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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.

Proof of identity

We are required by our regulator to verify your identity before we can open an account for you.
 

We aim to respond and finalise your application within a couple of hours, during normal business hours.

We just need to see a copy of the following documents:

  • Passport OR driving licence
  • PLUS a utility bill, bank statement or credit card bill (excluding mobile phone bills) from the last six months

This can be done in any of the following ways:

    1.  Take a photo of the required documents on your smartphone or tablet, and email them to newaccounts.uk@ig.com

    2.  Fax a copy to +44 (0) 20 7 633 5370

    3.  Post a photocopy to:

         IG
         Cannon Bridge House
         25 Dowgate Hill
         London
         EC4R 2YA

If you’d prefer to discuss your application with a member of our account opening team, please call us on 0800 195 3100 (freephone) or +44 (0) 20 7633 5300.

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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.