Transfer your investments to IG
Open a share dealing account and transfer your electronic stocks, shares and investments for free.1 Plus, get up to £1000 cashback when you transfer to IG.2
Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com to talk about opening an account.
1 Physical share dematerialisation fee is £100 (inclusive of VAT) per certificate. Electronic shares are transferred free of charge. IG SIPPs are administered by James Hay, who charge a £205 annual fee and may charge for transferring investments not currently held in a SIPP. You may be out of the market for a period while your transfer takes place.
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Your capital is at risk. New share dealing customers only. Offer valid until 14/12/2025 on ISA, GIA or SIPP accounts. T&Cs apply.
Why transfer to IG
No hidden charges
Transfers with zero fuss. And zero fees. Move your share dealing portfolio or ISA quickly and simply to IG, with no charge for electronic shares.1
Zero commission
Keep more of your money where it belongs – in your portfolio. With IG, you won’t pay any commission on stocks and shares investments.2
4% AER variable
Make your money work for you even when it’s sitting still. You’ll earn 4% AER variable on your uninvested cash.3 So even between investments, your money keeps growing.
Award-winning platform
From best platform to best provider4, our awards prove what our clients already know: progress starts with IG. Make the switch and discover a better way to invest.
1 Physical share dematerialisation fee is £100 (inclusive of VAT) per certificate. Electronic shares are transferred free of charge. IG SIPPs are administered by James Hay, who charge a £205 annual fee and may charge for transferring investments not currently held in a SIPP. You may be out of the market for a period while your transfer takes place.
2 Commission free on all stocks and ETFs traded within a UK GBP GIA, ISA and SIPP account. Other fees may apply.
3 4.00% 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. Full T&Cs available here.
4 Awarded ‘best finance app’, ‘best multi-platform provider’ and ‘best platform for active traders’ at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
Move your portfolio.
Earn your reward.
It pays to move. Transfer your investment portfolio to IG and get up to £1000 cashback.* Transfer in, get more out, and grow your portfolio with IG.
Your capital is at risk. New share dealing customers only.
Offer valid until 14/12/2025 on ISA, GIA or SIPP accounts. T&Cs apply.
Offer valid until 14/12/2025 on ISA, GIA or SIPP accounts. T&Cs apply.
Compare us
Platform/Account Fee
£0
£45
£78
£143.88
Commission on shares
£0
£860.40
£360
£239.40
FX conversion fee
£49
£56
£52.50
£63
Total annual cost
£49
£961.40
£490.50
£446.28
vs. IG
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+£912.40
+£441.50
+£397.28
Total annual cost:
£49
Platform/Account Fee
£0
Commission on shares
£0
FX conversion fee
£49
Total annual cost:
£961.40
+£912.40 more than IG
Platform/Account Fee
£45
Commission on shares
£860.40
FX conversion fee
£56
Total annual cost:
£490.50
+£441.50 more than IG
Platform/Account Fee
£78
Commission on shares
£360
FX conversion fee
£52.50
Total annual cost:
£446.28
+£397.28 more than IG
Platform/Account Fee
£143.88
Commission on shares
£239.40
FX conversion fee
£63
Information current as of October 2025, based on data from providers' websites. Annual fees are calculated for a typical IG investor profile: £52,000 portfolio (including £7,000 in international shares) with 6 trades per month. Data taken in September 2025.
How to transfer to IG
Transfer FAQs
How long does the transfer take?
We aim to complete your transfer within 14 days, but this is dependent on your transferring broker.
There's only one short form you’ll need to complete, and then we'll take care of the rest.
Are there any transfer commissions?
There are no charges or limits on the number of shares you can transfer from your broker to us, provided these are electronic.
With us, you’ll have zero commission on all global stocks (other fees may apply).
Transfer FAQs
How long does the transfer take?
We aim to complete your transfer within 14 days, but this is dependent on your transferring broker.
There's only one short form you’ll need to complete, and then we'll take care of the rest.
Are there any transfer commissions?
There are no charges or limits on the number of shares you can transfer from your broker to us, provided these are electronic.
With us, you’ll have zero commission on all global stocks (other fees may apply).
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Professional clients trading spread bets and CFDs can lose more than they deposit.
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The value of shares, ETFs and other ETPs bought through a share dealing account, a US options and futures account, a stocks and shares ISA or a SIPP can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Some ETPs carry additional risks depending on how they’re structured, investors should ensure they familiarise themselves with the differences before investing.
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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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