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Freetrade review: fees, accounts and what customers say

Simple commission-free app with paid plans for lower FX fees

4.2 on Trustpilot (Great)Fees verified July 2026

The short version

Freetrade helped bring commission-free investing to the UK and keeps a genuinely free tier that now includes an ISA and a SIPP. The app is one of the simplest ways to buy your first share.

The catch is the FX fee. On the free plan you pay 0.99% every time you buy or sell a US stock, which adds up quickly. If most of your money goes into US shares, either upgrade to a paid plan for lower FX fees or compare against Trading 212's flat 0.15%.

Best for: Beginners who want a simple app and are happy with shares and ETFs.

Freetrade fees

Platform fee£0 on Basic; Standard £4.99/month; Plus £9.99/month (annual billing)
Share dealing£0 commission
Fund dealingETFs only, £0 commission
FX fee0.99% Basic, 0.59% Standard, 0.39% Plus
Stocks & Shares ISAIncluded on all plans
SIPPIncluded on all plans
WithdrawalsFree
Minimum to start£2
  • Paid plans cost more if you pay monthly rather than annually.
  • The FX fee applies to any trade in a non-GBP currency, so frequent US stock buyers should factor it in.

Verified July 2026 against Freetrade's published charges. Always check the provider's current schedule before opening an account.

Accounts available

General Investment AccountStocks & Shares ISAJunior ISASIPP

FSCS protected up to £85,000. Authorised and regulated by the FCA.

What the reviews say

Freetrade scores 4.2 out of 5 on Trustpilot (Great) from over 7,000 reviews.

Around seven in ten reviewers rate it excellent, citing the clean app and helpful customer service.

Critical reviews focus on the 0.99% FX fee on the free plan and features being moved behind subscriptions.

Pros and cons

Where it wins

  • Genuinely free plan with commission-free trades
  • ISA, Junior ISA and SIPP available without a subscription
  • Clean, beginner-friendly app with fractional shares
  • Owned by IG Group, a FTSE 250 company

Where it loses

  • 0.99% FX fee on the Basic plan is expensive for US shares
  • No open-ended funds, only shares and ETFs
  • Web platform is limited compared with the app

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