general insurance: 90-100% depending on the circumstances.home finance intermediation: £85,000 per person, per financial institution.debt management: £85,000 per person, per firm.credit unions: £85,000 per person, per firm.banks and building societies: £85,000 per person, per financial institution.Below, we detail the maximum amount you can claim for you'll only receive compensation for the money you've lost, rather than the maximum amount. The FSCS covers set amounts for certain financial products. you must be claiming for personal money you've lost - although some businesses and charities may be able to claim in some circumstances.the FCA or PRA must have authorised the firm when you used it.the financial services firm must have failed and be unable to return your money itself - i.e.The rules have been set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). You can only claim the FSCS compensation in certain circumstances, and certain criteria must be met. Your data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy policy Am I eligible for the FSCS?

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