Important update on the FCA compensation scheme
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed on 2 July 2026 that the compensation scheme is being legally challenged, and as a result parts of the scheme, including payment of compensation, are on hold.
The court hearing of the legal challenge will take place between 16 and 26 February 2027, and the outcome is expected in the months afterwards.
If you complained to us by 14 October 2026 and aren't due compensation under the scheme, we'll write to you with our decision by 18 November 2026.
If you complained after 14 October 2026 and aren't due compensation, we'll write to you as soon as possible and no later than 5 months after receiving your complaint.
If we need more time to review your complaint, or if you may be due compensation, we won't be able to provide a final decision by those dates. If that's the case, we'll keep you updated on the progress of your complaint.
We’ll continue to update this page as more information becomes available.
You can find further details about the scheme on the FCA website
You can read the FCA’s consumer fact sheet regarding the legal challenge here
You can also visit the FAQS on our website.