Persia International Bank PLC

Reference number: 208020

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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 persiabank.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7606 8521 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2R 7HH
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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
  • Dealing in investments as principal

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
04218020
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
16 May 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
Farrokh Shahmir Director Aug 1955 30 Jun 2017 1 other company
Aziz Akhondi- Asl Director Mar 1951 29 Mar 2019 None
Hadi Akhlaghi Feizasar (Dr) Director Dec 1966 8 Mar 2022 None
Mohammad Reza Rezaeipour Director Jan 1971 1 Jun 2022 None
Farshid Farokhnejad Director Sep 1974 1 Sep 2022 None
Graham John Dorkins Secretary Not published 1 Apr 2025 –

Other companies run by these 5 directors

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other company
1
closed down
1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 29 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (7) All events (64)

2016

16 May 2016

  • Bank Mellat became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)
  • Bank Tejarat became a part-owner (25–50% 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

28 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

1 December 2001

  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

16 May 2001

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 64 events

  • All 64 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 55
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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 64 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Persia International Bank PLC FCA authorised?
Yes, Persia International Bank PLC (FRN 208020) 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 Persia International Bank’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7606 8521 and the website persiabank.co.uk for Persia International Bank. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Persia International Bank a scam or clone?
Persia International 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 Persia International Bank?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Persia International Bank to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Persia International Bank?
Persia International Bank is owned by Bank Mellat, which holds 50–75% of shares, since 16 May 2016.
Who runs Persia International Bank?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Persia International Bank: Farrokh Shahmir, Aziz Akhondi- Asl, Hadi Akhlaghi Feizasar (Dr), Mohammad Reza Rezaeipour and Farshid Farokhnejad.
How long has Persia International Bank been in business?
The company was formed on 16 May 2001, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.

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