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-2877665
17 Jun 2021 NewDay Ltd UpheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-2877665 The complaint Mr F says that NewDay Ltd (“NewDay”) should not have increased the credit limit on his credit card on a number of occasions and that this was irresponsible lending and has caused him financial difficulties. He would like a refund for all interest and charges, his ... (6 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-4405343
17 Oct 2023 NewDay Ltd UpheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-4405343 The complaint Mr E, represented by a third party, complains that NewDay Ltd trading as Aqua was irresponsible in its lending to him. What happened Mr E applied for an Aqua credit card in April 2013, and this was provided with an initial credit limit of £250. The credit limit wa... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-2958097
29 Oct 2021 NewDay Ltd UpheldConsumer CreditDRN-2958097 The complaint Mr M complains that NewDay Ltd, trading as Aqua, lent irresponsibly when providing him with a loan. What happened In June 2018 NewDay gave Mr M a loan of £7,500 over 60 months. Based on the information it’s provided, the interest rate on the loan was an APR of 21.... (4 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-3593868
16 Aug 2022 NewDay Ltd UpheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-3593868 The complaint Miss P complains that NewDay Ltd (“NewDay”), trading as Aqua, irresponsibly granted her a credit card that she couldn’t afford to repay. What happened Miss P entered into an agreement with NewDay to have access to credit with an Aqua credit card account. The accou... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5639420
3 Jul 2025 NewDay Ltd UpheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-5639420 The complaint The estate of Mr H complains that NewDay Ltd trading as Aqua lent irresponsibly when it approved his credit card application and later increased the credit limit. What happened The late Mr H applied for an Aqua credit card in November 2012 and said he had an i... (4 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-3809817
28 Nov 2022 NewDay Ltd Not upheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-3809817 The complaint Mrs S complains that NewDay Ltd trading as Aqua, irresponsibly increased the credit limit for a credit card she held with it and that she subsequently found the repayments unaffordable. What happened In August 2006, Mrs S opened a credit card account with NewDay w... (5 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5188094
18 Dec 2024 NewDay Ltd UpheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-5188094 The complaint Mrs W complains that NewDay Ltd trading as Aqua lent irresponsibly when it approved two credit card applications she made and increased the credit limit on one of the accounts. What happened Mrs W applied for a credit card with Aqua in May 2014. In her applica... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-3890626
10 Jan 2023 NewDay Ltd UpheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-3890626 The complaint Mrs B complains that NewDay Ltd trading as Fluid was irresponsible in its lending to her. Mrs B is represented by a family member but for ease of reference I have referred to Mrs B throughout this decision. What happened Mrs B was provided with a Fluid credit card... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5772855
16 Oct 2025 NewDay Ltd UpheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-5772855 The complaint Mr R complains NewDay Ltd irresponsibly provided him with a credit card. What happened NewDay provided Mr R with a credit card under its Marbles brand in April 2024. The original limit provided was for £1,200 which was increased to £1,700 in July 2024. Mr R co... (5 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5792827
2 Sep 2025 NewDay Ltd Not upheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-5792827 The complaint Miss H believes NewDay Ltd trading as Aqua acted irresponsibly when it approved her credit card application and later increased the credit limit. What happened In August 2018 Miss H applied for a credit card with NewDay. This application was approved with an in... (9 pages)View decision