Remember: the value of investments can go up or down. You could get back less than you invest.
Important documents
Find all the information and documentation you need to get started here.
Call +35 318 009 95362 or send us an email newaccounts.uk@ig.com with any questions about opening an account between 8am and 6pm (GMT time) on weekdays.
Transfer investments
Please print out and complete the relevant form below and return to us at:
IG, Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2YA
- Internal transfer form
- CREST transfer form
Internal transfer form (PDF) (ETFs and ETCs between spouses or civil partners)
CREST transfer form (PDF) (share certificates)*
If you are dematerialising stock then please also include your physical share certificate with the stock transfer form.
* Please note that, assuming all documents are valid, the CREST transfer will take between three to six weeks to complete.
Add US stocks
If you are an individual and want to trade US stocks we are required to document all holders of US securities according to our obligations to the US tax authorities, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Please find instructions for each form on the IRS website, complete the relevant form below and return to us at:
IG, Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2YA or
clientlifecycle.ao@ig.com
- W-8BEN (PDF)
- W-8BEN-E form (PDF)
- W-9 (PDF)
W-8BEN (PDF) (Individual UK and Irish resident)
W-8BEN-E form (PDF) (non-individuals - see IRS website for guidance)
W-9 (PDF)
Alternatively, if you're already an IG client you can complete your documentation online. Simply log in to My IG and go to 'dealing US stock' in the 'settings' tab.
Apply by post
Applying online is the quickest way to get started, but if you prefer to apply by post please print out and complete the form below and return to us at:
IG, Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2YA
- Share dealing application
Terms and agreements
Our terms and agreements govern our relationship with you and all of the trades that you enter into with us. Please make sure you read and understand them before opening an account.
- Terms and agreements
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Investing comes with risk and the price of shares can go down as well as up, and you are not guaranteed to get back the amount that you originally invested.
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.
Options are complex financial instruments and your capital is at risk. Losses may be extremely rapid.
CFD, spread betting and options are accounts provided by 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. The Swedish branch of IG Europe GmbH is regulated by the Finansinspektionen. The share dealing offer provided to IG Europe GmbH clients by another IG Group entity based in UK (IGXX) is only available to residents of Ireland only.
Spread betting is available to residents of Ireland only.
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