# FCA Register Scraper (`danielainsworth/fca-register`) Actor Extract firm profiles, permissions, addresses and compliance status from the UK Financial Services Register. Built for B2B prospecting, KYC and fintech. - **URL**: https://apify.com/danielainsworth/fca-register.md - **Developed by:** [Daniel Ainsworth](https://apify.com/danielainsworth) (community) - **Categories:** Lead generation, Automation, Developer tools - **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $1.00 / actor start This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Scrape FCA Register — UK Financial Services Firm Data Extract structured data from the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Financial Services Register — the statutory public record of every firm and individual regulated to provide financial services in the UK. Two modes: search by name or keyword, or bulk-enrich a list of FRN reference numbers. Uses the official FCA Register API. No browser automation, no fragile HTML scraping. API credentials are free to obtain in under 2 minutes. --- ### What data you get Each firm result returns a clean JSON record: ```json { "frn": "730427", "organisationName": "Monzo Bank Limited", "status": "Authorised", "businessType": "UK Authorised Bank", "statusEffectiveDate": "2017-04-06", "subStatus": null, "companiesHouseNumber": "09446231", "mutualSocietyNumber": null, "mlrsStatus": "Not Applicable", "psdEmdStatus": null, "tradingNames": ["Monzo"], "address": { "type": "Principal Place of Business", "line1": "Broadwalk House", "line2": "5 Appold Street", "line3": null, "town": "London", "county": "Greater London", "postcode": "EC2A 2DA", "country": "United Kingdom", "phone": "0800 802 1281", "website": "https://monzo.com" }, "permissions": [ "Accepting deposits", "Dealing in investments as agent", "Issuing electronic money", "Payment services" ], "individuals": null, "disciplinaryHistory": null, "registerUrl": "https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=730427", "scrapedAt": "2026-05-27T14:00:00.000Z" } ```` *** ### Scraping modes #### 1. Search firms (`searchFirms`) Search the FCA register by firm name, firm type, or keyword. Automatically paginates and returns all matching results up to your `maxResults` limit. Optionally enriches each result with the full firm profile (address, permissions, trading names). **Input:** ```json { "fcaEmail": "your@email.com", "fcaApiKey": "YOUR_API_KEY", "mode": "searchFirms", "query": "payment institution", "maxResults": 200, "enrichDetails": true, "includePermissions": true } ``` **Search query examples:** - Firm name: `"Barclays"`, `"Monzo"`, `"Goldman Sachs"` - Firm type: `"payment institution"`, `"consumer credit"`, `"electronic money institution"` - Sector: `"insurance"`, `"mortgage"`, `"investment"` - Partial match: `"digital"`, `"fintech"`, `"crypto"` #### 2. Lookup by FRN (`lookupFirms`) Provide a list of FCA Firm Reference Numbers (FRNs) and fetch the full profile for each. Useful for bulk-enriching a CRM or lead list you already have, or verifying specific firms in a compliance workflow. **Input:** ```json { "fcaEmail": "your@email.com", "fcaApiKey": "YOUR_API_KEY", "mode": "lookupFirms", "frns": ["730427", "122702", "759609"], "includePermissions": true, "includeIndividuals": true } ``` Find FRNs at [register.fca.org.uk](https://register.fca.org.uk/s/search) — they appear in the URL of any firm's register page. *** ### Input parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |---|---|---|---| | `fcaEmail` | `string` | ✅ | Email address registered at the FCA Developer Portal | | `fcaApiKey` | `string` | ✅ | FCA Register API key (free — see setup below) | | `mode` | `string` | ✅ | `searchFirms` or `lookupFirms` | | `query` | `string` | searchFirms | Keyword or firm name to search | | `resourceType` | `string` | — | `firm`, `individual`, or `fund` (default: `firm`) | | `frns` | `string[]` | lookupFirms | FCA Firm Reference Numbers to look up | | `maxResults` | `number` | — | Max firms to return (default: 100, max: 5,000) | | `enrichDetails` | `boolean` | — | Fetch full firm profile per result (default: `true`) | | `includePermissions` | `boolean` | — | Include regulated permissions list (default: `true`) | | `includeIndividuals` | `boolean` | — | Include approved individuals / key personnel (default: `false`) | | `includeDisciplinaryHistory` | `boolean` | — | Include FCA enforcement actions (default: `false`) | *** ### Output fields | Field | Type | Description | |---|---|---| | `frn` | `string` | FCA Firm Reference Number (unique identifier) | | `organisationName` | `string` | Registered legal name | | `status` | `string` | `Authorised`, `Registered`, `Cancelled`, `Refused`, etc. | | `businessType` | `string` | Firm category (e.g. `UK Authorised Bank`, `Appointed Representative`) | | `statusEffectiveDate` | `string\|null` | Date the current status took effect | | `subStatus` | `string\|null` | Secondary status if applicable | | `companiesHouseNumber` | `string\|null` | Companies House registration number | | `mutualSocietyNumber` | `string\|null` | Mutual Society registration number (where applicable) | | `mlrsStatus` | `string\|null` | Status under Money Laundering Regulations | | `psdEmdStatus` | `string\|null` | Status under Payment Services / E-Money Directive | | `tradingNames` | `string[]` | Current trading and brand names | | `address` | `object\|null` | Principal address with town, postcode, phone, website | | `permissions` | `string[]\|null` | FCA-regulated activities the firm is permitted to carry on | | `individuals` | `array\|null` | FCA-approved individuals associated with the firm | | `disciplinaryHistory` | `array\|null` | FCA enforcement actions and fines | | `registerUrl` | `string` | Direct link to the firm's FCA Register page | | `scrapedAt` | `string` | ISO 8601 timestamp when the record was scraped | *** ### Use cases #### B2B sales prospecting into financial services Build targeted prospect lists for compliance software, regtech, or fintech infrastructure tools by searching for specific firm types. Search `"payment institution"` to find all FCA-authorised payment firms. Search `"consumer credit"` to find all credit lenders. Filter by `status: Authorised` to target active firms only, and use the `website` field for direct outreach. #### KYC and counterparty verification Verify that a firm is genuinely FCA-authorised before onboarding them as a client, supplier, or financial counterparty. Run `lookupFirms` with their FRN (which any legitimate regulated firm can provide) and check `status`, `permissions`, and `disciplinaryHistory`. Automate this check in your onboarding pipeline via the Apify API. #### Compliance monitoring and alert workflows Run the actor on a schedule and compare firm status changes over time. Detect when a firm's status changes from `Authorised` to `Cancelled` or when new enforcement actions appear in `disciplinaryHistory`. Useful for ongoing vendor management, investment due diligence, and AML monitoring in financial institutions. #### Market sizing and competitive intelligence Map the total addressable market for a specific regulated sector. Search `"electronic money institution"` to count and profile all UK EMIs. Search `"crypto asset"` to see every FCA-registered cryptoasset business. Export to CSV for sales territory planning or market analysis reports. #### Due diligence for M\&A and investment Before acquiring or investing in a financial services business, pull their full FCA profile: permissions (what they're actually allowed to do), disciplinary history (any past enforcement), and approved individuals (who the key regulated people are). Complements Companies House data for a complete regulatory picture. *** ### Pricing This actor uses **Pay Per Event (PPE)** pricing — you only pay for what you scrape: | Event | Price | |---|---| | Actor startup | **$1.00** per run | | Firm scraped | **$0.10** per firm | **Example costs:** - 10 firms (KYC verification): $1.00 + $1.00 = **$2.00** - 100 firms (sector prospect list): $1.00 + $10.00 = **$11.00** - 500 firms (full sector mapping): $1.00 + $50.00 = **$51.00** No monthly subscription. No minimum usage. Pay only when you run the actor. *** ### API credentials setup The FCA Register API is **free**. You need to register once to get an API key: 1. Go to [register.fca.org.uk/Developer/s/](https://register.fca.org.uk/Developer/s/) 2. Click **Sign Up** and register with your email address 3. Confirm your email and log in 4. Your API key is shown in the dashboard — copy it 5. Paste your email and API key into the `fcaEmail` and `fcaApiKey` fields The same credentials work for all endpoints. No paid tier exists — the entire API is free. *** ### Technical notes - Built on the [FCA Register REST API](https://register.fca.org.uk/Developer/s/) — no unofficial scraping - Rate limit: 100 requests per 60 seconds. The actor enforces a 700ms minimum gap between API calls and handles 429 responses with automatic back-off - Enriched mode makes 3–4 API calls per firm (base details + names + address + permissions). A 100-firm run takes approximately 4–5 minutes - Failed requests are retried up to 3 times with increasing back-off delays - `individuals` and `disciplinaryHistory` are disabled by default to keep default run cost and time minimal; enable them via the input options if needed ### Limitations - The FCA API is designed for lookup-by-query — there is no "export all firms" endpoint. Use broad queries (`"a"`, `"bank"`, `"insurance"`) with high `maxResults` if you need wide coverage - Search matches on firm name and some business types; filtering by specific permission category requires post-processing the returned `permissions` array - The FCA Register covers FCA-regulated firms only. PRA-regulated firms (large banks, insurers) also appear on the register but may have different permission structures *** ### See also **[Ofsted School Register Scraper](https://apify.com/danielainsworth/ofsted-register)** — Search 22,000+ UK state-funded schools with Ofsted inspection grades. Filter by local authority, region, or postcode. Same clean JSON output, no auth required. **[CQC Care Register Scraper](https://apify.com/danielainsworth/cqc-register)** — Search 55,000+ CQC-registered care locations in England. Filter by rating, local authority, postcode or service type. Includes care homes, GP surgeries, dental practices and home care agencies. # Actor input Schema ## `fcaEmail` (type: `string`): The email address you registered with at the FCA Developer Portal (register.fca.org.uk/Developer/s/). Required for all requests. ## `fcaApiKey` (type: `string`): Your FCA Register API key. Get a free key at register.fca.org.uk/Developer/s/ — takes 2 minutes to register. ## `mode` (type: `string`): searchFirms: search the register by keyword, firm name, or firm type. lookupFirms: fetch full profiles for specific FRN reference numbers. ## `query` (type: `string`): Keyword or firm name to search for. Examples: 'Monzo', 'payment institution', 'consumer credit', 'Goldman'. Required for searchFirms mode. ## `resourceType` (type: `string`): What type of entity to search for. 