Also known as: Close Brothers Motor Finance
Close Brothers Limited is a UK merchant banking group that provides a range of financial services including motor finance, insurance premium finance, and commercial lending. Its motor finance division, Close Motor Finance, is one of the significant providers of car finance in the UK.
Close Brothers Motor Finance provides Hire Purchase agreements through a network of car dealerships. It tends to serve a wide range of customers, including those who may have non-standard credit histories. Finance is arranged at the point of sale through the dealer, who acts as a credit broker.
Close Brothers has been named as one of the companies at the centre of the FCA's review of motor finance commission arrangements. In 2023, the FCA identified concerns about discretionary commission arrangements, where dealers could influence the interest rate on finance agreements. The Supreme Court and Court of Appeal have been examining related issues. If you have or had a Close Brothers motor finance agreement, you may wish to review the FCA's published consumer information on this topic.
The wider Close Brothers group also provides other lending services, premium finance (allowing customers to spread the cost of insurance), savings products, and investment management.
If you have a Close Brothers Motor Finance agreement and need to contact them, details are available on their website at closemotorfinance.co.uk. Close Brothers Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
If you are finding it difficult to manage motor finance repayments, speak to Close Brothers directly. Free debt advice is available from StepChange on 0800 138 1111, National Debtline on 0808 808 4000, or Citizens Advice. Always seek free advice before paying anyone to help with a finance complaint.
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Main products and services
Hire Purchase (HP); Personal Contract Purchase (PCP); Motor finance through dealers
Trading names and group notes
Close Brothers Limited is a subsidiary of Close Brothers Group plc, a FTSE-listed UK merchant banking group. The motor finance division operates from Doncaster. The group has faced significant DCA redress provisions.Review scores are third-party public indicators only. They are not proof of FCA compliance, product quality, or suitability for your circumstances.
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Date checked
2026-06-05
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