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Can help resolve disputes between consumers and financial firms

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If you are unhappy with a financial product or service it can be difficult to know how to deal with the issue. Find out how to resolve a dispute with a financial firm and the latest about complaints.

Financial services firms regulated by us must have a procedure in place to resolve disputes with their customers.

If you have a problem it is best to firstly ask the firm involved to put things right. However, there is more you can do if you are not satisfied with their response.

Latest on complaints

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PPI payouts hit £3 billion

Redress paid to customers who complained about the sale of payment protection insurance has now reached £3 billion. See the latest monthly payout and how to make your claim.

£472 million paid out in latest monthly figures

Make your claim

Top tips for making a complaint

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How to complain: 1-2-3

There are three steps you should take to make a complaint about your bank, insurance, mortgage or other financial services company.


 

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Claims management companies - are they worth it?

These companies want to take up the fight against financial services firms on your behalf. But many people will be better off without one.

Claiming compensation

If a firm fails, you may be able to claim compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Check the FSA Register

The Financial Ombudsman Service can only help you deal with authorised financial services firms.

Bank accounts: Know your rights

When issues arise with your account it is easy to feel you don’t know enough to challenge your bank.

Complaints about the FSA

If you have a specific complaint about the FSA and our actions you can use our complaints scheme.