How do I close my account?

You need to write to us to request to close your account.

Before doing so, make sure there are no open positions left on your account and withdraw all remaining funds.

Then email helpdesk.uk@ig.com with your request from the registered email address on your account.

Alternatively, you can use another email address with your request and include the following details for security:

Your full name and date of birth
Your registered postal address
Your phone number
The balance on your IG account
The market you last traded
The last four digits of your registered card(s)

If you have an active ISA account, we can’t close your Share Dealing accounts without closing the ISA account too.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% 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 can lose more than they deposit. All trading involves risk.

The value of shares, ETFs and ETCs bought through a share dealing 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.

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