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Open a Trading Account

Invest for a better future with our award-winning everyday investing and trading account. Start today for only £9.99 a month.

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Our trading account puts you in control of your investments
Invest in our full range of shares, funds and more
No limits on the amount you invest
Access your money whenever you like

Benefits of our Trading Account

More opportunities

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

Cut your costs

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

Always in control

Buy and sell investments, check your portfolio and fund your account anytime with our iOS and Android apps.

Stay in the know

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

Get started today for only £9.99 a month.

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Get the best investment choice and insight around

A fair flat fee of £9.99 a month. Our charges stay the same as your investment grows, giving you better value in the long term. 

One free trade per month. We give you back £7.99 credit every month to buy or sell any investment.

Commission rates: Only £7.99 for all UK and US trades. Regular investing is free.

Our fixed fee covers you for multiple accounts (add a SIPP by 29 May 2020 and pay no SIPP fee until April 2021. Then just £10 a month extra).

Looking for a general investment account? 

The ii Trading Account is the ideal choice for investors looking for flexibility and uncapped investment options. It is our most flexible investment account and has the widest choice of investment options in the market, including funds, shares, investment trusts and ETFs.

With our impartial expert ideas and analysis, you will have all the tools you need to be a confident investor. Plus you can access your money whenever you like and trade securely at any time, using our iOS and Android apps.

Get started today for only £9.99 a month.

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Looking for a Joint Trading account? 

The ii Joint Trading account is the ideal choice for a secure investment account with shared ownership. It offers simplified portfolio management and is easy for both parties to access. The Joint Trading account allows you to hold a wide range of investments, with holdings registered in both names.

With an ii account you can also benefit from
Active investing with our shareholder voting and information service
Free online subscription to Money Observer and Moneywise
No exit fee - if you are not satisfied, it is free to leave
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.

Open a Trading Account

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

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Already an ii customer?

Simply log in to apply. Your new Trading Account will automatically be added to your existing plan so you will continue to make the same monthly payment.

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