Find out about the different ways you can pay your annual fee: direct debit, online, credit transfer, instalments.
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You must pay your annual fees by the due date shown on your invoice.
The due date is 30 days from the date of your invoice.
You can pay by any of the methods shown here, but we prefer you to pay by direct debit to minimise costs.
If you don’t pay on time, we will charge you an extra £250 plus interest at 5% above the Bank of England’s base rate for the period of time between the due date and the date we receive payment.
Direct debit
If you've registered for online invoicing you can use our online form to set up your direct debit instruction. Alternatively, fill in the direct debit form and send it to the address on the form.
Make sure that:
- your FCA firm reference number is correct
- your account number has 8 digits
- your sort code has 6 digits
- your bank account accepts direct debits
- you include your telephone number
Once a direct debit is set up, we will collect the full amount in one payment either on the due date or shortly after.
Online invoicing
If you've registered for online invoicing you can make payments online using one of these cards:
- credit
- debit
- Maestro
- American Express
If you are not registered for online invoicing, email [email protected] for a unique validation code which you will need to use the service.
Instalments
We do not provide for payment by instalments, but if you wish to pay this way there are a number of instalment finance providers available online. You can either search for one or speak to your trade association, if applicable, who may be able to help you.
If you don’t pay on time, we will charge you an extra £250 plus interest at 5% above the Bank of England’s base rate for the period of time between the due date and the date we receive payment.
Credit transfer (eg BACS, CHAPS, faster payments)
When you make a payment, reference it with the 'account number' as shown on your invoice (which is your firm reference number).
Email your remittance advice and payment details to: [email protected]
FCA bank details
Account name: FCA Collection account
Bank name: Lloyds Bank
Account number: 00828179
Sort code: 30-00-02
Swift code: LOYD GB 2LCTY
Iban code: GB68 LOYD 3000 0200 8281 79
The UKLA bank details for payment of UKLA invoices, application or vetting fees
Account name: UKLA Collection account
Bank name: Lloyds Bank
Account number: 01704015
Sort code: 30-00-02
Iban code: GB29 LOYD 3000 0201 7040 15
Events bank details for payment of FCA event invoices
Account name: FCA Events
Bank name: Lloyds Bank
Account number: 00103816
Sort code: 30-00-02
Iban code: GB50 LOYD 3000 0200 1038 16
Post
Send your cheque made payable to the ‘Financial Conduct Authority’, with your account number written on the back, to:
The Cashier, Revenue Department, Financial Conduct Authority, 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN.