The IG professional account
You know how to trade. Get the freedom and service that your experience deserves – from lower margins to greater market access – with the IG professional account.
The IG professional account
You know how to trade. Get the freedom and service that your experience deserves – from lower margins to greater market access – with the IG professional account.
Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com to talk about opening an account.
Contact us 0800 195 3100
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 from 9am to 5pm (UK time), Monday to Friday.
Contact us 0800 409 6789
Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com to talk about opening an account.
Contact us 0800 195 3100
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 from 9am to 5pm (UK time), Monday to Friday.
Contact us 0800 409 6789
Why get an IG professional account?
Collateral service
Use up to 95% of your IG share dealing account as margin for leveraged trades.
More markets and products
Trade our full range of cryptocurrencies, as well as our digital 100s.
Check out more pro features.
The IG professional account is for professional traders only, and retail protections don’t apply. Learn more about what you should be aware of, and what you’ll forgo.
Lower margins
Get the freedom to make your trading capital go further. As a pro, you’ll pay less margin to open positions than a retail trader.
Want to know more about what trading with us will cost you? Call us on 0800 195 3100.
Things to know
As a professional, you’ll be treated differently to retail traders. Here are some of those differences to be aware of.
Higher leverage
Pro traders are not subject to ESMA leverage caps in place to protect retail clients, so should consider their risk appetite.
No negative balance protection
Losses can exceed deposits on a professional account.
Sophisticated language
We won't necessarily use simple language in our communications to pro clients.
Assumed experience
We expect pro traders to have a certain level of knowledge and understanding.
Questions about becoming a pro trader with us, or anything else? Give us a call on 0800 195 3100.
More pro features
Qualify for an IG professional account, and you’ll also have access to a range of features not available to retail traders.
Credit facilities
Get bespoke margin call levels and more by arrangement, to help improve the efficiency of your account.
Waived fees
So that you can keep more of your returns, you won’t pay custody fees in an IG share dealing account – or management fees on an IG Smart Portfolio.
Exclusive invitations
Be the first to know about the events we run – whether premium hospitality, or a seminar or webinar.
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No IG account yet?
Apply now
No IG account yet?
Apply for a spread betting or CFD account with our
simple online form
Log in to your newly created account, go to ‘settings’ > ‘client and
account status’ on desktop, or ‘accounts’ in-app
Log in to your newly created account, go to ‘settings’ >
‘client and account status’ on desktop, or
‘accounts’ in-app
Complete the professional application form
Keep an eye on your emails once you’ve applied – you’ll know if you’ve been successful within two hours. Here’s a reminder of the requirements for becoming a pro trader.
Apply now
No IG account yet?
Apply now
No IG account yet?
Apply for a spread betting or CFD account with our simple online form
Log in to your newly created account, go to ‘settings’ > ‘client and account status’ on desktop, or ‘accounts’ in-app
Complete the professional application form
Keep an eye on your emails once you’ve applied – you’ll know if you’ve been successful within two hours. Here’s a reminder of the requirements for becoming a pro trader.
Apply now
Trading with us already?
Apply now
Trading with us already?
Log in to My IG or the IG Trading app
Go to ‘settings’ > ‘client and account status’ on desktop, or ‘accounts’ in-app
Complete the professional application form
Keep an eye on your emails once you’ve applied – you’ll know if you’ve been successful within two hours. Here’s a reminder of the requirements for becoming a pro trader.
Award-winning service
Professional Trader Awards 2021
Best Client Relationship Management Service
Professional Trader Awards 2021
Best Trading Account Credit Facilities
Professional Trader Awards 2021
Best Trading Execution
Professional Trader Awards 2022
Best Client Relationship Management Service
Professional Trader Awards 2022
Best Overall Professional Trader Account
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