Portal Financial Services — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 501272)
Full legal name: Portal Financial Services LLP formerly Portafina LLP
Portal Financial Services LLP formerly Portafina LLP (FRN 501272) was failed and declared in default by the FSCS on 15 March 2023. If you were advised by Portal Financial Services 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.
Portal Financial Services LLP formerly Portafina LLP appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was failed and declared in default on 15 March 2023, in the Pensions category.
Portal Financial Services LLP formerly Portafina LLP has also been known as, or traded as: Portafina LLP. If you dealt with any of those names, the same claim routes may apply.
What this means for you
If Portal Financial Services 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 Portal Financial Services has failed, you may claim eligible losses up to £85,000 per person, per firm. 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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Is Portal Financial Services LLP formerly Portafina LLP still trading?
Portal Financial Services LLP formerly Portafina LLP (FRN 501272) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was failed and declared in default on 15 March 2023. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.
How do I claim against Portal Financial Services?
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 Portal Financial Services?
Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person, per failed firm. The actual amount depends on your assessed loss and your individual circumstances.
This page is for information only and is not affiliated with the FSCS. You can complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service or claim from the FSCS for free without using a solicitor. Compensation depends on your individual circumstances. This website does not constitute legal advice.