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Trading Account

Invest for a better future with our award-winning share dealing service

Simple and fair fixed fees
The widest choice of investments in the market
Independent insights & ideas from our experts

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Fair flat fees with our Service Plans

A monthly Fair Flat Fee. We do not take a percentage of your investments, which means we deliver better value over the long term.
We give you back £7.99 credit every month. You can use this to buy or sell any investment.
Our lowest ever rate. All UK trades are only £3.99 with a Super Investor Service Plan.

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Features & benefits of our easy to use trading account

The widest choice

Over 40,000 UK and Global stocks to choose from across 17 stock exchanges. Invest directly in shares, funds, ETFs, investment trusts and more.

Multiple currencies

Reduce your FX costs by managing your money in up to 9 currencies across the world's leading exchanges, including US Dollars, Euros and Sterling.

Trade on the move

Trade, check your portfolio and fund your account anytime with our iOS and Android apps.

Streaming prices

Get the award-winning Quotestream, Level 2 streaming share prices and real-time portfolio management for a low fixed price of £20 + VAT per month.

free independent ideas and insight

ii Super 60

Discover the investments handpicked by our team as quality options for a range of goals.

trading tips and ideas

Daily newsletters & articles. Whether you're seeking growth, income or both, there's inspiration here for you.

AIM and small-cap hub

Get the lowdown on smaller company shares and all that matters on the junior market.

insider interviews

Watch the City's finest answer the tough questions, so you can become a better investor.

we've removed exit fees

We believe that with our flat fee pricing, you will want to stay with us. So we're happy to waive our exit fees if your needs change and you choose to leave us.

An award-winning and great value service

"Our analysis supports ii's marketing claims on price and knock out AJ Bell, Fidelity and Hargreaves on larger case sizes."

Gavin Fielding, editorial director of Fundscape (Money Marketing, April 2019)

more reasons to choose us...

300,000+ engaged investors

£20bn of Assets Under Administration

FCA regulated with full FSCS protection

Please remember, the value of your investments may go down as well as up and you may not get back all the money that you invest. The value of international investments may be affected by currency fluctuations which might reduce their value in sterling. We may receive two elements of commission in relation to international dealing - Trading commission and our FX charge. Please see our Rates and Charges for full details of the costs.

New to interactive investor?

To open a sole name Trading Account you must be 18 or over and either a UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man resident. Looking for a joint trading account? find out more

It takes less than 10 minutes to get started. You'll just need your address details, your debit card details and your National Insurance number to hand.

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Already an ii customer?

It's even quicker and easier to open a sole name Trading Account if you have an ii SIPP or ISA.

Simply log in using the button below and choose 'Trading Account' from the available options. Your new Trading Account will automatically be added to your existing plan so you will continue to make the same monthly payment.

Looking for a joint trading account? find out more