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.
When chase.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 020 3493 1949 is
Who else gives the postcode E14 5JP
Other names(4)
If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.
Chase Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Chase Manhattan International Limited Former name: A name it was registered under before.
Chemical Investment Bank Limited Former name: A name it was registered under before.
Manufacturers Hanover Ltd Former name: A name it was registered under before.
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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 · Handle payments & transfers 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 · Run or oversee funds 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 No FSCS cover
Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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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
Acting as trustee or depositary of an authorised AIF
Acting as trustee or depositary of an unauthorised AIF
Acting as trustee or depositary of a UK UCITS
Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
Advising on P2P agreements
Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
Causing dematerialised instructions to be sent
Credit Broking
Dealing in investments as agent
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)
Issuing Electronic Money
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
Managing investments
Providing Credit Information Services
Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)
Sending dematerialised instructions
Financial Ombudsman complaints
Ombudsman complaints
new complaints, January–June 2025
375
upheld, against a 31% median
30%
about banking and credit
374
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
46
closed down
10
went insolvent
2
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 46 companies, named
What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 8 directors sit on each board, and since when
The 2 that went into liquidation or administration
The 12 on the FCA register
The 1 company these 8 directors run together
All 74 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
Key dates in its history
J.P. Morgan Europe’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.
FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm
FCA warning list
11 November 2019
J.P. Morgan Capital Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
J.P. Morgan Securities PLC gave up control
Companies House
2016
6 April 2016
J.P. Morgan Securities PLC took control (75–100% of shares)
Companies House
2013
3 July 2013
Regulated by the FCA from this date
Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date
FCA register
31 March 2013
No longer regulated by the Financial Services Authority
FCA register
2002
25 January 2002
Changed its registered name from "Chase Manhattan International Limited"
FCA register
2001
1 December 2001
Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
Became authorised by the FCA
FCA register
1996
15 July 1996
Changed its registered name from "Chemical Investment Bank Limited"
FCA register
1992
19 June 1992
Changed its registered name from "Manufacturers Hanover Ltd"
FCA register
1988
29 April 1988
Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date
FCA register
1968
18 September 1968
Incorporated at Companies House
Companies House
In the full report: all 155 events
All 155 events in its history (14 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 136
Firms connected to J.P. Morgan Europe
Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with J.P. Morgan Europe. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.
connected firms
2
share a director
2
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 2 connected firms, named
How each is linked: shared directors (2), the same postcode (2)
Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
10 past links through former directors
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46 other companies its directors have run, named
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2 connected firms, named, and who links them
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J.P. Morgan Europe Limited
Reference 124579 2 November 2026
Frequently asked questions about this firm
Is J.P. Morgan Europe Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, J.P. Morgan Europe Limited (FRN 124579) 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 J.P. Morgan Europe’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 3493 1949 and the website chase.co.uk/gb/en for J.P. Morgan Europe. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is J.P. Morgan Europe a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated J.P. Morgan Europe: 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 J.P. Morgan Europe, shown on this page.
Is my money safe with J.P. Morgan Europe?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about J.P. Morgan Europe to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns J.P. Morgan Europe?
J.P. Morgan Europe is owned by J.P. Morgan Capital Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 11 November 2019. Before that, it was controlled by J.P. Morgan Securities PLC.
Who runs J.P. Morgan Europe?
Companies House lists 8 directors of J.P. Morgan Europe: Matthew Paul Melling, Lorraine Littell-Pape, Clive Peter Adamson, Melissa Di Donato Roos, Keith Charles William Morgan, Diane Vanessa Macfarlane and 2 more.
How long has J.P. Morgan Europe been in business?
The company was formed on 18 September 1968, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
How many complaints does J.P. Morgan Europe get?
In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 375 new complaints about J.P. Morgan Europe, and upheld 30% of those it decided.
Does J.P. Morgan Europe use any other names?
It trades as Chase. It has previously used 3 other names: Chase Manhattan International Limited, Chemical Investment Bank Limited and Manufacturers Hanover Ltd.