'firm' covers all regulated businesses. Only applies to searchFirms mode. ## `frns` (type: `array`): List of FCA Firm Reference Numbers to look up. Find FRNs on register.fca.org.uk. Required for lookupFirms mode. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of firms to return. Only applies to searchFirms mode. ## `enrichDetails` (type: `boolean`): Fetch full firm profile for each result (name history, address, permissions). Recommended — uses additional API calls but returns complete data. Disable for faster, basic search results only. ## `includePermissions` (type: `boolean`): Include the full list of FCA-regulated activities and permissions for each firm. Only applies when 'Enrich with full firm details' is enabled. ## `includeIndividuals` (type: `boolean`): Include names and IRNs of FCA-approved individuals (key personnel) associated with each firm. Only applies when 'Enrich with full firm details' is enabled. ## `includeDisciplinaryHistory` (type: `boolean`): Include any FCA enforcement actions, fines, or disciplinary notices against the firm. Only applies when 'Enrich with full firm details' is enabled. ## Actor input object example ```json { "fcaEmail": "your@email.com", "fcaApiKey": "xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx", "mode": "searchFirms", "query": "payment institution", "resourceType": "firm", "frns": [ "730427", "122702", "122303" ], "maxResults": 100, "enrichDetails": true, "includePermissions": true, "includeIndividuals": false, "includeDisciplinaryHistory": false } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("danielainsworth/fca-register").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("danielainsworth/fca-register").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call danielainsworth/fca-register --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=danielainsworth/fca-register", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "FCA Register Scraper", "description": "Extract firm profiles, permissions, addresses and compliance status from the UK Financial Services Register. Built for B2B prospecting, KYC and fintech.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "iCYPIcQafQfDIaskT" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/danielainsworth~fca-register/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-danielainsworth-fca-register", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/danielainsworth~fca-register/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-danielainsworth-fca-register", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/danielainsworth~fca-register/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-danielainsworth-fca-register", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "fcaEmail", "fcaApiKey", "mode" ], "properties": { "fcaEmail": { "title": "FCA API email", "type": "string", "description": "The email address you registered with at the FCA Developer Portal (register.fca.org.uk/Developer/s/). Required for all requests." }, "fcaApiKey": { "title": "FCA API key", "type": "string", "description": "Your FCA Register API key. Get a free key at register.fca.org.uk/Developer/s/ — takes 2 minutes to register." }, "mode": { "title": "Scraping mode", "enum": [ "searchFirms", "lookupFirms" ], "type": "string", "description": "searchFirms: search the register by keyword, firm name, or firm type. lookupFirms: fetch full profiles for specific FRN reference numbers.", "default": "searchFirms" }, "query": { "title": "Search query", "type": "string", "description": "Keyword or firm name to search for. Examples: 'Monzo', 'payment institution', 'consumer credit', 'Goldman'. Required for searchFirms mode." }, "resourceType": { "title": "Resource type", "enum": [ "firm", "individual", "fund" ], "type": "string", "description": "What type of entity to search for. 'firm' covers all regulated businesses. Only applies to searchFirms mode.", "default": "firm" }, "frns": { "title": "Firm Reference Numbers (FRNs)", "type": "array", "description": "List of FCA Firm Reference Numbers to look up. Find FRNs on register.fca.org.uk. Required for lookupFirms mode.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max results", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 5000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of firms to return. Only applies to searchFirms mode.", "default": 100 }, "enrichDetails": { "title": "Enrich with full firm details", "type": "boolean", "description": "Fetch full firm profile for each result (name history, address, permissions). Recommended — uses additional API calls but returns complete data. Disable for faster, basic search results only.", "default": true }, "includePermissions": { "title": "Include regulated permissions", "type": "boolean", "description": "Include the full list of FCA-regulated activities and permissions for each firm. Only applies when 'Enrich with full firm details' is enabled.", "default": true }, "includeIndividuals": { "title": "Include approved individuals", "type": "boolean", "description": "Include names and IRNs of FCA-approved individuals (key personnel) associated with each firm. Only applies when 'Enrich with full firm details' is enabled.", "default": false }, "includeDisciplinaryHistory": { "title": "Include disciplinary history", "type": "boolean", "description": "Include any FCA enforcement actions, fines, or disciplinary notices against the firm. Only applies when 'Enrich with full firm details' is enabled.", "default": false } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```