Chartan Limited
What this means for you
Because Chartan Limited has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.
Background
Chartan Limited (FRN 144944) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 7 January 2000. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records, limiting clarity on the scope of its financial services operations. Customers of Chartan Limited may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the product category involved, ranging from £85,000 for deposits, mortgages, and investments to 90 per cent of losses for insurance products.
Products this firm wrote
How to claim
- Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
- Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
- Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
- Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
- The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.