Share IG. They could get up to £1,000 in shares.
Get £100 cash when you invite a friend to invest with IG. And they'll get a free share in powerhouse companies like Apple, NVIDIA, and Amazon.
Open a share dealing account, ISA or SIPP. Invest £1,000. Stay invested for 3 months. Then get rewarded.
Three steps. That’s it.
Log in to
My IG
Access your referral dashboard and generate your unique referral link.
Copy your unique
referral link
Send it directly to friends or family who are ready to start investing.
Receive
a reward
Once they complete the qualifying steps, they receive a free share, and you receive £100 cash.
Investing comes first.
Rewards follow.
Here’s how you’ll both get your rewards.
Day 1
Open a share dealing account, ISA or SIPP through your referral link. Invest at least £1,000 and place your first trade within 30 days.
The next 3 months
Keep at least an Average Invested Value of least £1000 invested. This is not a waiting period.
Before the 3 months
Complete a W-8BEN form. This is required to receive a US share reward.
Get rewarded
Your friend opens a General Investment Account, where they’ll receive free shares worth between £50 and £1,000. You receive £100 cash.
Rewards at a glance
A snapshot of what you and your friend will get
Account type
Share dealing account, ISA or SIPP
What you’ll get
£100 cash
What they’ll get
A free share worth between £50 and £1,000
Why investors choose IG
Invest with zero commission
Keep more of your money working for your portfolio.1
Earn interest on cash
Put uninvested cash to work while you decide your next move.2
Build your portfolio your way
Invest in shares, ETFs and more from one platform.
FAQs
What you need to know.
When will I receive my reward?
By the end of the calendar month following the 3-month holding period.
What is the free share?
A share worth between £50 and £1,000 selected from a list of eligible US companies.
What is the 3 months holding period?
Your friend must keep at least £1,000 invested for 3 months from the date of their first investment.
What is a W-8BEN form?
It's a standard US tax form required before receiving a US share reward.
How many friends can I refer?
You can refer up to 10 friends per calendar month.
Can I refer someone I live with?
No
Does my friend need a General Investment Account?
Yes. The free share is credited into a General Investment Account.
Can a referral expire?
Yes. Your friend must complete the qualifying steps within the required timeframe.
What happens if the share price changes?
The value of shares can rise or fall. The final value may differ between award and receipt.
1 Commission free on all stocks and ETFs traded within a UK GBP GIA, ISA and SIPP account. Other fees may apply. FX fees may apply on non-GBP stocks.
2 3.75% AER variable interest on GBP cash balances in GIA, ISA and SIPP accounts. Interest will be paid on balances up to £100k per client. To earn interest in a calendar month, you must either hold an open position or have traded. More information available here
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