Western Union Business Solutions (UK) Limited

Reference number: 536611

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No longer authorised

This firm is still listed on the FCA register, but the record is closed. Cover on business done while it was authorised generally still applies, and it cannot take on new regulated business. Authorisation ended 17 May 2018.

Website, phone number and address

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  • Last known website

    business.westernunion.co.uk

  • Last known phone number

    0845 882 4790

  • Last known address

    12 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2AW, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When business.westernunion.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0845 882 4790 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2A 2AW
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Other names (1)

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

  • Travelex Global Business Payments Limited Former name

Past FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • The record is closed
    Cover you already have generally survives the cancellation: FSCS exists for firms that have failed, and the Financial Ombudsman Service can look at a complaint about a firm that has stopped trading, as long as the business was done while it was authorised. New business with this firm has no cover at all, because it is no longer permitted to carry it out.

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
02854737
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 September 1993 (33 years old)
Registered office
Manning House 3rd Floor, 22 Carlisle Place, London, SW1P 1JA, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Seth Mincks Director Aug 1975 17 Mar 2023 None

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that its director runs no other company
  • All 29 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Western Union Business Solutions (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (66)

2018

17 May 2018

  • No longer regulated by the FCA
  • Status on the FCA register became "Cancelled - Authorised PI"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • The Western Union Company took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

18 March 2013

  • Changed its registered name from "Travelex Global Business Payments Limited"

FCA register

2004

1 November 2004

  • Board replaced: all 3 directors left and 4 new directors took over

Companies House

1993

14 September 1993

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 66 events

  • All 66 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 59
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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Western Union Business Solutions (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
No. Western Union Business Solutions (UK) Limited (FRN 536611) is still listed on the FCA register, but the record is closed: no longer authorised.
Is Western Union Business Solutions (UK) a scam or clone?
Western Union Business Solutions (UK) is not currently authorised by the FCA. Be cautious and verify any firm on the FCA register before dealing with it.
Is my money safe with Western Union Business Solutions (UK)?
Money you handed over while it was authorised generally keeps its protection: FSCS covers firms that have failed, and the Financial Ombudsman Service can look at a complaint about a firm that has stopped trading. New business with Western Union Business Solutions (UK) has no cover, because it is no longer permitted to carry it out.
Who owns Western Union Business Solutions (UK)?
Western Union Business Solutions (UK) is owned by The Western Union Company, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Western Union Business Solutions (UK)?
Companies House lists one director of Western Union Business Solutions (UK): Seth Mincks.
How long has Western Union Business Solutions (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 14 September 1993.
Does Western Union Business Solutions (UK) use any other names?
It has previously used the name Travelex Global Business Payments Limited.

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