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help for businesses and consumer advice agencies

before we get involved FAQs on this topic:

first-time complaint
complaints-handling rules
telling consumers about us
your questions about the ombudsman
"paying off"consumers
time limits
consumer leaflet
no longer in business

information for businesses covered by the ombudsman service

This section answers a number of frequently-asked questions (FAQs) about:

before we get involved

consumer leaflet

how can I get supplies of the leaflet that the rules say we must send to consumers who complain?

The leaflet you need is your complaint and the ombudsman. It is available from us in packs of 25 at £5 per pack (including p&p). You will need to send us a cheque with the completed order form:

order form

Our special publication for businesses:

telling consumers about the Financial Ombudsman Service

includes details of the requirement for businesses to give consumers our leaflet.