Trading-grade platform now with commission-free share dealing
Best for: Active investors who want professional tools alongside long-term holdings.
IG's fees are one part of the picture. Are your pensions and savings actually on track?
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IG is best known for trading, but its share dealing account and ISA became far more competitive in 2026 when it removed custody fees and commissions. You get institutional-quality tools with no platform charge.
The 0.7% currency conversion fee is the main cost to watch on US shares, and there are no traditional funds. It suits confident investors; beginners will find simpler homes elsewhere.
Best for: Active investors who want professional tools alongside long-term holdings.
| Platform fee | £0 (custody fee removed January 2026) |
|---|---|
| Share dealing | £0 commission with instant currency conversion |
| Fund dealing | Not available (shares and ETFs only) |
| FX fee | 0.7% |
| Stocks & Shares ISA | Free |
| SIPP | Available, third-party administration fees apply |
| Withdrawals | Free |
| Minimum to start | No minimum |
Verified July 2026 against IG's published charges. Always check the provider's current schedule before opening an account.
Your cash is protected by the FSCS up to £120,000. Your investments are ring-fenced in your name, held separately from the firm's own assets, so they remain yours if the firm fails, with FSCS cover of up to £85,000 for any shortfall. Authorised and regulated by the FCA.
IG scores 3.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot (Great) from around 8,500 reviews.
Experienced traders rate the platform quality, charting and market access.
Lower scores than rivals, with complaints about account queries and the complexity of the product range.
IG's platform fee is £0 (custody fee removed January 2026). Share dealing is £0 commission with instant currency conversion and fund dealing is not available (shares and ETFs only). Foreign exchange is charged at 0.7%. Fees verified July 2026 against IG's published charges.
IG charges £0 commission with instant currency conversion to buy or sell shares, ETFs and investment trusts. Fund dealing is not available (shares and ETFs only). The former £24 quarterly custody fee was scrapped in January 2026.
On IG's Stocks and Shares ISA: Free. The underlying platform fee is £0 (custody fee removed January 2026). You can start with No minimum. It is a flexible ISA, so you can withdraw and replace money in the same tax year without using up allowance.
IG offers a SIPP. On the SIPP: Available, third-party administration fees apply. Dealing inside the SIPP is charged at the same £0 commission with instant currency conversion for shares and not available (shares and ETFs only) for funds. Withdrawals are free.
Your cash is protected by the FSCS up to £120,000. Your investments are ring-fenced in your name, held separately from the firm's own assets, so they remain yours if the firm fails, with FSCS cover of up to £85,000 for any shortfall. Authorised and regulated by the FCA.
IG scores 3.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot (Great) from around 8,500 reviews. Experienced traders rate the platform quality, charting and market access. Lower scores than rivals, with complaints about account queries and the complexity of the product range. It suits active investors who want professional tools alongside long-term holdings.
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