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.
Your search returned 401363 results
-
Decision Reference DRN-5815372
23 Sep 2025 American Express Services Europe Limited Not upheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-5815372 The complaint Mr K complains that American Express Services Europe Limited (‘Amex’) treated him unfairly when handling his credit card account. Mr K wants an explanation for his treatment and for Amex to pay him compensation. What happened Mr K was unhappy with Amex’s respon... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5599962
23 Sep 2025 Aviva Insurance Limited Not upheldInsuranceDRN-5599962 The complaint Mr A and Miss N complained that Aviva Insurance Limited (Aviva) unfairly declined their claim for storm damage to a flat roof, under their home buildings insurance policy. I’ll refer to Mr A for ease. What happened Mr A said high winds damaged a flat portion of... (4 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5592170
23 Sep 2025 Specialist Motor Finance Limited Not upheldConsumer CreditDRN-5592170 Complaint Mr S complains that Specialist Motor Finance Limited (“SMF”) unfairly entered into a hire- purchase agreement with him. He’s said suitable affordability checks weren’t carried out prior to the application and he was lent to despite having a significant amount of ex... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5738205
23 Sep 2025 NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY Not upheldMortgagesDRN-5738205 The complaint Mr and Mrs D complain about how NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY handed their application for additional borrowing on their mortgage. What happened Mr and Mrs D have a mortgage with NatrWest. They wanted to take additional borrowing for home imp... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5791071
23 Sep 2025 TSB Bank plc Not upheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-5791071 Complaint Miss V has complained that TSB Bank plc (“TSB”) irresponsibly provided a credit card as well and subsequent credit limit increases to her. She says that this was irresponsible and resulted in her having to borrow from family in order to make her payments. Backgrou... (7 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5813615
23 Sep 2025 Western Circle Ltd Not upheldConsumer CreditDRN-5813615 The complaint Mr B complains Western Circle Ltd trading as Cashfloat (“Cashfloat”) irresponsibly lent to him, and didn’t treat him with forbearance when he was in financial difficulties. What happened In April 2023 Mr B applied for a loan with Cashfloat for £500. It was acc... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5834444
23 Sep 2025 DTE Risk and Financial Management Limited UpheldPensions and AnnuitiesDRN-5834444 The complaint Mr W has complained about the advice he received from DTE Risk and Financial Management Limited trading as DTE Financial Planning (‘DTE’) to transfer his existing pensions to a self-invested personal pension (‘SIPP’). Mr W has also complained about the ongoing ... (11 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5834440
23 Sep 2025 Connectum Limited UpheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-5834440 The complaint H, a company, complains that Connectum Limited won’t release funds held in their account. They’d like the money released to them, and interest added. What happened The facts of this case aren’t in dispute – so I will only cover them briefly there. H held funds... (2 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5831848
23 Sep 2025 HSBC UK Bank Plc Not upheldConsumer CreditDRN-5831848 The complaint Miss C says HSBC UK Bank Plc, trading as first direct, irresponsibly lent to her. What happened Miss C took out two loans from HSBC. The first, in July 2021, was for £9,000 over 60 months. The monthly repayments were £162.89. The second, in August 2021, was for... (3 pages)View decision -
Decision Reference DRN-5759672
23 Sep 2025 HSBC UK Bank Plc Not upheldBanking and PaymentsDRN-5759672 The complaint Mr G is being represented by a claims manager. He’s complaining about HSBC UK Bank Plc trading as first direct because it declined to refund money he lost as a result of fraud. What happened Sadly, Mr G fell victim to a cruel investment scam after he responded ... (4 pages)View decision