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 DRN5082199
10 Mar 2015 Bank of Scotland Plc Not upheldBanking and creditThis complaint is about a mortgage that, until recently, Mr and Mrs Y held with Bank of Scotland plc trading as Birmingham Midshires (“BM”). The debt was in two parts; the original main mortgage of around £225,000 plus fees and interest from 2012, and a further advance of around £75,000... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-4235186
30 Aug 2023 Lloyds Bank PLC Not upheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-4235186 The complaint Mr S complaints that Lloyds Bank PLC (“Lloyds”) won’t refund him for money he’s lost to an investment which he believes was a scam. What happened The full details of this complaint are well known to both parties, so I won’t repeat them here. Instead, I’ll recap th... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN0786366
17 Jan 2017 The Society of Lloyd's UpheldInsurance (excluding PPI)Mr L complains about how Society of Lloyd’s dealt with his claim on his motor insurance policy for the theft of his car. He wants compensation for the loss he suffered after the car was sold by the police. backgroundMr L’s car was stolen and recovered by the polic... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-4331048
14 Sep 2023 Devitt Insurance Services Ltd UpheldInsuranceDRN-4331048 The complaint Mr M complains that Devitt Insurance Services Ltd unfairly cancelled his motor insurance policy and charged him the full year’s premiums. What happened In February 2023 Mr M took out a motor insurance policy through Devitt. He was asked to provide proof of his no ... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-3359072
8 Mar 2022 Allianz Insurance Plc Not upheldInsuranceDRN-3359072 The complaint Mr U complains Allianz Insurance Plc settled his motor insurance claim unfairly. What happened In September 2020 Mr U’s recovery truck was damaged in a collision with another vehicle. He claimed on his Allianz motor trade insurance policy. The vehicle was deemed a... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN4047845
5 May 2015 Bank of Scotland Plc UpheldBanking and creditMr and Mrs K are unhappy because, due to a problem with Bank of Scotland plc’s (trading as Halifax) systems, they’re unable to make use of the bank’s cashback scheme.backgroundMr and Mrs K have a joint current account with Halifax and the bank offers customers li... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN2534389
5 Sep 2013 County Insurance Consultants Limited Not upheldInsurance (excluding PPI)Mr Y complains that an error made by his broker, County Insurance Consultants Limited (County) in setting up his direct debit meant that he was required to pay a higher monthly payment than had been agreed. After the policy renewed, his monthly payments were again increased, contrary t... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-3095587
8 Oct 2021 Santander Consumer (UK) Plc Not upheldConsumer CreditDRN-3095587 The complaint Mr J bought a car with the aid of a loan provided by Santander Consumer (UK) Plc. He says that it did not have all the features he was told it would have. Because Santander provided the finance for the car, he says that it is equally liable with the dealership tha... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN9898879
5 Jul 2016 One Call Insurance Services Limited UpheldInsurance (excluding PPI)Mr J’s complained that One Call Insurance Services Limited didn’t change his motor insurance policy when he told it he’d changed his car. Mr J’s car was impounded by the police. backgroundMr J bought his motor insurance policy with One Call. He changed his car an... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-4741461
10 Dec 2024 Bank of Scotland Plc Not upheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-4741461 The complaint Mr Y says Bank of Scotland plc, trading as Halifax, refuses to refund him for two transactions on his account he says he didn’t authorise. What happened The facts of this case are well known to both parties, so I won’t repeat them in detail here. In summary, Mr... (2 pages)View decision