FSCS in-default register

Gifford and Company (Bath)

Declared in default18 April 2000FRN 125889

What this means for you

Because Gifford and Company (Bath) 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

Gifford and Company (Bath), a UK regulated financial services firm operating under FRN 125889, was declared in default by the FSCS on 18 April 2000. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records. Former customers of the firm may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the product type involved in their claim.

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.