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Get a free share worth between £10-£100 when you opt-in to transfer your stake account to freetrade

Opt-in to transfer your Stake account from the link shared directly from Stake

See the offer T&Cs and FAQs for more details.
Capital at risk. The probability is weighted, so more expensive shares will be rarer.

Reasons to get a Freetrade account

Commission-free investing
Pay no commission for buying or selling stocks. Other charges may apply. See our full pricing table.
Over 6,200 stocks and ETFs
Choose from thousands of UK, US, and European stocks, ETFs and investment trusts, as well as UK Treasury bills. See our full list.
Automate your investments
Set up recurring orders, limit orders, and stop losses to control what you invest in and when.
Low, fixed cost
Your investments can grow without your fees growing too, get a free GIA with basic or an ISA from as little as £4.99 per month on the Standard plan and an ISA and a SIPP from as little as £9.99 on a Plus plan.
Invest tax efficiently
Make the most of your investments with tax-efficient accounts
Easy to use
Manage your portfolio with ease on iOS, Android, or your web browser.
The value of your investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest.

ISA eligibility rules apply. Tax treatment depends on personal circumstances and current rules may change.

SIPP eligibility rules apply. Tax treatment depends on your personal circumstances and current rules may change. US dividends received into your SIPP may be subject to US withholding tax.

Top-rated ISA provider

The Freetrade stocks and shares ISA continues to be recognised as a top ISA provider.
  • Best Low-Cost ISA >£50k 2024 at the Boring Money Best Buy Awards
  • Best for Share Trades 2024 at the Boring Money Best Buy Awards
  • Winner Best Online Trading Platform 2024 at the British Bank Awards
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Thousands of investment choices

  • Stocks
    Invest in thousands of companies listed on the LSE, NYSE, NASDAQ, and across Europe.
  • ETFs
    Choose from a wide range of exchange-traded funds including index, commodity, and bond ETFs from providers like Vanguard, iShares, Invesco, and more.
  • REITs
    Add residential or commercial real estate assets to your portfolio without the hassle of buying and managing the properties yourself.
  • Investment trusts
    Choose from hundreds of investment trusts across a wide range of sectors, geographical areas, and markets worldwide.
  • UK Treasury bills
    Earn a fixed yield on your cash. Low-risk and backed by the UK government. Rate subject to success in tender.
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Top-rated SIPP provider

  • Which? Recommended Provider for SIPPs 2024
  • Best value for money 2024 by Boring Money
  • Best online trading platform 2024 at the British Bank Awards
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Compare Freetrade and Stake

See how investing with Freetrade measures up against Stake
Annually
Monthly
Basic
Free
Standard
£4.99/mo
(£59.88/yr billed annually)
Plus
£9.99/mo
(£119.88/yr billed annually)
Stake
Free
Stake Black
£7.50/mo
(£90/yr billed annually)
Accounts
General Investment Account (GIA)
Unlimited commission-free trades.
Stocks and shares ISA
Personal pension
Benefits
US fractional shares
Range of stocks
4,800+ US,UK & EU
6,200+ US,UK & EU
6,200+ US,UK & EU
9,500+ US
9,500+ US
Automated order types
Customer service
Contact forms
Customer service chat service
Contact forms
Customer service chat service
Contact forms
Priority Customer service chat service
Contact forms
Telephone
Contact forms
Telephone
Advanced stock fundamentals
Access to mobile app and web platform
Fees
Fx fee
0.99%
0.59%
0.39%
Deposits 0.5% FX fee applies to deposits / withdrawals, $2 minimum, and an additional 0.5% for instant funding, $2 minimum)
Deposits 0.5% FX fee applies to deposits / withdrawals, $2 minimum, and an additional 0.5% for instant funding, $2 minimum)
Trading fees
£0
£0
£0
Stocks and ETFs

$3 per trade (0.1% for trades over $30,000)
Stocks and ETFs

$3 per trade (0.1% for trades over $30,000)
Deposits and withdrawls
£0
£0
£0
Deposits 0.5% FX fee applies to deposits / withdrawals, $2 minimum, and an additional 0.5% for instant funding, $2 minimum)

Withdrawals $2 (minimum withdrawal $10)
Deposits 0.5% FX fee applies to deposits / withdrawals, $2 minimum, and an additional 0.5% for instant funding, $2 minimum)

Withdrawals $2 (minimum withdrawal $10)
Basic
Free
Standard
£5.99/mo
(billed monthly)
Plus
£11.99/mo
(billed monthly)
Stake
Free
Stake Black
£8.50/mo
(billed monthly)
Accounts
General Investment Account (GIA)
Unlimited commission-free trades.
Stocks and shares ISA
Personal pension
Benefits
US fractional shares
Range of stocks
4,800+ US,UK & EU
6,200+ US,UK & EU
6,200+ US,UK & EU
9,500+ US
9,500+ US
Automated order types
Customer service
Contact forms
Customer service chat service
Contact forms
Customer service chat service
Contact forms
Priority Customer service chat service
Contact forms
Telephone
Contact forms
Telephone
Advanced stock fundamentals
Access to mobile app and web platform
Fees
Fx fee
0.99%
0.59%
0.39%
Deposits 0.5% FX fee applies to deposits / withdrawals, $2 minimum, and an additional 0.5% for instant funding, $2 minimum)
Deposits 0.5% FX fee applies to deposits / withdrawals, $2 minimum, and an additional 0.5% for instant funding, $2 minimum)
Trading fees
£0
£0
£0
Stocks and ETFs

