Lender DetailsMarks and Spencer Financial Services plc
Credit Card Provider

Marks and Spencer Financial Services plc

Also known as: M&S Bank; M&S Insurance

Marks and Spencer Financial Services plc, trading as M&S Bank, is a retail bank and financial services provider operating under the M&S brand. It has been part of HSBC Group since 2004. The company offers credit cards, savings accounts, current accounts, and a range of insurance products to M&S customers.

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Contact details

Websitehttps://bank.marksandspencer.com
Phone0345 900 0900
EmailNot verified
Registered addressKings Meadow, Chester, CH99 9FB

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Regulatory and company information

FCA Firm Reference Number151427
FCA statusAuthorised
Companies House number01772585
Company statusActive
Parent companyHSBC Group

What they do

Main products and services

Credit cards, current accounts, savings, loans, travel insurance, home insurance, pet insurance

Trading names and group notes

M&S Bank and M&S Insurance are trading names of Marks & Spencer Financial Services plc. HSBC UK Bank plc provides the underlying banking infrastructure. M&S Financial Solutions Limited is a separate FCA-registered entity within the group.

Reviews and public sentiment

Review scores are third-party public indicators only. They are not proof of FCA compliance, product quality, or suitability for your circumstances.

Trustpilot

3.9

Approx. 3,000 reviews

Other review and social proof

Mixed reviews on Trustpilot — positives around credit card rewards and balance transfer deals; Common complaints: slow payment processing (3-day delay), app functionality issues, difficulty increasing credit limits; App available on Google Play (com.mns.mnsuk.android) and Apple App Store (id965170355); LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/company/mandsbank; FCA register page: register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000MfGS1AAN

Overall public sentiment

Customer sentiment is mixed. Customers appreciate the M&S brand association, competitive balance transfer offers, and rewards. Recurring negatives include slow payment registration, app glitches, and difficulty raising credit limits. Overall Trustpilot score of 3.9/5 reflects moderate satisfaction.

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