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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Blackthorn Finance Limited a bank?

Blackthorn is not a bank and the relationship of Blackthorn with you is not that of a bank or trustee. 

Your payments do not carry the benefit of any interest and our services do not have the benefit of any government-backed insurance, guarantee or compensation scheme (for example, no compensation is available from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme if we are unable to meet our liabilities).

Blackthorn Finance Limited is registered as an Authorised Payment Institution and 

is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 927408) under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 for the provision of payment services.

We are also registered with Her Majesties Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Click here to view the record on the FCA website. 

We also partner with Swipe International Ltd for the provision by them to you of an electronic money wallet 

How do I close my account?

If you want to close any of your accounts or the user Account (Individual or Corporate), please contact our Support Team via our Live Chat or email at help@blackthorn.finance.

Which devices are compatible to use my Blackthorn account on?

Blackthorn mobile Apps are compatible with iOS 10 and above, and Android 5 and above.

The web portal requires a modern browser, such as Microsoft Edge, Chrome or Firefox.

Blackthorn Finance Ltd is an authorised payment institution and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 927408) under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (PSRs). Blackthorn Finance Ltd is registered in England and Wales under number 10024682. Blackthorn Pay Inc. is registered in Canada under the number BC1334854 and regulated by MSB under the number M22784529. Blackthorn Finance Ltd is a partner of Swipe International Ltd. Swipe International Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to conduct electronic money service activities under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN 931540). 

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