$3 per trade (0.1% for trades over $30,000)
Stocks and ETFs

$3 per trade (0.1% for trades over $30,000)
Deposits and withdrawls
£0
£0
£0
Deposits 0.5% FX fee applies to deposits / withdrawals, $2 minimum, and an additional 0.5% for instant funding, $2 minimum)

Withdrawals $2 (minimum withdrawal $10)
Deposits 0.5% FX fee applies to deposits / withdrawals, $2 minimum, and an additional 0.5% for instant funding, $2 minimum)

Withdrawals $2 (minimum withdrawal $10)
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Annually
Monthly
Basic
£0.00
/Month
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
Benefits
  • A great way to try Freetrade before transferring your ISA or pension
  • Unlimited commission-free trades. Other charges may apply.
  • Trade USD and EUR stocks at the exchange rate + 0.99% FX fee
  • Access to a selection of Freetrade’s 6,200+ global stocks and ETFs
  • 1% AER on up to £1,000 uninvested cash
  • Fractional US shares
  • Access to mobile app and web platform
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Standard
£4.99
/Month
£59.88 billed annually
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
  • Stocks and shares ISA
Everything in Basic and:
  • Access to 6,200+ stocks and ETFs
  • A lower FX fee of 0.59% on non-GBP trades
  • 3% AER on up to £2,000 uninvested cash
  • Automated order types, including recurring orders
  • More stats and analysis, including analyst ratings and EPS estimates 
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Plus
£9.99
/Month
£119.88 billed annually
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
  • Stocks and shares ISA
  • Personal pension
Everything in Standard and:
  • A lower FX fee of 0.39% on non-GBP trades
  • Priority customer service
  • 5% AER on up to £3,000 uninvested cash
  • Free, same day withdrawals
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Basic
£0.00
/Month
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
Benefits
  • A great way to try Freetrade before transferring your ISA or pension
  • Unlimited commission-free trades. Other charges may apply.
  • Trade USD and EUR stocks at the exchange rate + 0.99% FX fee
  • Access to a selection of Freetrade’s 6,200+ global stocks and ETFs
  • 1% AER on up to £1,000 uninvested cash
  • Fractional US shares
  • Access to mobile app and web platform
Get basic now
Standard
£5.99
/Month
billed monthly
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
  • Stocks and shares ISA
Everything in Basic and:
  • Access to 6,200+ stocks and ETFs
  • A lower FX fee of 0.59% on non-GBP trades
  • 3% AER on up to £2,000 uninvested cash
  • Automated order types, including recurring orders
  • More stats and analysis, including analyst ratings and EPS estimates 
Get Standard Now
Plus
£11.99
/Month
billed monthly
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
  • Stocks and shares ISA
  • Personal pension
Everything in Standard and:
  • A lower FX fee of 0.39% on non-GBP trades
  • Priority customer service
  • 5% AER on up to £3,000 uninvested cash
  • Free, same day withdrawals
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Stake account transfer FAQs

Here you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that's not listed, please contact support.
Are there any incentives to transferring my account to Freetrade?

Yes, there is a free share incentive to opt-in to transfer and additional offers if you are new to Freetrade.

If I transfer to Freetrade, what will the transfer mean for how my assets are held?

Both Freetrade and Stake are required to have arrangements in place for the safekeeping of your cash and securities. These arrangements include, but are not limited to, segregating cash and assets from those belonging to the firm, carrying out daily reconciliations and performing due diligence of the banks and custodians we use. Freetrade is covered by the FSCS. See here for more details.

Currently your securities are held in individual accounts with DriveWealth LLC. Upon transfer to Freetrade your securities will be held in a Freetrade omnibus account with DriveWealth LLC. This change will not affect the protection of your securities, however you will now receive statements from Freetrade rather than DriveWealth.

Currently your cash is held with Drivewealth LLC and invested in a money market fund managed by Dreyfus/BNY Mellon Investment Advisor, Inc. Once the transfer is complete, your cash will be held as client money by Freetrade and deposited into a client money account at one of our banking providers.

Will there be changes to the products that I can trade?

While Freetrade offers access to US-listed securities, it does not currently offer access to US-listed ETFs. To support the transfer, Freetrade will accept existing ETF positions of Stake customers, however these will be held as ‘sell only’.

How will I receive all the dividends I am owed following the transfer?

Stake and Freetrade both use the broker-dealer services of Drivewealth LLC, who will be supporting the transfer. Drivewealth will be arranging the prompt transfer to your Freetrade account of all dividends and any other amounts owed to your Stake account prior to the transfer.

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When you invest, your capital is at risk
When you invest, your capital is at risk. ISA and SIPP eligibility rules apply.  US dividends received into your SIPP may be subject to US withholding tax.

A SIPP is a pension designed for you to save until your retirement and is for people who want to make their own investment decisions. You can normally only draw your pension from age 55 (57 from 2028), except in special circumstances.

At present, Freetrade only supports Uncrystallised Fund Pension Lump Sums (UFPLS) for customers who wish to withdraw funds from their SIPP after their 55th birthday. We strongly encourage you to seek financial advice before making any withdrawals from your SIPP.

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