Important documents
Find all the information and documentation you need to get started here.
Call 0800 195 3100 or send us an email newaccounts.uk@ig.com with any questions about opening an account between 8am and 6pm (UK time) on weekdays.
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Call 0800 409 6789 or email helpdesk.uk@ig.com if you have any questions about investing. We're available 24/7 between 8am Saturday and 10pm Friday.
Contact us 0800 409 6789
Call 0800 195 3100 or send us an email newaccounts.uk@ig.com with any questions about opening an account between 8am and 6pm (UK time) on weekdays.
Contact us 0800 195 3100
Get info fast via our instant help and support portal. Available for account queries, ProRealTime, product info and more.
Visit help and support for more information.
Get info fast via our instant help and support portal. Available for account queries, ProRealTime, product info and more.
Visit help and support for more information.
Call 0800 409 6789 or email helpdesk.uk@ig.com if you have any questions about investing. We're available 24/7 between 8am Saturday and 10pm Friday.
Contact us 0800 409 6789
Remember: the value of investments can go up or down. You could get back less than you invest.
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) (non-ISA and non-SIPP shares, ETFs and ETCs between spouses or civil partners)
CREST transfer form (PDF) (share certificates)*
Please be advised that due to Covid-19, there may be a delay in processing your documents as a result of government curfews.
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
newaccounts.uk@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 pdfs
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Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 13,000+ global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 47 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
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