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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Joint account and power of attorney

Interested in opening a joint account with us?

Apply directly by completing our Joint Account form:

Each person will also need to have a personal account before getting a joint account. To submit a Personal Application Form choose from the below:

You can find out more by contacting us on the below:

Phone: 0800 195 3100 (freephone) or +44 (0)20 7633 5300
Email: newaccountenquiries.uk@ig.com
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 633 5370
Address: IG, Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2YA

Interested in POA authorisation?

Power of Attorney (POA) is an authorisation to act on someone else’s behalf on an account.

Apply directly by completing our Limited Power of Attorney form:

What can a power of attorney do?

Trade on the account

Set preferences

Add exchanges

Add rollover instructions

Speak on behalf of the client

A power of attorney cannot:

  • Make changes to contact details
  • Make payments or withdrawals
  • Change the statements
  • Change bet confirmation settings

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Help and support

Get answers about your account or our services.

Get answers

Interested in opening an account with us? Call 0800 195 3100 or send an email to newaccountenquiries.uk@ig.com.

We’re available from 8am to 6pm (UK time), Monday to Friday

Want to check on your application’s progress? Email us at newaccounts.uk@ig.com.