Kick-start your portfolio with £50 of free shares
Invest £200 by 30 September and get £50 of free shares from some of the biggest US names in the market.
Your capital is at risk. New customers only. Must hold £200 until 28.02.2027. Offer valid until 30/09/2026 on GIA, ISA or SIPP accounts. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. Limited to first 4,000 new clients. T&Cs apply.
How to get your shares
Set up your account
Visit IG through MoneySavingExpert and open a new share dealing account using code MSE50. You must open your account between 15 September and 30 September 2026. Be one of the first 4,000 people to invest.
Make your first investment
Invest at least £200 by 30 September 2026.
Stay invested
Keep at least £200 invested until 28 February 2027.
Get your shares
Your £50 of free shares will be automatically added to your IG GIA account by 31 March 2027. To receive your shares, you'll need to complete a W-8BEN by 28 February 2027.
FAQs
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Who is eligible for this offer?
This offer is available to new Share Dealing customers (GIA, ISA or SIPP) who open an account through a valid MoneySavingExpert link using promo code MSE50.
Do I need to use the promo code?
Yes. You must apply promo code MSE50 when opening your account. Without a valid promo code, you won't be eligible.
How much do I need to invest?
You need to make a minimum net investment of £200 between 15 September and 30 September 2026. You can make multiple investments as long as your total net investment reaches at least £200 by the end of the promotion.
Do I need to keep my money invested?
Yes. You'll need to maintain an average invested value of at least £200 until 28 February 2027. If your investments fall below £200 because of market movements (rather than selling or withdrawing), you'll still remain eligible.
What free shares will I receive?
You'll receive a random allocation of US-listed shares worth £50. The shares are selected from a list of well-known US companies and cannot be chosen in advance.
Do I need to complete a W-8BEN form?
Yes. To receive your US shares, you must submit a valid W-8BEN by 28 February 2027. If you don't, your free shares won't be awarded.
Zero commission investing.
No commission.1
No account fees.
Over 20,000 stocks and ETFs to explore.
Plus earn 3.75% AER variable on your uninvested cash.2
Accounts
Smarter investing starts here.
- ISA
- GIA
- JISA
- SIPP
For the tax-efficient investor that demands more.
No commission.1 No account fees.
Earn 3.75% AER variable on uninvested cash.2
Invest £20k tax-free a year.3
Free to open, with flexible withdrawals.
For the opportunity-driven investor growing their portfolio.
Over 20,000 stocks and ETFs.
Earn 3.75% AER variable on uninvested cash.2
No commission.1 No account fees.
Invest from £1 with fractional shares.
For the forward-thinking investor building their child’s future.
Invest up to £9,000 a year, tax-free.3
No commission.1 No account fees.
Over 20,000 stocks and ETFs.
For the future-focussed investor building for retirement.
Up to 45% tax relief on up to £60,000 a year.3
Earn 3.75% AER variable on uninvested cash.2
Over 20,000 stocks and ETFs.
Fair pricing
Pay less to invest.
Investing fees shouldn't take a chunk out of your portfolio. Keep more of what’s yours, with IG’s competitive costs.
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ISA cap: £42
SIPP cap: £120
Cap £150/yr shares
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Figures correct as of 27/07/2026.
Why choose IG?
50 years of trading experience.
Over 2 million active accounts globally*.
An award-winning platform.
2026
Best For Share Traders
Boring Money
2026
Best Low Cost ISA
Boring Money
2025
Consumer Rated Value For Money
Boring Money
2025
Best Investing Education
Good Money Guide
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. Full T&Cs available here
3 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
* Based on number of active trading and investment accounts with IG in May 2026. Active accounts are those enabled for deposits and trading.
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