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Share Dealing Account
If you want to start investing and also want to make your own investment decisions, a Share Dealing Account could be for you. We charge a yearly customer admin fee which covers our Share Dealing Account and ISA and dealing commission of £9.50 per online trade.
Please remember that the value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek independent advice.
Why should I think about investing?
- With interest rates remaining at historic lows, it’s unlikely your savings are keeping pace with inflationInflation causes a rise in costs for goods and a drop in your purchasing power over a period of time. e.g. a pint of milk in 1990 was 25p whereas a pint of milk in 2020 would cost you 43p.. Investing can help your money work harder. However, there is greater risk in investing compared to cash savings. Savings accounts offer steady growth and are normally quickly accessible so you should look to keep enough money in them for emergencies and short term expenses before thinking about investing.
- Our Share Dealing Account gives you flexibility to pick the investments that are right for you.
- You can start investing regularly from £20 each month, or you can invest a lump sum in a wide range of investment types. Read more about our investment options.
What can I invest in with a Share Dealing Account?
The Share Dealing Account lets you buy shares listed on the London Stock Exchange and six other international stock markets. You can also invest in managed funds, investment trusts, exchange traded funds (ETFs), bonds and gilts. Read more about our investment options.
What do I pay?
Our charges for the Share Dealing Account are straightforward.
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Customer admin fee |
You can hold an ISA, a Share Dealing Account and a ShareBuilder all for a single charge of £36 a year (the same as £3 per month) |
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Real-time online UK trading |
£9.50 online dealing commission per trade |
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Fund trades |
£9.50 online dealing commission per trade |
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International online trading |
£0 dealing commission, 1.25% foreign exchange rate |
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Scheduled regular investments |
Commission-free |
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Telephone trading |
£25 dealing commission per trade |
This table shows the dealing commission and account charges you'll pay as standard. If you invest in a fund you'll also pay an ongoing charge directly to the fund manager. You may also pay government taxes and levies depending on the investment you choose. For full details please see our Charges (PDF, 74KB).
Ready to apply for a Share Dealing Account?
We’re making some changes to our Terms and Conditions. View the new terms [PDF 560kb] (effective from 20 January 2025).
Investments with Bank of Scotland Share Dealing are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. This limit is applied to the aggregated total of any stock or cash held across the following brands which we administer.
This is in addition to any other savings deposits you may hold across Lloyds Banking Group.
Bank of Scotland Share Dealing Service is operated by Halifax Share Dealing Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 3195646. Registered Office: Trinity Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 2RG. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under registration number 183332. A Member of the London Stock Exchange and an HM Revenue & Customs Approved ISA Manager.