FSCS in-default register

Furness Credit Union Limited

Declared in default25 September 2006FRN 213496

What this means for you

Because Furness Credit Union 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

Furness Credit Union Limited (FRN 213496) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 25 September 2006. The firm's product types are not specified in available records. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the specific limit depends on the financial products held at the time of default.

Products this firm wrote

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.