Get up to £1,000
in free shares
when you invest at least £500.
Your capital is at risk. New customers only. Offer valid until 14/10/2026 on ISA or GIA accounts. Min £500 investment. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. T&Cs apply.
Get up to £1,000
in free shares
when you invest at least £500.
Your capital is at risk. New customers only. Offer valid until 14/10/2026 on ISA or GIA accounts. Min £500 investment. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. T&Cs apply.
How to get started.
1. Set up your account
Open an investment account and use code SHARES1K.
2. Make your investment
Invest at least £500 in the same month you open your account.
3. Stay invested
Keep at least £500 invested for at least 3 months after your first investment.
4. Get your free shares
You’ll receive between £50 and £1,000 in free shares in your GIA account a month after the 3 month holding period.
Fair pricing
Pay less to invest.
Keep more of what’s yours, with IG’s competitive costs. Find out how your current provider compares to IG here.
Account Fees
Free
0.25%
(tiered)
ISA cap: £42
SIPP cap: £120
(tiered)
ISA cap: £42
SIPP cap: £120
£5.99 - £39.99/mo
0.35%
Cap £150/yr shares
Cap £150/yr shares
Commission fees
Free
£5.00
(tiered)
(tiered)
£3.99
(tiered)
(tiered)
£6.95
(tiered)
(tiered)
FX fees
0.7%
0.75%
(tiered)
(tiered)
0.75%
(tiered)
(tiered)
0.99%
(tiered)
(tiered)
Account Fees
Free
Commission fees
Free
FX fees
0.49%*
Account Fees
0.25% (tiered) ISA cap: £42 SIPP cap: £120
Commission fees
£5.00 (tiered)
FX fees
0.75% (tiered)
Account Fees
£5.99 - £39.99/mo
Commission fees
£3.99 (tiered)
FX fees
0.75% (tiered)
Account Fees
0.35% Cap £150/yr shares
Commission fees
£6.95 (tiered)
FX fees
0.99% (tiered)
Figures correct as of 27/07/2026.
Why choose IG?
50 years of trading experience.
Over 2 million active accounts globally.
An award-winning platform.
2026
Best For Share Traders
Boring Money
2026
Best Low Cost ISA
Boring Money
2025
Consumer Rated Value For Money
Boring Money
2025
Best Investing Education
Good Money Guide
Accounts
Smarter investing starts here.
- ISA
- GIA
- SIPP
For the tax-efficient investor that demands more.
No commission.1 No account fees.
Earn 3.75% AER variable on uninvested cash.2
Invest £20k tax-free a year.3
Free to open, with flexible withdrawals.
For the opportunity-driven investor growing their portfolio.
Over 20,000 stocks and ETFs.
Earn 3.75% AER variable on uninvested cash.2
No commission.1 No account fees.
Invest from £1 with fractional shares.
For the future-focussed investor building for retirement.
Up to 45% tax relief on up to £60,000 a year.3
Earn 3.75% AER variable on uninvested cash.2
Over 20,000 stocks and ETFs.
Zero commission investing.
No commission.1 No account fees. Over 20,000 shares and ETFs to explore. Plus earn 3.75% AER variable on your uninvested cash.2
FAQs
Still deciding?
We can help.
What investment accounts does IG offer?
We offer a range of account types, designed to suit your investing goals. Choose from tax-efficient ISAs, general investing accounts (GIA), and SIPPs for retirement planning.
Can I transfer my investments to IG?
Yes. Manage all your investments in one place with IG. You can transfer your existing investments in to or out of IG, with no fees and no fuss.4
Does IG offer flexible ISAs?
Our ISA account is flexible, meaning you can invest tax-efficiently and still withdraw funds without losing your annual allowance.
How much does it cost to invest with IG?
Investing with IG is simple, and cost-efficient. There are no commissions on your trades and no account fees, so every pound goes into your portfolio. The only charge is a 0.7% FX fee on currency conversions.
Is there a minimum deposit amount with IG?
You can start investing with IG from as little as £1, meaning you can start building a portfolio with whatever amount suits you.
1 Commission free on all stocks and ETFs traded within a UK GBP GIA, ISA and SIPP account. Other fees may apply.
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 you must have held, bought or sold an investment in the last 30 days. More information available here.
3 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
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