Remember: the value of investments can go up or down. You could get back less than you invest.
Important documents
Find all the information and documentation you need to get started here.
Call 0800 195 3100 or send us an email newaccounts.uk@ig.com with any questions about opening an account between 8am and 6pm (UK time) on weekdays.
Transfer investments
Please print out and complete the relevant form below and return to us at:
IG, Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2YA
- Internal transfer form
- CREST transfer form
Internal transfer form (PDF) (non-ISA and non-SIPP shares, ETFs and ETCs between spouses or civil partners)
CREST transfer form (PDF) (share certificates)*
Please be advised that due to Covid-19, there may be a delay in processing your documents as a result of government curfews.
If you are dematerialising stock then please also include your physical share certificate with the stock transfer form.
* Please note that, assuming all documents are valid, the CREST transfer will take between three to six weeks to complete.
Add US stocks
If you are an individual and want to trade US stocks we are required to document all holders of US securities according to our obligations to the US tax authorities, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Please find instructions for each form on the IRS website, complete the relevant form below and return to us at:
IG, Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2YA or
clientlifecycle.ao@ig.com
- W-8BEN (PDF)
- W-8BEN-E form (PDF)
- W-9 (PDF)
W-8BEN (PDF) (Individual UK and Irish resident)
W-8BEN-E form (PDF) (non-individuals - see IRS website for guidance)
W-9 (PDF)
Alternatively, if you're already an IG client you can complete your documentation online. Simply log in to My IG and go to 'dealing US stock' in the 'settings' tab.
Apply by post
Applying online is the quickest way to get started, but if you prefer to apply by post please print out and complete the form below and return to us at:
IG, Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2YA
- Share dealing application
Terms and agreements
Our terms and agreements govern our relationship with you and all of the trades that you enter into with us. Please make sure you read and understand them before opening an account.
- Terms and agreements pdfs
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Enjoy flexible access to 15,000+ global markets, with reliable execution
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With 50 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
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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.
Professional clients trading spread bets and CFDs can lose more than they deposit.
Options and futures are complex instruments which come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. They’re not suitable for most investors. Before you invest, you should consider whether you understand how options and futures work, the risks of trading these instruments and whether you can afford to lose more than your original investment.
Trading stocks and shares ‘on margin’ within a US options and futures account – meaning that you only finance part of the cost of acquiring a position in a security – carries additional risks over buying securities on a fully funded basis and may result in losses exceeding your original investment. Trading on margin will also result in additional costs to you as the investor and any securities purchased using margin may be held as collateral by the lender, restricting both your rights as shareholder, and your ability to use the securities until the margin trade is closed. You should familiarise yourself with these risks before trading on margin.
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.
Share dealing and IG Smart Portfolio accounts provided by IG Trading and Investments Ltd, CFD accounts and US options and futures accounts are provided by IG Markets Ltd, spread betting provided by IG Index Ltd.
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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