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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Proper shit bulgiarlan company i got 1500€ credit paid for 4months like 700€ and still i done early repayments and still paid 1500€ the shittesr company ever fck them all

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgraceful company!, I had used them a couple of times previously, and paid promptly on every occasion! I got declined and called them to ask why? Was told they had been having techni... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful company, avoid at all costs. Ridiculously high interest rates, and will constantly offer you more money. Do not do proper credit checks and fail to provide service they should offer and do due d... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Couldn't pass from the registration process. Done the ID verification, but was unable to proceed because the software was giving an error. Contacted support, but they didn't help, told me to repe... See more

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Company details

  1. Non-Bank Financial Service
  2. Alternative Financial Service
  3. Loan Agency

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Application can be completed in 2 minutes. All applications will be subject to credit vetting and affordability assessments. 7 DAYS A WEEK. First-time customers can borrow up to £500. Existing customers, if they qualify, can borrow up to £500 as a MicroLoan or up to £1000 as an instalment PlusLoan. Representative example: APR 1270% if borrowing £400 for 4 months. Interest: £265.48. Interest rate: 292% p.a. (fixed). Total amount repayable: £665.48 by four instalments of £166.37. Warning: Late repayment can cause you serious money problems. For help, go to moneyadviceservice.org.uk


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pricipal Amount Bank Scammer

I strongly advise against taking a loan from this bank. They are nothing short of scammers. I took out a loan of €3,100 and have already paid €2,123, yet the principal still shows €2,400 remaining. I understand that a 46% interest rate is high, but what’s truly concerning is how they handle the principal payments.

When I started paying closer attention, I noticed that the principal amount wasn’t being deducted as it should. During a WhatsApp chat with one of their representatives, they accidentally mentioned that the principal amount increases every day. How is that possible? They take their interest, and somehow, the principal also increases?

After my May 2024 payment, the principal balance was €2,486. I paid €150 in both June and July, and according to their records, €53.87 in June and €46.40 in July were supposed to go toward the principal. However, after my July payment, the principal only decreased to €2,459—just a €27 reduction instead of the €100.27 that should have been deducted. So where did my missing €73 go?

This discrepancy is just from the last two months—who knows what’s happening over the course of the entire loan. They also refuse to provide clear details about the principal amount via email. I highly recommend avoiding this bank for any loans.

August 26, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely vile technique..

Absolutely vile technique... Had a good news text so went through the process. Congratulations a lender has been found. Absolute lies it was a check your credit score for £19.95 per month.
Reporting these to the FCA...
Crawl back under the rock you came from Ferratum...

March 26, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid. Stinks! Wreck lives

Absolutely disgusting company and not even worthy of the 1 star. Been having negative affects on my credit since 2013. They do not check your financial stability and they do not check your records. At time of loan I was unemployed and homeless. Stinks. Financial ombudsman now involved

October 23, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful company

Awful company, avoid at all costs. Ridiculously high interest rates, and will constantly offer you more money. Do not do proper credit checks and fail to provide service they should offer and do due diligence. Had to put in an affordability complaint due to not following guidelines.

June 22, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable lender

Reliable lender with an efficient customer services department that functions well in good times and tough times.

October 26, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dodgy dealings!

I asked Ferratum for a loan of £100 for one month. I had taken this one before. They said I wasn't eligible for this loan and instead offered me £300 over 2 or 3 months with much more interest. I really needed some kind of loan and thought if they are saying I can't afford the first type of loan this one must be easier. However I couldn't pay it back and ended up in debt. It didn't make sense to offer me the loan with more interest if they thought I couldn't afford the first one.

June 27, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away from Ferratum

I feel ferratum have dealt with my case for irresponsible lending very bad and cannot understand how this company is still trading. Took out 1 payday loan and at my most vulnerable time when i needed money lent me what i requested. Asked for Payslips and didnt carry out any affordability checks before lending. They are one of the payday loan companies to pray and exploit people.

February 14, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgraceful company!,

Absolutely disgraceful company!,
I had used them a couple of times previously, and paid promptly on every occasion!
I got declined and called them to ask why?
Was told they had been having technical difficulties since last December, and should try again in seven days!
In my opinion I would suggest they are having financial difficulties!
Avoid this dodgy company at all costs!

February 8, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I sent in an affordability complaint…

I sent in an affordability complaint over a week ago. Over 5 days when am I likely to receive an update?

It had now been nearly 5 weeks and still not heard anything!!

When will I hear?

February 6, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have used Ferratum for at least 12…

I have used Ferratum for at least 12 months, possibly 2 years. I have always paid back on time or early. I have never been late or missed a payment. I was declined once and I called the customer service to query this as I was obviously unhappy and was told I need to apply for a plus loan. I applied for the plus loan and was approved. Although I didn’t need £300. I paid this back on time. Now that I need a loan right before Christmas I have been declined! What happened to customer loyalty? This company doesn’t have any customer loyalty. My credit report has improved since I first took out a loan with this company. So I can not understand why I have been declined. Very frustrating.
I will avoid them in future.

December 23, 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've made a complain about…

I've made a complain about irresponsible lending. And guess what? My loan history has disappeared from webpage. Interesting. Good I have all the emails from them.

November 23, 2019
Unprompted review
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Reply from Ferratum

Hi Eve. If you cannot find the information you need in My Account, please email complaints@ferratum.co.uk to request a full summary statement.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rejected Claim

I put a claim into this lender for a chain of 17 loans in a row with interest of over £1,200. The chain was unbroken I had numerous payday loans with other lenders at the same time. I provided evidence of this through both my credit report and bank statements but still they refused to class this as irresponsible lending. They tried to buy me off with gesture of goodwill which seems to be there response to these complaints. So case is with the FOS really poor customer service if they have done nothing wrong why the gesture of goodwill offer of £500, I fully expect the FOS to uphold this complaint. My case has no been picked up by the FOS I would appreciate you send my file across to them as soon as possible.

My case is now with the FOS but has been further delayed t this company claiming my first 2 loans where from a drawdown facility. When this was not the case my loans where either micro loans and instalment loans these companies are truly a disgrace with their delay tactics to complaints. My adjudicator already said it’s going to and uphold but now has to be transferred to another team. I have chased Ferratum about my initial 2 loans both by phone and email and had no response whatsoever annoyed at this shocking customer service !!

The FOS have reviewed my case and have upheld loans 4-19 they have given Ferratum until 04/02/2020 to respond I fully expect them not to agree with the decision and that it has to go to the next level.

October 14, 2019
Unprompted review
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Reply from Ferratum

Hi Steven. Your comments about your case have been noted and we will deal with FOS in relation to your complaint promptly when it arrives.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would not recommend

I applied for a loan yesterday which was accepted and funds to be paid within 2 hours.Today my money still had not been paid into my account. I contacted Ferratum and was told my loan application had been declined!! Would not recommend to anyone!

October 9, 2019
Unprompted review
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Reply from Ferratum

Hi Eileen. I'm really sorry you didn't feel able to leave us a good review and that we were unable to help on this occasion. Our online loan application is an automated system, so, unfortunately, the team will have been unable to help you further. Apologies again for your negative experience.

Jen @ Ferratum Customer Care

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