The quickest and easiest way to add money to your account is online with a debit card by clicking on the green ‘Top Up’ button. Simply click on the relevant link below to be guided through the process:
If you’re not a client you can open an account online. You can then top up your account quickly and easily at any time (subject to allowances and eligibility) by using the 'Top up' or 'Add money' buttons within your online account. If you’re not sure which account you’d like to open you can compare accounts.
Alternatively, you can add money over the telephone with a debit card on 0117 980 9950.
This video has various screen captures, along with a voice over. Descriptions of what is shown in the video are described below:
Title: How to add money to your account in three simple steps
"Log into your account using your username, date of birth, online password and three digits from your secure number. (Video shows the log in steps)
Now you can see your portfolio showing your accounts and their current value. (Video shows logged in portfolio summary page)
Select the 'Top up' button on the account you want to make a debit card payment in to. (Video shows cursor selecting 'Top up' for a Stocks & Shares ISA, as an example)
(Video now shows a payment screen which specfies how you wish to add money - a cash lump sum, regular monthly savings or both, along with a debit card payment details form) Fill in your details and make a debit card payment directly to your account.
If this is a subscription to an ISA or a SIPP then any money added to these accounts will count towards your allowance for that tax year. If you have yet to pay into your ISA in this tax year or have not contributed recently, you will have an additional page to refresh your knowledge on the ISA declarations and terms and conditions. (Video shows this additional page)
You will then see a bank verification message. If your request has been authorised you will receive confirmation of your payment details". (Video shows an example of the verification message and then shows a page where you can choose your investments, funds, shares or trusts.)
This video hopefully helps you understand the process, but it should not be taken as personal advice. Please remember money invested in the stock market can fall in value so you could get back less than you invest.