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- As an online broker, the ii Trading Account puts you in control of your investments
- Invest as much as you want in UK and global markets
- Easily manage your portfolio online or on the ii App
Important information: As investment values can go down as well as up, you may not get back all of the money you invest. Currency changes affect international investments, and this can decrease their value in sterling. If you're unsure about investing, please speak to an authorised financial adviser.
The benefits of an ii Trading Account
The benefits of an ii Trading Account
Invest without the limits
Unlike an ISA or pension, the ii Trading Account has no annual limits. So whether you're investing a little or a lot, you can grow your portfolio on your own terms.
Invest with more choice
Access one of the widest ranges of investments in the market. Diversify your portfolio in a growing selection of shares, funds, ETFs, investment trusts and bonds.
Invest internationally
Save on FX fees by holding up to 9 of the most popular foreign currencies in your account. And access US and international shares directly across 17 global exchanges.
Best platform for international investing
Investors' Chronicle have named ii as a 4-star platform for international shares, adding to our wide range of investing awards.
Join over 430,000 others who trust us to deliver a truly global investing experience.
What are the charges for an ii Trading Account?
Most providers charge a percentage fee, meaning you’ll pay more in charges as your investments grow.
With ii, you pay a low, flat monthly fee - helping you reach your goals faster. Plus, when you open a Trading Account, you can add an ii ISA at no extra cost.
Other charges, such as trading fees and FX fees, apply. View our charges to learn more.
Monthly fee for an ii Trading Account
| Account value | Monthly fee | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £50,000 | £4.99 | Investor Essentials |
| Any value | £11.99 | Investor |
How to get started
How to get started
It takes just 10 minutes to open your Trading Account. You can also transfer your investments or leave it until a later date.
Don’t worry: you won’t be charged until you deposit money and start using your Trading Account.
Add any money you want to your account. There's no limit to how much you can invest. Trading Accounts are an ideal choice if you've used your £20,000 ISA allowance.
Once you're set up, you're good to go. Choose from a range of UK and international stocks, funds, trusts, ETFs and more.
Trading Account FAQs
Trading is the buying and selling of financial assets in an effort to make a profit.
While you might have heard of stocks and shares, you can trade a variety of assets – such as funds, investment trusts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and more. You can also trade internationally in markets around the world.
To start trading stocks and shares, you need to open an account with an investment platform – like ii.
From there, you would have to find a stock you want to invest in. For a more detailed breakdown, check out our guide on trading stocks and shares.
Opening a Trading Account is quick and easy. You just need your bank account details and National Insurance number. Then click here to open an account.
Once your account is open, you'll need to add cash to buy your first investments. You can either buy investments as and when you choose, or you can set up regular investing to top up your investments monthly.
Yes, you can transfer investments from another provider to ii.
You can transfer when you first open your account or any time after that. If you want to trade while your transfer is in progress, most providers will be able to facilitate this as long as your investments aren’t in the process of being re-registered.
Don’t forget to keep both us and your current provider updated on any changes to the investments in your account. We can’t be held liable for any missed opportunity if you choose not to trade while your transfer is in flight.
Please note: if a Trading Account transfer includes any investments we don't offer, we won’t be able to bring them across. You can search our shares, funds, trusts and ETFs pages to search for a particular investment.
