For those who hear ‘stock’ and don’t think chicken.
Grow your portfolio with IG. Invest £50 with IG and get a free share bundle worth between £40 and £200.
Invest £50 into a Stocks and Shares ISA, General Investment Account, or a Self-invested Personal Pension.
*New customers only. Make your first investment of at least £50 into an ISA, GIA or SIPP account by 30 November 2025. Must remain invested until 31 December 2025. Other fees may apply. T&Cs found here.
For those who hear ‘stock’ and don’t think chicken.
Grow your portfolio with IG. Invest £50 with IG and get a free share bundle worth between £40 and £200.
Invest £50 into a Stocks and Shares ISA, General Investment Account, or a Self-invested Personal Pension.
*New customers only. Make your first investment of at least £50 into an ISA, GIA or SIPP account by 30 November 2025. Must remain invested until 31 December 2025. Other fees may apply. T&Cs found here.
Turn knowledge into progress.
Zero commission investing with IG.
Investing has returned 12x more than cash in the last 5 years1. 12. Twelve. XII. However you look at it, that’s a lot to leave on the table.
And what’s more? Deciding where to invest has never been more straightforward.
Investing should work for the investor. That’s the way it should be. Which is why you won’t pay any commission on your stocks and shares investments with IG. And why you’ll earn 4% interest on your uninvested cash.
So whether it’s finding your footing with share dealing or expanding your portfolio with ETFs, IG is the place for real investors who know about investing.
Get free shares worth £40 - £200.
Kick-start your investing journey with IG. Open an IG account, invest at least £50, and you’ll get a free share bundle worth between £40 and £200*. It's time to start building for the future you want.
*New customers only. Make your first investment of at least £50 into an ISA, GIA or SIPP account by 30 November 2025. Must remain invested until 31 December 2025. Other fees may apply. T&Cs found here.
What's the right investment account for you?
| The product | What is it? | It might be right for you if? |
| Stocks & Shares ISA | Invest without paying UK income or capital gains tax, with an annual allowance of up to £20,000. | You want to grow your money tax-efficiently and make the most of your annual ISA allowance. Find out more -> |
| General Investment Account | Simple, flexible investing. With no contribution limits, invest as much as you like. | You’ve used up your ISA allowance or want extra flexibility without limits on how much you can invest. Find out more -> |
| SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) | Build a pension pot with tax relief on contributions. | You want to save for retirement with added tax benefits and prefer more control over how your pension is invested. Find out more -> |
Why choose IG?
Zero commission
Keep more of your money where it belongs – in your portfolio. With IG, you won’t pay any commission on stocks and shares investments 2.
4% AER variable
Make your money work for you even when it’s sitting still. You’ll earn 4% AER variable on your uninvested cash 3. So even between investments, your money keeps growing.
50 years in the game
Experience counts. We’ve been through bull runs, bear markets and everything in between. While others are still learning the ropes, we’ve spent decades mastering them. Why invest with anyone else?
2 million accounts worldwide*
We’ve built a platform that investors can trust. 2 million of them to be exact. Join a growing community on IG and start building for your future with confidence.
1 Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Average investment returns based on FTSE All-Share index performance over 10 years to August 2025. Savings rate based on average UK ISAs as of August 2025.
* New customers only. Make your first investment of at least £50 into an ISA, GIA or SIPP account by 31 October 2025. Must remain invested until 30 November 2025. Other fees may apply. T&Cs found here.
2 Commission free on all stocks and ETFs traded within a UK GBP GIA, ISA and SIPP account. Other fees may apply.
3 4.00% AER variable interest on GBP cash balances in GIA, ISA and SIPP accounts. Interest will be paid on balances up to £100k per client. To earn interest in a calendar month, you must either hold an open position or have traded. Full T&Cs available here.
Frequently asked questions
Want to invest but have questions? Hopefully these will clear things up.
When will I receive my free shares?
Your free shares will be added to your General Investment Account (GIA) by 31st December 2025.
How do I qualify for free shares?
To qualify, you need to:
- Be a new IG customer and UK resident aged 18+
- Make your first trade worth at least £50 between 1-30th November 2025
How much will I receive in free shares?
We will randomly assign you a selection of shares valued between £40-£200.
Here’s how the probabilities break down:
Share bonus
Approximate Value Band |
Probability |
£40 - £50 |
60% |
£50.01 to £100 |
30% |
£100.01 to £150 |
6% |
£150.01 to £200 |
4% |
Frequently asked questions
Want to invest but have questions? Hopefully these will clear things up.
When will I receive my free shares?
Your free shares will be added to your General Investment Account (GIA) by 31st December 2025.
How do I qualify for free shares?
To qualify, you need to:
- Be a new IG customer and UK resident aged 18+
- Make your first trade worth at least £50 between 1-31st October 2025
How much will I receive in free shares?
We will randomly assign you a selection of shares valued between £40-£200.
Here’s how the probabilities break down:
Share bonus
Approximate Value Band |
Probability |
£40 - £50 |
60% |
£50.01 to £100 |
30% |
£100.01 to £150 |
6% |
£150.01 to £200 |
4% |
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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 67% 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.
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