How to check the FCA Warning List before sending money

The FCA Warning List names firms the regulator has concerns about. Checking it before you send money is a simple, free step that can prevent a costly mistake.

  • Visit the FCA Warning List.
  • Search for the firm’s name and website.
  • Also check the FCA Register.
  • If a firm is on the Warning List, treat it as a serious red flag.

See what to check before sending money.

Crypto is high risk and largely unregulated in the UK. You could lose all the money you invest, and most crypto is not protected by the FSCS or the Financial Ombudsman Service. This is educational information only, not financial advice. Only invest what you can afford to lose.

Risk warning Cryptoassets are high risk and volatile, and are largely unregulated in the UK. You could lose all the money you invest. Most crypto is not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the Financial Ombudsman Service. crypto.co.uk provides educational and comparison information only and does not provide financial advice. Always check current details directly with providers, and only invest what you can afford to lose.

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