The costs quoted are based on an assumption of 12 x UK share/ETF purchases per year. Costs calculated are for the first year of investment
The limit to buy is up to £60,000
5.0out of 5
Both experienced and inexperienced investors
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5.0out of 5
A Which? Recommended Provider eight years running, with the highest customer score to match
Excellent Trustpilot rating of 4.8/5
3.5out of 5
Those wanting some free financial coaching to get started in investing
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3.5out of 5
4.5out of 5
New investors | Quick and easy investing
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4.5out of 5
Low 0.15% annual account fee
4.0out of 5
Experienced and inexperienced investors looking mostly to invest in funds
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4.0out of 5
Competitive fund fees and non-trading fees
4.0out of 5
New investors
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4.0out of 5
Get a Free Share worth between £10 and £100 when you open a new account. Net deposit of at least £50 is required and T&Cs apply.
4.0out of 5
Anyone looking for a Junior ISA | Investors with portfolios worth over £2 million
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4.0out of 5
Longest established investment platform
Open an ISA or SIPP and get £75 to £4,000 cashback
4.5out of 5
Experienced traders and ambitious beginners
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4.5out of 5
Up to £300 free shares for new customers. (T&Cs apply)
Out of hours US stock trading
4.5out of 5
Experienced and inexperienced investors
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4.5out of 5
Up to £3,000 Cashback until 31 Oct 2026. (T&Cs apply)
Flat fees can be great value for large portfolios
4.5out of 5
Advanced traders | Those looking for professional-level trading tools
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4.5out of 5
Pricing on stocks from just 0.015% of monthly trade value
Refer a Friend Get $200
4.5out of 5
Best for Stocks and Shares ISA | Ultra-low cost
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4.5out of 5
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Sophisticated investors | Traders of all levels
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5.0out of 5
Trade UK stocks from 0.08% per trade with a Classic account.
Trade stocks from 0.03% per trade with a VIP account.
3.5out of 5
Investors wanting access to low-cost funds
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3.5out of 5
Low-cost funds
Complete range of Vanguard funds
3.0out of 5
Current Halifax customers with large sums to invest and want a no-effort investment account | Investors happy to adopt a drip-feed strategy
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3.0out of 5
3.5out of 5
Lloyds banking customers with large portfolios invested in funds
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3.5out of 5
£200 or £500 cash bonus
Lifestyle benefit available
3.0out of 5
DIY investors with large portfolios who mostly invest in funds | Those wanting personalised wealth management
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3.0out of 5
6 month fee waiver when you transfer £200,000 or more.
Up to £1,500 cashback when you transfer your cash and/or investments to Charles Stanley Direct online investing platform
3.5out of 5
Beginners with a decent sized investment pot wanting something very simple
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3.5out of 5
First 12 months free for premium plans
1out of 5
Existing HSBC customers wanting a ready-made investment portfolio with good historical performance
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1out of 5
3.0out of 5
Investors with holdings valued at more than £500,000
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3.0out of 5
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Existing Barclays customers looking for a simple ready-made investment portfolio
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4.0out of 5
3.0out of 5
Not currently recommended
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3.0out of 5