Global Savings Bank PLC, glosavingsplc.com - Not a Federal Savings Bank

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Banking Division has received a complaint regarding Global Savings Bank PLC including the domain glosavingsplc.com. 

What To Know

• Global Savings Bank PLC claims to be a “federally chartered savings bank headquartered in the United States” through the domain glosavingsplc.com. 
• Global Savings Bank PLC does not appear to hold the proper certificate of authority to operate a National Bank or Association, nor does it appear to hold any certificate of authority to operate a bank from any state. 
• It would appear that Global Savings Bank PLC does not hold the authority to operate a bank in the United States.

Consumer Warning

• Exercise Caution
  DFI urges consumers to exercise extreme caution before responding to any solicitation offering investment or financial services. 
• Protect Personal Information
  In addition, do not give out personal identifying information such as banking information, Social Security Number, copies of your passport, or any other sensitive information to anyone online or to a website that you do not know is legitimate. 
• Verify Licenses
  Finally, when considering doing business with any financial service provider, consumers should make sure that the entity is properly chartered/licensed. Consumers can verify the charter status of a bank through use of the FDIC’s bank find tool.