FAQ

How do I pay my monthly instalment?

You can pay in a number of ways:

  • via a VISA/MasterCard Credit or Debit Card,

  • via personal cheque,

  • via Direct Debit, (if you have a UK based bank account)

  • via Sterling bank transfer to

    Account Number:71268502
    Account Name:FNTC Finance Ltd
    Sort Code:60-07-03
    IBAN:GB75NWBK60070371268502
    BIC:RBOSIMDD
    *please quote your loan agreement number as the reference

    via Euro bank transfer to

    Account Number:27923003
    Account Name:FNTC Finance Ltd
    Sort Code:93-10-39
    IBAN:IE58AIBK93103927923003
    BIC:AIBKIE2D
    *please quote your loan agreement number as the reference

  • Card Payment: please visit www.cardscape.co.uk/fntcfinanceltd

  • Cheque - please clearly write your Name, and Loan Agreement Number on the reverse of the cheque and send it to the following address:


    FNTC (Finance) Limited

    First National Trustee Company

    First Names House,

    Victoria Road,

    Douglas,

    Isle of Man,

    IM2 4DF.

Can I pay using a credit or debit card?

Please call 01624 630739 to make a card payment over the phone alternatively log on to www.cardscape.co.uk/fntcfinanceltd.

What type of cards do you accept?

We accept most credit or debit cards within the VISA & Mastercard schemes. If your card has a VISA or Mastercard symbol on it then you should be able to use it to make an online or telephone payment to FNTC Finance.

How secure is an online payment?

FNTC Finance runs its collection services in line with industry standard practices for online card processing and your transaction is 100% secure. If your bank or card provider requires any additional card checks or anti-fraud measures these will automatically be linked to the 3D secure payment you will make.

What is the relationship between Cardscape and FNTC Finance?

FNTC collects all its online payments through its proprietary payment processing platform Cardscape, which is a registered trademark of FNTC. The Cardscape platform ensures that your card payment is safe and secure, however the transaction you make will appear on your credit card statement as "FNTC ....... ".

What is a direct debit?

Direct debits are a way to pay regular bills automatically from your current account (such as your council tax or TV licence). You can set up a direct debit by signing a Direct Debit Mandate form which FNTC finance will provide to you. A direct debit will be set up to pay on a particular date each month which you will be notified of at least 10 days in advance of the collection date.

How do I set up a direct debit?

You can set up a direct debit by completing a Direct Debit Mandate form, which can be obtained from our office by calling 01624 630739 or email us at finance@fntcfinance.com.

Once printed/received, the form is to be completed and returned to FNTC Finance either scanned by email to finance@fntcfinance.com or post to:

FNTC (Finance) Limited

First Names House,

Victoria Road,

Douglas,

Isle of Man,

IM2 4DF.

Please clearly indicate your Loan Agreement Number in the reference box when returning the form. Please also select your preferred payment date by ticking the relevant date. Finance will forward this onto your bank, please allow 10 days for this to be set up. A direct debit payment will then be taken from your account on your chosen date each month.

Is there a charge to pay by direct debit?

No, there is no charge to pay by direct debit.

What is a standing order?

A standing order is an automated regular payment method set up between a customer and their bank to pay people or organisations.

How do I set up a standing order?

You can set up a standing order with your bank using the details below:

Sterling :

Account Number:71268502
Account Name:FNTC Finance Ltd
Sort Code:60-07-03
IBAN:GB75NWBK60070371268502
BIC:RBOSIMDD
*please quote your loan agreement number as the reference

Euro :

Account Number:27923003
Account Name:FNTC Finance Ltd
Sort Code:93-10-39
IBAN:IE58AIBK93103927923003
BIC:AIBKIE2D
*please quote your loan agreement number as the reference

When you set up a standing order with your bank you can advise them of your preferred payment date.

How do I pay via bank transfer?

You can pay by bank transfer to:
Account 71268502 Sort Code 60-07-03
Please quote your loan agreement number as the reference.

Where do I find my loan agreement number?

FNTC Finance will send you a letter when you loan agreement has been set up and provide you with your unique loan agreement number, we will always quote your loan agreement number on any correspondence we send you.

I am struggling to make payments what should I do?

If you are experiencing financial difficulties we would encourage you to contact us as soon as possible, we will always treat you fairly.

I have missed a payment will this affect my credit rating?

Information on the payments you make and any payments you miss maybe reported to credit reference agencies under these same arrangements.

