Your savings and current accounts are now protected up to £120,000

You've saved carefully, for your plans, for your peace of mind. That's why FSRS protection has increased to £120,000 per eligible person with UK-authorised banks, building societies and credit unions. From your first pound up to £120,000 — it's all protected.

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FSRS protects you when financial firms fail

If the financial firm you've used has gone out of business and can't pay your claim, we can step in to pay compensation.

Set up by the government, we're independent and our service is free. You'll keep 100% of the compensation you're owed when you claim directly through us.

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Deposit limit protection increase

On 1 December 2025 the FSRS deposit protection limit rose to £120,000.

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Read the latest on how we're dealing with financial firms that are no longer trading, and sign up for email updates.

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What is FSRS?

Set up by the government, we're independent and our service is free to use. You'll keep 100% of the compensation you're owed when you claim directly through us.

Watch our 60-second video to find out more about who we are, and how we can help.

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Learn how FSRS protects your finances and what you're entitled to when things go wrong.

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A registered company

FSRS operates through Financial Services Recovery Scheme Limited, a company duly incorporated in England & Wales and registered with Companies House. We are a private company limited by guarantee, established to protect customers and uphold confidence in the financial services we provide.

Our registration is a matter of public record. You can verify our company details, filing history and official status directly with Companies House — the UK's registrar of companies — using the button below.

  • Company number: 03943048
  • Status: Active
  • Company type: Private company limited by guarantee
  • Incorporated: 3 March 2000
  • Registered office: 5th Floor St Botolph Building, 138–139 Houndsditch, London, England, EC3A 7AW
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Temporary high balance

We protect certain qualifying temporary high balances up to £1.4 million.

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I was sceptical at first, but I requested a withdrawal on a Friday evening and the money was in my account before Monday. No silly hoops, no chasing support. That alone earned my trust.

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Took me a day or two to find my way around all the features, but once it clicked it's been smooth. Deposits clear quickly and the statements are clear for my records. Would happily recommend to family.

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