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Start trading today. Call +35 318 009 95362 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com. We’re here 24 hours a day, from 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday.
Why open a trading account with us?
Easy-to-use platforms
Seize your opportunity quickly and securely on fast, powerful platforms and apps.
The world’s No.11
Join over 313,000 traders worldwide who trust our FTSE 250, FCA-regulated status, and benefit from over 45 years’ market leadership and expertise.
Competitive spreads
Trade popular markets like EUR/USD from 0.6 points, FTSE 100 from 1 point and Spot Gold from 0.3 points.
Friendly support
We’re on hand to help you achieve your trading goals, right from the moment you join – 24hrs a day from 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday.
Effective risk management
Help protect your capital in-platform with our range of stop and limit orders, and keep track of your funds with an always-visible snapshot of your profit and loss.
Expert education
Develop your trading skills with our range of learning resources and practise risk-free in your demo account. Monitor your performance with the trade analytics tool once you start trading live.
What traders are saying
"IG is consistently reliable and trustworthy. You need a name you can trust when you have your money with them"
"IG are premier league compared to other trading systems. I have continuously recommended IG"
"IG is a fantastic broker. Easy deposits, great learning aids and their signals are also very good"
"IG offers by far the best trading service. Their whole team are both knowledgeable and helpful"
Who are IG?
We invented spread betting in 1974 and have led the way in our industry ever since. Today, we’re the world’s No.1 choice for spread betting and CFD trading.1
Our business model is built around being on your side and wanting you to trade profitably. We’re a FTSE 250 company, based in London, authorised and regulated by the FCA. We keep your money secure in ring-fenced accounts at regulated banks.
Who are IG?
We invented spread betting in 1974 and have led the way in our industry ever since. Today, we’re the world’s No.1 choice for spread betting and CFD trading.1
Our business model is built around being on your side and wanting you to trade profitably. We’re a FTSE 250 company, based in London, authorised and regulated by the FCA. We keep your money secure in ring-fenced accounts at regulated banks.
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
Trade on Ireland's best platform2
Create a trading account with IG and you’ll find a wealth of features to save you time and help you deal.
Fast charts
Spot your opportunity and deal direct from our fastest, most responsive HTML5 charts ever.
Trading alerts
Keep your finger on the pulse, wherever you are, with price, indicator and economic alerts.
Best execution
Your success means you’ll stay with us. So we do our utmost to act in your favour at every stage of the dealing process.
Trade wherever, whenever
Busy schedule? Take your position on the move from our award-winning apps.2
Important information
- Applying by post
- Eligibility requirements
- Proof of identity
- Corporate account
If you'd prefer to apply by post, download and print the relevant pdf form and send it to:
New Accounts
IG
Cannon Bridge House
25 Dowgate Hill
London
EC4R 2YA
Please remember to include proof of your identity when returning this form. Also make sure that you’ve read and understood our risk disclosure notice, customer agreement, order execution policy, conflicts policy and complaints information.
- You must be over 18
- You must meet our appropriateness assessment (in the application form) to see if spread betting, CFD trading or share dealing is appropriate for you – this is a regulatory requirement
- You must be resident in the UK or Ireland to open a spread betting account
- Please note you must be a UK resident to open an IG stocks and shares ISA
Information checklist
- It’s important to understand the basics of spread betting or CFD trading
- Do you understand the risks?
In order to open an IG account, you’ll need to provide an identity document (ID) to verify your identity. We accept passports and ID cards as proof of identity – we do not accept driving licences.
There are three ways you can help us verify your identity:
Verify your ID via IDnow
You can use IDnow – the online identification platform we use – to verify your ID via video chat.
- Follow the step-by-step instructions on the form
- Have your ID card or passport to hand – remember that we don’t accept driving licences
- Make a record of the IDnow ID number for any enquiries
- Note that it can take up to 24 hours for the verification to be sent to IG
(Monday to Sunday, 8am and 12 midnight)
Verify your ID via Deutsche Post
Deutsche Post also offers video verification via ID card or passport – remember, driving licences are not accepted.
Click on the 'identity verification' button below, and you’ll be sent to Deutsche Post’s identity verification portal, POSTIDENT.
Here, you’ll find four options for ID verification:
- POSTIDENT by video chat
- POSTIDENT by photo
- POSTIDENT by eID
- POSTIDENT by post office
Select ‘POSTIDENT by video chat’ and, once completed, you will be automatically redirected to the IG website.
Verify your ID via your bank
Your bank can also verify your ID, just follow the steps below:
- Fill out this identity verification form: Identify Verification Form (PDF, 51 kB)
- Take it to your bank, along with your ID or passport to be verified – remember we don’t accept driving licences
- Return the completed form, together with a copy of your valid ID, to the following address: newaccounts.uk@ig.com
To find out more about our corporate accounts, email us on newcorporate@ig.com or give us a call on +35 318 009 95364.
If you're ready to apply, please complete one of the below:
FAQ
What is an online trading account?
An online trading account enables you to trade on markets like forex, shares, indices and more. You may also be able to trade on both desktop and mobile, dependent on your provider.
How do I open a trading account online?
You can open a trading account by simply completing an online form – meaning that you can often start trading in minutes.
What markets can I trade with an IG trading account?
Is online trading safe?
Your security is ultimately in the hands of your provider. 256-bit SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption – used by IG – is the current industry standard for online financial transactions. Some providers also offer two-factor authentication for added account security.
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1 Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2022)
2
Best trading platform as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards and Professional Trader Awards 2019. Best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2020
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Options and turbo warrants are complex financial instruments. Trading these financial instruments involves the high risk of losing money rapidly.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74% 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.
Professional clients can lose more than they deposit.
CFD, spread betting, options and turbo warrants accounts are provided by IG Europe GmbH. IG Europe GmbH (a company incorporated in the Federal Republic of Germany and registered in the Frankfurt Trade Register under number HRB 115624 with registered office at Westhafenplatz 1, 60327 Frankfurt, Germany). IG Europe GmbH (Register number 148759) is authorised and regulated by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht and Deutsche Bundesbank.
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