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Share Dealing Account
A great way to buy, sell or hold a wide range of investments, including funds, ETFs, UK and international shares and much more. You can even invest in a Share Dealing Account if you have already opened an ISA.
Benefits
- Create and control your investment portfolio
- Free investor tools (like the ETF Quicklist)
- No investment limits (tax may apply)
- Free regular investing
How does it work?
Take your pick
Reached your annual tax-free allowance – our Share Dealing Account is for you.
Looking to invest tax-efficiently? – Try our Share Dealing ISA.
Pick the right investment
Choose from a variety of investment options, including UK and international shares, ETFs, funds, bonds and gilts. If you’re unsure, use our ETF Quicklist and market research tools to find out more.
Start trading
Only £1.50 commission when buying or selling funds online or trade regularly for free with our Regular investment plan.
Competitive online commission rates
Just £1.50 to trade funds online. £11 per trade to buy and sell UK stocks online. £0 commission on International trades online (FX rates still applies).
Frequent trader?
Trade more than eight times a quarter online, and dealing commission falls to just £8 per trade.
Easy to switch
Clear sight of every account and trade, in one place – we’ve made it easy.
What charges do I pay?
Our Share Dealing Account administration charges are simple.
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Admin charge |
A six month administration charge of £20.00 applies every April and October (This charge is waived for Private Banking customers, please speak with your Relationship Manager). Accounts opened at other times will be charged from the next payment date. This charge does not apply to 18-25 year olds. |
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Commission charges |
Buy or sell online: Funds £1.50 International Shares £0 (1% FX rate applies) All other online investments £11.00 (£10.00 for Private Banking customers) Pay no commission on investments with our Regular investment plan. |
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Frequent trader? |
£8.00 online dealing commission when you trade eight or more times per quarter. |
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Additional charges |
There are additional charges for trading and other services. For full details, please read our Charges page. We do not pay interest on cash held in our Share Dealing Account, Share Dealing ISA, Investment Account or Investment ISA. |
Please note, if you open your account between payment dates, the six-monthly admin charge will be taken from the following payment date.
The table includes the dealing commission and account charges you’ll pay as standard. If you invest in a fund, you’ll also pay an ongoing charge directly to the fund manager. You may also pay government taxes and levies depending on the investment you choose.
Ready to apply for a Share Dealing Account?
I'm new to Share Dealing
If you want to get started, you'll need your address, debit card details and national insurance number.
I have a Share Dealing Account
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Important legal information
The Lloyds Bank Direct Investments Service is operated by Halifax Share Dealing Limited. Registered Office: Trinity Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2RG. Registered in England and Wales no. 3195646. Halifax Share Dealing Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under registration number 183332. A Member of the London Stock Exchange and an HM Revenue & Customs Approved ISA Manager.
