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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
0.49%*
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)
*The reduced 0.49% FX conversion fee is offered at IG's discretion and will apply for a minimum period until 4 September 2026.
Figures correct as of 27/07/2026.
Compare buying shares with an IG share dealing account against three of our competitors, to find out how our rates zero commission* on all global shares stack up. You ll also see how we compare to other stocks and shares ISA providers. With market leading rates, no admin fee for your ISA, and low conversion on international shares, it s clear to see why more and more people are choosing to invest with IG. *Other fees may apply.
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Share dealing and IG Smart Portfolio accounts provided by IG Trading and Investments Ltd, CFD accounts are provided by IG Markets Ltd, spread betting provided by IG Index Ltd, cryptoassets services are provided by IG Digital Assets Ltd.
IG is a trading name of IG Trading and Investments Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 11628764), IG Markets Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 04008957) and IG Index Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 01190902). Registered address at Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2YA. IG Markets Ltd (Register number 195355), IG Trading and Investments Ltd (Register Number 944492) and IG Index Ltd (Register number 114059) are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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