Your savings and current accounts are protected up to £120,000
You've saved carefully - for your plans, for your peace of mind. That's why FSCS protects up to £120,000 per eligible person with UK-authorised banks, building societies and credit unions.
See what this means for youFSCS protects you when financial firms fail
If the financial firm you've used has gone out of business and can't pay your claim, we can step in to pay compensation.
Set up by the government, we're independent and our service is free. You'll keep 100% of the compensation you're owed.
Start your claim journeySee how much of your money is FSCS protected
Check your savings, investments and pension for FSCS protection.
Check your moneyDeposit limit protection increase
On 1 December 2025 the FSCS deposit protection limit rose to £120,000.
Read moreWhat is FSCS?
Set up by the government, we're independent and our service is free to use. You'll keep 100% of the compensation you're owed when you claim directly through us.
Watch our 60-second video to find out more about who we are, and how we can help.
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Temporary high balance
We protect certain qualifying temporary high balances up to £1.4 million.
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