Will I receive an annual statement?

Whilst your loan remains active an annual statement will be issued.

I need to speak to someone about my loan agreement?

Should you need to speak to someone regarding you loan agreement please call 01624 630739 our offices are open Monday to Friday 9.15 am to 5.15pm, alternatively you can email us at finance@fntcfinance.com.

How do I change my payment date?

If you need to change your payment date, please email your request to finance@fntcfinance.com.

How do I obtain settlement figure?

You can obtain a settlement figure by calling 01624 630739.

Money Worries

If you are struggling to make your payment we are here to help. We understand being unable to meet your commitments can be really worrying.
Working out a monthly budget is a good place to start, this will show what money you've got coming in, what you have going out, where changes might be able to be made and will show any surplus income.
If you wish us to consider a temporary reduction in payments please complete and submit by email or post a budget form (Financial Budget Form Download) and we will contact you to arrange a mutually acceptable amount.
For further free advice please visit debt crisis agencies like Citizens Advice Bureau, StepChange Debt Charity or National Debtline
Please contact us on 01624 630739 or email us at finance@fntcfinance.com if you need further assistance.

FAQ

How to complain

FNTC (Finance) Limited (FNTCF) part of IQEQ, prides itself on the level of client service it provides to all clients and takes complaints received from clients very seriously.

A complaint is any expression of dissatisfaction or grievance in relation to a service provided by FNTCF. The key principles of client focussed, responsive, fair, consistent objective and openness form part of our policy.

How to raise Complaints

A complaint can be raised in any form, orally or in writing, and can usually be made in one or more of the following ways to Philip Broomhead or your regular contact at FNTCF

Over the phone

In person

By our website Contact Us section

By email to complaints@fntcfinance.com.

By post to :

Philip Broomhead

FNTC (Finance) Limited

c/o 4th Floor, 3 More London Riverside

London, SE1 2AQ

Details to Include

When raising a complaint, you are advised to include as much of the following details as possible, so that the complaint can be adequately investigated.

Name, address, and any other contact details (telephone number, email address) and your preferred method of communication

Advise whether you are acting on behalf of someone else

Briefly describe what your complaint is about, stating relevant dates and times, if applicable; and

List your specific concerns

List any actual or potential economic loss or personal detriment that may have been experienced because of the issue

It may assist our investigation if you also provide any supporting documentation together with your complaint

What Happens Next?

All complaints received will be thoroughly investigated by an impartial party in order to categorize and resolve the complaint.

All complainants will be sent a written acknowledgement of any complaint within 5 business days of receipt.

This acknowledgement will provide the following information:

The name and contact details of the investigating officer handling the complaint within FNTCF

The date which the complaint was received, and

A brief summary of the complaint itself

If the investigating officer is required to use the services of any independent third party to investigate the complaint on their behalf, they may do so. In this event the name of the third party, together with reasons why they have been charged with investigating the complaint, will be provided to the complainant.

You will receive periodic updates of the progress of the investigation and will be communicated the reason for any delay.

Timetable for Responding to the Complaints

FNTCF aim to address any complaints as soon as possible. Complaints are acknowledged where possible within 5 working days, and are resolved as quickly as possible. We endeavor to complete our investigation of your complaint within 5 working days. However, if this is not possible, we will write to you to advise on the progress of our review and when we expect to complete the investigation and in any event within 30 business days of the complaint being received. If in exceptional circumstances the complaint is unable to be resolved within 30 business days you will be advised immediately and provided with an explanation and a revised timescale for the investigation. An update will be provided every 20 business days thereafter.

On completion of our investigation, we will send you a final response. Our response will advise if your complaint has been upheld and if so what steps will be taken to remedy the situation. If your complaint has been rejected, we will advise why.

Complaining To an Ombudsman or Regulator

You may be able to escalate your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Their contact details and website address are:

Financial Ombudsman Service

Exchange Tower, London, E14 9SR

Telephone 0800 023 4567

www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk

The Financial Ombudsman Service will only be able to consider your complaint after you have either received our final response or eight weeks after your complaint was received, whichever is the earlier.

Debt management Advice

If you ever experience difficulty in making your payments we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible to discuss your account. We promise to always treat you fairly.

Please follow the link below to the FCA information sheet where you may go to seek free and independent debt advice should the need ever arise.

www.fca.org.uk/publication/information-sheets/arrears-may-2021-cmyk-a4.pdf

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