credit Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Volvo Car Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Volvo Car Finance Ireland Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Warning
Scammers have impersonated this firm
Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact
information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and
against the firm's real details above.
Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.
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.
Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
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.
ComplaintsOmbudsman, 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
Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
Debt Adjusting
Debt Administration
Debt-collecting
Debt-counselling
Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
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)
Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
Financial Ombudsman complaints
Ombudsman complaints
new complaints, January–June 2025
10,466
upheld, against a 31% median
24%
about banking and credit
10,465
A bigger firm gets more complaints simply because it has more customers.
Companies House record
The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and 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
13
closed down
2
are FCA-registered
5
Lorem Ipsum Holdings LtdDirector · 2014 to 2019Dissolved
Dolor Sit LtdDirector · since 2016FCA-registeredActive
Amet Consectetur Property Services LtdDirector · 2011 to 2015In liquidation
Adipiscing Elit Group LLPSecretary · since 2020Active
In the full report: all 13 companies, named
What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 7 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The 5 on the FCA register, including one no longer authorised
All 66 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
Key dates in its history
FCE Bank’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.
Ford Motor Company took control (75–100% of shares)
Companies House
2021
14 October 2021
FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm
FCA warning list
13 October 2021
Ford Eco Gmbh took control (75–100% of shares)
Companies House
2013
1 April 2013
Regulated by the FCA from this date
Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date
FCA register
2001
1 December 2001
Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
Became authorised by the FCA
FCA register
1998
1 June 1998
Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
FCA register
1963
3 September 1963
Incorporated at Companies House
Companies House
In the full report: all 175 events
All 175 events in its history (10 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 127
Firms connected to FCE Bank
Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with FCE Bank. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.
connected firms
3
share a director
1
share its postcode
2
Lorem Ipsum Finance LtdAuthorisedShared director
Dolor Sit LtdNo longer authorisedSame phone number
Amet Consectetur Capital Partners LtdAppointed representativeSame postcode
Adipiscing LLPAuthorisedShared director
In the full report: all 3 connected firms, named
How each is linked: shared directors (1), the same postcode (2)
Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
4 past links through former directors
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13 other companies its directors have run, named
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All 175 events in its history
3 connected firms, named, and who links them
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FirmSearch Report
FCE Bank PLC
Reference 204469 23 October 2026
Frequently asked questions about this firm
Is FCE Bank PLC FCA authorised?
Yes, FCE Bank PLC (FRN 204469) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is FCE Bank’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0345 712 5490 and the website fcebank.com for FCE Bank. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is FCE Bank a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated FCE Bank: the FCA has published 2 warnings about fake versions of it, using contact details that are not the firm's. Only trust the details the FCA register gives for FCE Bank, shown on this page.
Is my money safe with FCE Bank?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about FCE Bank to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns FCE Bank?
FCE Bank is owned by Ford Motor Company, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 22 June 2026. Before that, it was controlled by Ford Eco Gmbh.
Who runs FCE Bank?
Companies House lists 7 directors of FCE Bank: Talita Ferreira, Brendan John O'Connor, Carlos Dewayne Treadway, Marlene Marie Martel, Jonathan Graydon Baum, Keeley Miles and 1 more.
How long has FCE Bank been in business?
The company was formed on 3 September 1963, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
How many complaints does FCE Bank get?
In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 10,466 new complaints about FCE Bank, and upheld 24% of those it decided.
Does FCE Bank use any other names?
It trades as F C E, Ford Credit, Ford Credit Britain, Ford Credit Europe and Ford Financial, and 8 more names. It has previously used 9 other names, including Business Partner, Ford Business Partner and Ford Renting.