FSCS in-default register

Elswick And Cruddas Park Credit Union Limited

Declared in default5 August 2010FRN 213447

What this means for you

Because Elswick And Cruddas Park Credit Union Limited has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.

Background

Elswick And Cruddas Park Credit Union Limited (FRN 213447) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 5 August 2010. The firm offered credit union services. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation of up to £85,000 for eligible deposits held with the firm at the time of default.

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.