FSCS in-default register

Redcar & Cleveland Money Tree Credit Union Ltd

Declared in default27 October 2014FRN 500216

What this means for you

Because Redcar & Cleveland Money Tree Credit Union Ltd 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

Redcar & Cleveland Money Tree Credit Union Ltd (FRN 500216) has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as of 27 October 2014. The firm operated as a credit union but specific product categories are not recorded in available data. Former customers may be entitled to compensation up to £85,000 for eligible 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.