FSCS in-default register

Edinburgh Hackney Cab Trade Credit Union Limited

Declared in default18 March 2010FRN 213845

What this means for you

Because Edinburgh Hackney Cab Trade 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

Edinburgh Hackney Cab Trade Credit Union Limited (FRN 213845) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 18 March 2010. The firm operated as a credit union but specific details of its product offerings are not recorded. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation of up to £85,000 for deposits held with the firm at the time of default.

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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.