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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Visit help and support for more information.

Call 0800 409 6789 or email helpdesk.uk@ig.com if you have any questions about trading or investing. We're available 24/7 between 8am Saturday and 10pm Friday.

Contact us 0800 409 6789

Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com to talk about opening an account.

Contact us 08001953100

Get info fast via our instant help and support portal. Available for account queries, ProRealTime, product info and more.

Visit help and support for more information.

Get info fast via our instant help and support portal. Available for account queries, ProRealTime, product info and more.

Visit help and support for more information.

Call 0800 409 6789 or email helpdesk.uk@ig.com if you have any questions about trading or investing. We're available 24/7 between 8am Saturday and 10pm Friday.

Contact us 0800 409 6789

Why do more active traders choose us over any
other provider?2

Powerful platforms

Our web and mobile platforms will do what you want, when you want it. More than 313,000 traders worldwide love them so much, they’ve won awards.3

Markets for every strategy

Whether it’s shares, forex, indices, commodities or ETFs, there’s something for every ambition – and with more trading hours, too.4 Plus, make more out of the markets with tax-free spread betting or invest in tax-efficient SIPP and ISA wrappers.

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Spread betting and CFD trading

Go long or short on more than 17,000+ markets, some of which we offer before and after market open and close, and on weekends.4 Plus, spread betting profits are tax-free. That means you pay no capital gains tax and no stamp duty.5

Share dealing

Deal US shares with £0 commission, even outside the main market session, and pay just £3 on UK stocks,6 with a choice of more than 13,000+ shares, funds and 
investment trusts.

49 years and counting

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Best Multi-platform Providers
2023 ADVFN International Financial Awards

Best for Share Traders
2022 Boring Money Awards

Best Spread Betting Provider
2022 Good Money Guide Awards

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If you’re not quite ready for the real thing, give our platform a spin with a free demo trading account, which doesn’t expire.

You get £10,000 in simulated funds to test out your ideas, explore new strategies and gain confidence in the UK’s best trading platform and apps.3

Easy account opening

Do more than you ever thought possible with a trading or investing account with us – opening one only takes a few steps.

If you’re not quite ready for the real thing, give our platform a spin with a free demo trading account, which doesn’t expire.

You get £10,000 in simulated funds to test out your ideas, explore new strategies and gain confidence in the UK’s best trading platform and apps.3

1 Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2023).
2 By primary trader relationships, Investment Trends Leveraged Trading Report, May 2023.
3 Best platform for the active trader, best multi-platform provider and best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022. Best share dealing platform as awarded
at the Your Money Investment Finance Awards 2023.
4 24/7 excludes the hours from 10pm Friday to 8am Saturday (UK time), and 20 minutes just before the weekday market opens on Sunday night.
5 Applies to UK spread betting. Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
6 Trade in your share dealing account three or more times in the previous month to qualify for our best commission rates. Please note published rates are valid up to £25,000 notional value.
See our full list of share dealing charges and fees.