Melli Bank PLC

Reference number: 207380

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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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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When mellibank.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7600 3636 is
  • Who else gives the postcode W8 4SG
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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.
  • 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
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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
04152338
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
1 February 2001 (25 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
Davood Mohammad Rezaei Director Sep 1969 18 Mar 2021 None
Abolfazl Najarzadeh Director Jan 1985 20 Jan 2023 None
Mark Vincent Jarvis Director Aug 1961 6 Jun 2025 None
Abdolreza Zand Secretary Not published 5 Feb 2001 –

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 3 directors run no other company
  • All 37 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Melli Bank’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (73)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Government Of The Islamic Republic Of Iran 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

1 February 2001

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 73 events

  • All 73 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 65
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  • Every company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 73 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Melli Bank PLC FCA authorised?
Yes, Melli Bank PLC (FRN 207380) 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 Melli Bank’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7600 3636 and the website mellibank.com for Melli Bank. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Melli Bank a scam or clone?
Melli Bank 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 Melli Bank?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Melli Bank to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Melli Bank?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Melli Bank: Government Of The Islamic Republic Of Iran (75–100% of shares).
Who runs Melli Bank?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Melli Bank: Davood Mohammad Rezaei, Abolfazl Najarzadeh and Mark Vincent Jarvis.
How long has Melli Bank been in business?
The company was formed on 1 February 2001, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.

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