FSCS Failed Firms · FRN 718251

Mercia Financial Planning — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 718251)

Q: How do I claim against Mercia Financial Planning?

Claim free through the FSCS at fscs.org.uk, or instruct a representative. A free initial check can confirm eligibility.

Q: How much could I claim for Mercia Financial Planning?

Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person for this firm. The amount depends on your assessed loss and circumstances.

Full legal name: Mercia Financial Planning Ltd

FailedPensions6 September 2022

Quick Answer

Mercia Financial Planning Ltd (FRN 718251) was failed and declared in default by the FSCS on 6 September 2022. If you were advised by Mercia Financial Planning and lost money, you may be able to claim compensation of up to £85,000 from the FSCS. Eligibility depends on your circumstances — a free check takes under a minute.

Mercia Financial Planning Ltd appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was failed and declared in default on 6 September 2022, in the Pensions category.

What this means for you

If Mercia Financial Planning advised you on a pension — for example transferring a workplace, personal or final-salary pension, or moving it into a SIPP — and the advice was unsuitable for you, you may have a claim. Where the firm has failed, eligible losses can be claimed from the FSCS up to £85,000 per person.

Your options

FSCS — where Mercia Financial Planning has failed, you may claim eligible losses up to £85,000 per person, per firm (the FSCS limit is £85,000 for firms that failed from 1 April 2019, £50,000 for 2010–2019 and £48,000 before that). You can claim free at fscs.org.uk without using a solicitor.
A representative — specialist firms can gather the evidence and handle the claim for you, typically on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Check your time limit — deadlines vary by route. See our guide to time limits for mis-selling claims, and how compensation is calculated.

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FAQ

Is Mercia Financial Planning Ltd still trading?

Mercia Financial Planning Ltd (FRN 718251) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was failed and declared in default on 6 September 2022. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.

How do I claim against Mercia Financial Planning?

You can claim directly and free of charge through the FSCS at fscs.org.uk, or instruct a representative to handle it for you. Either way, a free initial check can confirm whether you may be eligible.

How much could I claim for Mercia Financial Planning?

Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person for Mercia Financial Planning. The actual amount depends on your assessed loss and your individual circumstances.

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