The Stocks & Shares ISA built for the smart investor.
- Commission-free investing.1
- No account fees.
- Earn 3.75% AER variable on your uninvested cash.2
- Withdraw funds without losing your annual allowance.
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Already got an ISA?
Transfer it to IG.
Open your dashboard.
Open or log into your IG dashboard and head to Live accounts.
Select your ISA.
Select the account you want to transfer into and click ISA transfers.
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Start your request, complete the prompts, and e-sign to finish.
What is a Stocks & Shares ISA?
A Stocks & Shares ISA isn’t just another account. It’s a tax-efficient way to invest your money.
Any growth, dividends or interest earned inside an ISA is free from UK income tax and capital gains tax. Which means more of what you make, stays yours.
Invest up to £20k a year, tax-free.3
More control over your investments.
Free to open and withdraw from.
Over 12,000 ways to build.
The world’s most important markets, covered. Invest in 12,000+ shares and ETFs across the UK, US, Australia and Europe from £10. Plus, invest 24 hours a day on 600 of the top stocks. Wherever the opportunity is, you’re already there with IG.
Starting out or want a hands-off approach? Let us do the heavy lifting. Explore our ready-made and smart portfolios.
Pay less to invest.
Invest commission-free1, with no account fees and keep more of what’s yours with IG.
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Transfer your ISA to IG before 31 May 2026, and get up to £5,000.
How to open a Stocks & Shares ISA with IG.
Answer a few questions.
To set up your account, we’ll just need to know a few basic bits of information about you.
Get verified, instantly.
We can usually verify your identity immediately.
You’re ready to invest.
That’s it, you’re all set. You can fund your account and start investing. We accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay and bank transfers.
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Securely held.
Your funds and assets are held in account completely separate from IG at regulated banks. They are kept away from our own funds and so even if IG were to go bankrupt, your cash and investments are safe and can’t be used by us or anyone else.
FSCS protected.
Your money is held in segregated accounts, separate from ours, and protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000. Personal circumstances and type of service, may change how this protection applies.
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FAQs
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Who can open a Stocks & Shares ISA?
Any UK resident over 18 can have an ISA account.
How much can I invest in a Stocks & Shares ISA?
You can invest up to £20,000 each tax year. Any unused allowance can’t be carried over, and both the annual allowance and the tax year itself resets on 6 April. Tax rules are subject to change.
Can I withdraw money from my ISA?
Our ISA accounts are flexible, meaning you can invest tax-efficiently and still withdraw funds without losing your annual allowance. You are free to withdraw money from your Stocks & Shares ISA whenever you like.
Can I transfer my current Stocks & Shares ISA to IG?
Yes, you can transfer your ISAs in and out of IG without any restrictions or fees, although your other broker may charge you a fee.
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 in a calendar month, you must either hold an open position or have traded.
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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