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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.

Trade on interest rates with the UK's No.1

Discover interest rate trading on the world’s No.1 platform.1 Learn how to take a position on the future short-term (quarterly) direction of a range of global interest rates and the UK bank rate.

Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com to talk about opening an account.

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Call 0800 409 6789 or email helpdesk.uk@ig.com if you have any questions about trading or investing. We're available 24/7 between 8am Saturday and 10pm Friday.

Contact us 0800 409 6789

Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com to talk about opening an account.

Contact us 08001953100

Get info fast via our instant help and support portal. Available for account queries, ProRealTime, product info and more.

Visit help and support for more information.

Get info fast via our instant help and support portal. Available for account queries, ProRealTime, product info and more.

Visit help and support for more information.

Call 0800 409 6789 or email helpdesk.uk@ig.com if you have any questions about trading or investing. We're available 24/7 between 8am Saturday and 10pm Friday.

Contact us 0800 409 6789

Why trade interest rates with us?

Choose from a broad selection of global and UK money markets

Back your judgement on future changes in short-term interest rates

Hedge against other investments affected by interest rates, like mortgage repayments

What are interest rate derivatives?

Interest rate derivatives are financial products used for trading that ‘derive’ their underlying value from the interest rate. With them, you can speculate on the short-term interest rate in the UK or global rates, going long or short for a profit or loss.

How to trade interest rates derivatives

  1. Open a live spread betting or CFD trading account – or both
  2. Find an opportunity
  3. Open your first position on our platform
  4. Monitor and close your trade

Spread betting vs CFD trading on interest rate futures

With us, you can trade interest rate futures with both spread betting and CFD accounts.
Let’s look at the features of spread bets and CFDs – how they’re similar and how they differ:

Why spread bet?

  1. Use leverage for a decreased initial outlay*
  2. Deal on rising and falling markets
  3. Pay no tax or stamp duty2
  4. Trade 17,000+ markets
  5. Trade without paying commission
  6. Enjoy greater control over your deal size
  7. Open a position in your chosen currency

Why trade CFDs?

  1. Use leverage for a decreased initial outlay*
  2. Deal on rising and falling markets
  3. Pay no stamp duty2
  4. Offset losses against profits for CGT purposes2
  5. Trade 17,000+ markets
  6. Use prices based on the underlying market

*Spread betting and CFD trading involves high risk. That’s because leverage can magnify both your profits and your losses as they’ll be based on the full exposure to the trade, not just the initial margin deposit required to open it. This means losses as well as profits could far outweigh your margin, so always ensure you’re trading within your means.

Interest rate trading costs: spreads

Spread betting Normal CFD contract
SONIA (3-month) 1 1
Australian 3-Day Interbank Rate 1 1
Euribor (3-month) 1 1
Eurodollar (3-month) 1.6 1.6

Interest rate spread bet product details

Interest rate CFD product details

With spread betting, you’ll bet per point that the market moves. As the cost of the trade is encompassed in the spread, you’ll pay no commission charges either.

With CFDs, the difference in the underlying interest rate’s price from when you opened your position versus when you’ve closed it determines your profit – or loss. CFDs are free from stamp duty in the UK and you’ll be charged in the spread, so you’ll pay no commission charges.2

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Fast execution on a huge range of markets

Enjoy flexible access to 17,000+ global markets, with reliable execution

Deal seamlessly, wherever you are

Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app

Feel secure with a trusted provider

With more than 47 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service

Open an account now

Open an account now

Fast execution on a huge range of markets

Enjoy flexible access to 17,000+ global markets, with reliable execution

Deal seamlessly, wherever you are

Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app

Feel secure with a trusted provider

With more than 47 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service

Start trading now

Open your account now, and discover today’s opportunity on a huge range of markets.

Start trading now

Open your account now, and discover today’s opportunity on a huge range of markets.

Trade interest rates with the UK’s No. 1 platform1

  • Web-based platform
  • Mobile trading app

Take control of your trading with our clean deal tickets, clear price charts and in-platform news and analysis.

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its free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.

Open an account in minutes

its free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.

Open an account in minutes

its free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.

Open an account in minutes

its free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.

Open an account in minutes

its free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.

Open an account in minutes

its free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.

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See how we’ve been changing the face of trading for more than 45 years

1 Awarded Best finance app and Best multi-platform provider at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022.
2 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax laws may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.