General investment account
Investing
without boundaries
Our general investment account gives you the freedom to invest as much money as you want, when you want, with zero commission.
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FCA
Regulated
FTSE
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When you invest, your capital is at risk.
Why invest with us?
Investing in shares, ETFs and Investment Trusts could help to make your money work harder in the long term. So, it’s easy to grow your wealth and realise your investing potential.
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Commission-free investing
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No hidden fees
There are no hidden fees when you buy, sell and hold shares with us. See our costs and fees for more information. -
Investing without limits
Unlike an individual savings account (ISA), there's no limit to how much you can invest in any tax year. Tax benefits don’t apply. -
Variety of investments
Invest in over 3,250 US and UK shares, and 400+ ETFs and Investment Trusts, and counting…
Financial goals
Know what you are investing for?
Deciding your financial goals could help you make the right decisions at every stage of your investing journey.
Family
Whether you’re planning on getting married or sending your kids to university, investing could help you prepare for your future and the ones you love.
Home
Buying your first home or moving house? Good financial planning could make your bricks and mortar dreams a reality.
Retirement
Whether you plan to stop working at 40 or 70, a retirement nest egg could give you the financial freedom to really enjoy life after work.
Entrepreneur
Starting a business or planning to expand? Investing could help keep you afloat while you’re bootstrapped and growing.
Bucket list
From travelling the world to building your dream house, tick off your bucket list with the help of your investments.
Rainy day
Put money aside in a savings or investment account to use when life throws you a curveball.
Just because
You don’t always need a specific financial goal. Investing could give you financial freedom and make your money work harder.
Free your investing potential
Build an investment portfolio that could help you achieve your financial goals and suits your investing journey.
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US shares
Invest in the land of opportunity and pick from the top US companies listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ.
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UK shares
Want to invest in and support businesses closer to home? Buy shares in 100 top UK companies listed on the LSE.
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ETFs
Invest across multiple assets, themes or regions using a single, cost-effective trade. Popular ETF providers include iShares and Vanguard.
Straightforward and transparent price plans
Core
£0 /month
Accounts:
- Zero commission
- 3,000+ US shares
- Large-cap UK shares
- 400+ ETFs and Investment Trusts
- ESG ratings
- 0.50% foreign exchange fees
Plus
£10 /month First 3 months free
- Everything in Core
- USD currency wallet
- Mid-cap UK shares
- Mutual funds (Coming soon)
- Company fundamental analysis (Coming soon)
See all the features. Compare our subscription plans
Exciting features coming soon on our app
We’re proud of where we are, but there’s so much more to come. Keep an eye out for new products and features designed to unleash your investing journey.
Mutual funds
Managed portfolios spread your money across multiple securities with a single investment.
Limit orders
Buy and sell an investment at a price you want, based on your criteria.
Regular investing
Fund your investment account on a monthly basis and seamlessly grow your portfolio.
Download our app to start your investing journey
When you invest, your capital is at risk.
Protected
FCA
Regulated
FTSE
250
Group
Frequently asked questions
Who can open a general investment account?
Anyone can open an account as long as they're over 18, are a UK or EEA resident and have a UK bank account.
Do I need to have a minimum amount to open my account?
No. But you will need cash in your account to start buying shares.
How do I add money to my account?
Just tap the ‘Add cash’ button wherever you see it in the app. You can use your debit card to add anything from £10 to £50,000 as a one-off payment.
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When you invest, your capital is at risk.