We make decisions based on what we think is fair and reasonable, accounting for the unique circumstances of each case we receive. We anonymise our decisions and write them in a way that prevents the person or small business complaining from being identified.
This database holds all the final decisions we’ve published since 1 April 2013 under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended by the Financial Services Act 2012.
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Decision Reference DRN-5272525
7 Feb 2025 Revolut Ltd Not upheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-5272525 The complaint Mr H complains that Revolut Ltd didn’t stop payments going out of his account when he said he had problem gambling, that he’s lost thousands because of Revolut’s negligence and that Revolut won’t help him with chargebacks. What happened Mr H has an account with... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-2873350
8 Apr 2022 Everyday Lending Limited Not upheldConsumer CreditDRN-2873350 The complaint Mr S has complained that Everyday Lending Limited trading as “Everyday Loans” acted irresponsibly when it provided him with a loan in July 2019. Background Mr S borrowed £1,500 from Everyday Loans in July 2019. The loan was for 18 months and the monthly repayments... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-4214217
16 Aug 2023 Santander UK Plc UpheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-4214217 The complaint Mr B complains that Santander UK Plc did not do more to help him when he spent compulsively on his account in 2021. What happened Both parties are aware of the circumstances surrounding he complaint, so I won’t repeat them in detail here. In summary, Mr B made a s... (5 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5739725
25 Sep 2025 Revolut Ltd Not upheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-5739725 The complaint Mr S complains Revolut Ltd failed to protect him from making payments to gambling operators. He says he suffered financially and mentally because of its processes and systems. What happened A summary of what happened is below. Mr S has an account with Revolut. ... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-3459695
19 May 2022 HSBC UK Bank Plc Not upheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-3459695 The complaint and background Mr S has complained that HSBC UK Bank Plc allowed his account to go overdrawn when he didn’t have an arranged overdraft. Mr S says he was suffering with a gambling addiction and that HSBC should never have allowed the transactions he made to go thro... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-4373435
28 Sep 2023 Lloyds Bank PLC UpheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-4373435 The complaint Mr C has complained that Lloyds Bank PLC didn’t do enough to safeguard him as a vulnerable consumer when he started gambling as a result of a mental breakdown. What happened On 7 November 2022 Mr C spent a total of £7,581 on numerous gambling transactions from his... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5589754
29 May 2025 Starling Bank Limited Not upheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-5589754 The complaint Mr P has complained that Starling Bank Limited refused to process a chargeback request for him for transactions that took place on his account. Background Mr P has told us he has a history of compulsive spending and problem gambling. In order to try to protect... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-4685643
4 Apr 2024 Monzo Bank Ltd UpheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-4685643 The complaint Mr M complains that Monzo Bank Ltd failed to give him adequate support or customer service when he asked it to assist him concerning some gambling transactions he'd made on his account. What happened At the end of May 2023 Mr M contacted Monzo to ask it to re... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN0345640
31 Dec 2018 NewDay Ltd Not upheldBanking and creditMr T complained that NewDay Ltd, trading as Aquacard, shouldn’t have increased his credit limit. He said he was using it for gambling, and thinks Aquacard should have noticed and done something about it.Mr T wants Aquacard to refund all interest and late fees, and r... (4 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN5783817
12 Mar 2019 Everyday Lending Limited UpheldBanking and creditMr W complains that Everyday Lending Limited irresponsibly gave him a loan that was unaffordable.backgroundMr W borrowed money from Everyday Lending in January 2017. And says he complained to it in June 2017 that he was in financial difficulties and had a gambling problem.... (3 pages)View decision
