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IG vs Other UK Investment Platforms
Compare IG's account, commission and FX fees against AJ Bell, Interactive Investor and Hargreaves Lansdown.
Figures correct as of 27/07/2026, as published on IG's transfer-investments page; fees may change — see each provider's own charges schedule for the latest figures.
Simple 7-step process
How to transfer from another UK broker
Follow these steps to move your shares or ISA to IG from your current UK provider.
1. Open an account
Open a share dealing or ISA account with IG to get started.
2. Log In to your dashboard
Log into your IG dashboard once your account is open.
3. Go to live accounts
Head to the 'live accounts' tab in your dashboard.
4. Select your account
Choose the share dealing or ISA account you want to transfer into.
5. Choose transfer type
Select 'stock transfer' for shares, or 'ISA transfers' for an ISA.
6. Start your request
Select 'start request now' and follow the prompts that appear.
7. Review and submit
Review your details and submit the request using your e-signature.
Convert physical certificates to electronic shares
Dematerialise your paper share certificates into your IG share dealing account.
If you hold original physical share certificates for UK shares, we can convert them into electronic holdings in your share dealing account for a £100 (inc. VAT) charge per certificate, usually completed within three to six weeks.
Transfer from a broker outside the UK
Move your stocks to IG from brokers in Europe, Australia or the US.
If your broker is based in Europe, Australia or the US, simply ask them to initiate the transfer request - they'll guide you through the process and contact our transfers team on your behalf.
Why transfer to IG
Over 50 years of experience, regulated and trusted by investors to look after your portfolio.
FCA Regulated
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for your peace of mind.
FSCS Protected
Eligible deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to the applicable limit.
Free Electronic Transfers
No charge to transfer electronic shares or ISAs from another UK broker.
Ways to invest once you've transferred
Explore popular ETFs and shares you can hold once your portfolio is with IG.
Transfer FAQs
We aim to complete your transfer within 14 days, depending on your transferring broker. There's only one short form to complete, and then we'll take care of the rest.
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).
Yes, you can transfer ISAs in and out of IG without restrictions, though your other broker may charge a fee.
No, transferring an existing ISA doesn't use your current year's annual allowance.
Dividend payments are credited to your account around their due date, though it may take a couple of days longer since they're first paid to our broker before being cleared to you. You'll also receive a Consolidated Tax Certificate summarising dividends and interest paid.
Your investments are typically moved as-is, though timing can mean brief periods out of the market.
Yes, original UK share certificates can be dematerialised into your share dealing account for £100 (inc. VAT) per certificate, usually completed within three to six weeks.
Yes, if your broker is based in Europe, Australia or the US, ask them to initiate the transfer and contact our transfers team on your behalf.
Yes, IG is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and eligible deposits are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to the applicable limit.
There are important documents we’d need from you when you transfer your investment from your current broker to us. These documents in PDF format must be printed, completed and returned to the IG physical address that’s available on the form.
Internal transfer form: these are applicable to non-ISA and non-SIPP shares, ETFs and ETCs between spouses or civil partners
CREST transfer form : these are applicable to share certificates*
*Note that if all received documents are deemed to be valid, you can expect the CREST transfer will take between three to six weeks to complete.