Open a Stocks and Shares ISA

Filling in the application takes about 10 minutes

Before opening an account, you should:

Check you understand ISA rules

The annual ISA allowance is £20,000. You can have ISAs with more than one provider in a tax year.

Tax rules for ISAs can change, and their benefits depend on your circumstances.

Read more about ISA tax rules

Be free from significant debt

Other than a mortgage, you should pay off significant debt before investing.

Be comfortable choosing investments

There are ready-made options if you need help to get started.

Investing for longer increases the likelihood of positive returns. Over a period of five years or more, investments usually give you a higher return compared to cash savings. But investments can go down as well as up in value, so you could get back less than you put in.

If you’re not sure an investment is right for you, contact us for financial advice.

Check you are eligible. You must:

  • Be 18 years old or over

  • Live in the UK

  • Be a UK resident for tax purposes

Read these documents

By opening this Stocks and Shares ISA, you agree to our terms and the Stocks and Shares ISA Declaration, so please make sure you’ve read and understood our: Stocks and Shares ISA Declaration, Terms and Conditions including Tariff of Charges (PDF), Key Features (PDF) and the risks. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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