IG offers UK spread betting, CFDs and investment accounts alongside a broad choice of trading software. Its own web platform combines charting and market information; third-party connections add automation, TradingView charts and direct-market-access workflows. This sheet concentrates on the UK offer and identifies the Australian company separately.[3][4][14]
Accounts & headline costs
Sections ↑UK service routes
| Route | Markets and account structure | Charging model |
|---|---|---|
| Spread betting | Leveraged positions sized by cash per point; FX, indices, shares, commodities and other markets | Spread, plus applicable holding costsSource 3 |
| CFDs | Contract-based leveraged exposure; share CFDs and professional FX DMA are available through specialist routes | Spread or share commission, plus applicable holding costsSource 3Source 8 |
| Share dealing / investment wrappers | Underlying investments; share dealing, Stocks and Shares ISA, Junior ISA and SIPP | Standard automatic-conversion dealing: £0 commission; 0.7% FX conversionSource 2 |
| Smart Portfolios | Managed portfolios of ETFs rather than individually selected trades | 0.5% management charge, plus fund and transaction costsSource 3 |
| US-listed options and futures | Separate specialist platform supplied by tastytrade | Contract commissions and separate service termsSource 3 |
Products & platforms
Sections ↑Platform reference
| Platform | Use and material scope |
|---|---|
| IG web and mobile | Charts, watchlists, price/indicator/calendar alerts and integrated news; web tools include 28 indicators and 19 drawing toolsSource 4 |
| TradingView | UK spread bets and CFDs on FX, indices and commodities; the inspected integration page still labels stocks as forthcomingSource 5 |
| MetaTrader 4 / MetaTrader 5 | MT4 is listed alongside MT5; MT5 adds 21 timeframes, MQL5 strategies and multi-threaded backtestingSource 4Source 6 |
| ProRealTime | Technical charting, algorithm construction, backtesting and automated spread-bet/CFD executionSource 7 |
| L2 Dealer | Share dealing and share-CFD DMA; Forex Direct is restricted to eligible professional clientsSource 8 |
| Market information | Reuters feed, IG analysis and an economic calendar within the platform; platform/API connections support different workflowsSource 4 |
Fees & holding costs
Sections ↑UK minimum spread examples
Investment dealing: automatic versus manual conversion
Continuing and optional charges
| Item | Published terms |
|---|---|
| Investing custody / platform / inactivity | £0 under the current standard investing scheduleSource 2 |
| SIPP administrator | Options Pensions: £205/year; certain investment transfers cost extraSource 2 |
| Cash index and share holding costs | Applied after 22:00 UK; annual admin component 3.4% for daily funded spread bets or 3% for CFDs, with reference interest and any stock-borrow chargeSource 12 |
| FX holding costs | Tom-next/swap pricing plus an administration component; daily instrument swap rates appear on the platformSource 12 |
| Leveraged-account currency conversion | 0.8% where a currency conversion is requiredSource 9 |
| ProRealTime | First month free; then £30/month, waived if IG earns more than £15 from qualifying monthly spread/commission activitySource 7 |
Execution & trading rules
Sections ↑Dealing times in UK local time
| Service | Normal schedule |
|---|---|
| Weekday markets | Sunday 23:00 to Friday 22:00; FX begins Sunday 21:00Source 11 |
| Weekend markets | Saturday 08:00 to Sunday 22:40; weekend FX ends Sunday 20:40Source 11 |
| Individual shares and holidays | Instrument dealing hours and holiday closures applySource 11 |
Deposits, withdrawals & transfers
Sections ↑Moving money
| Method or condition | UK terms |
|---|---|
| Deposits | Debit/credit card, Apple Pay or bank transfer; corporate accounts fund by bank transferSource 9 |
| Funding identity | Bank/card details must match the IG customer; third-party and business-card funding are not acceptedSource 9 |
| Withdrawal fees and minimum | IG charges no processing fee; standard minimum £100, with an available-balance exception below £100Source 10 |
| Bank withdrawals | Requests before 12:00 UK on working days should be processed that day; receipt depends on payment route and bankSource 10 |
| Card / Apple Pay withdrawals | Requests before 20:00 Monday–Friday are processed that day; receipt can take up to five working daysSource 10 |
| Investment-sale proceeds | Share sales must settle before the proceeds can be withdrawnSource 10 |
Electronic portfolio transfers into and out of IG are free under the current UK charges schedule. Physical UK share certificates must first be dematerialised, at £100 plus VAT. For incoming transfers IG targets 14 days, dependent on the delivering broker; that target is not a guaranteed completion period. SIPP administration and specialist transfer charges remain separate from ordinary electronic-share transfer fees.[2][15]
Protection & regulation
Sections ↑Selected entity map
| Entity | Service / jurisdiction | Company-disclosed reference |
|---|---|---|
| IG Markets Ltd | UK CFD accounts | FCA 195355Source 10 |
| IG Index Ltd | UK spread betting | FCA 114059Source 10 |
| IG Trading and Investments Ltd | UK share dealing and Smart Portfolios | FCA 944492Source 10 |
| IG Australia Pty Ltd | Australia; Melbourne office | AFSL 515106Source 14 |
For UK clients, IG describes segregated client-money accounts and nominee custody for shares, with assets identifiable as belonging to customers. If an investment firm fails with a shortfall, eligible FSCS claims can be protected up to £85,000. Bank-deposit protection follows separate rules and limits. Investment-market losses remain with the investor.[13]
Opening an account & support
Sections ↑UK support is available around the clock except 22:00 Friday to 08:00 Saturday, UK time, through live chat and WhatsApp as well as the published contact routes. This service window is separate from the dealing sessions above. Formal complaints can be made at [email protected], 0800 195 3100, chat/WhatsApp or the Compliance Department at 88 Wood Street. IG aims to conclude the investigation within eight weeks; eligible customers can approach the Financial Ombudsman Service after a final response or eight weeks without a decision.[16][17]
Company background & evidence
Sections ↑IG at a glance
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 | Source 1 |
| Group headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Source 1 |
| Parent and brands | IG Group; IG, tastytrade, Freetrade and Independent Reserve | Source 1 |
| Group reach | Operations in 19 countries; more than 1.3m customers | Current company presentation, checked 9 October 2026; group customers is a different measure from earlier active-client statistics.Source 1 |
| UK registered office | 88 Wood Street, London EC2V 7QR | Source 10 |
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom (group head office)
- Founded
- 1974
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
IG Markets Ltd
United KingdomSource 10
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Conduct Authority195355 | Not verified | Checked 9 Oct 2026Licence number and entity are disclosed by the company. The company discloses this reference. Consult the live regulator register for current status and detailed permissions.Source 10 |
IG Index Ltd
United KingdomSource 10
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Conduct Authority114059 | Not verified | Checked 9 Oct 2026Licence number and entity are disclosed by the company. The company discloses this reference. Consult the live regulator register for current status and detailed permissions.Source 10 |
IG Trading and Investments Ltd
United KingdomSource 10
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Conduct Authority944492 | Not verified | Checked 9 Oct 2026Licence number and entity are disclosed by the company. The company discloses this reference. Consult the live regulator register for current status and detailed permissions.Source 10 |
IG Australia Pty Ltd
AustraliaSource 14
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Securities and Investments Commission515106 | Not verified | Checked 9 Oct 2026Licence number and entity are disclosed by the company. The company discloses this reference. Consult the live regulator register for current status and detailed permissions.Source 14 |
Sources & further reading
- IG Group: business, brands and history IG Group · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- UK costs and charges IG · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- UK trading and investing account comparison IG · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- IG trading platforms IG · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- TradingView with IG IG · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- MetaTrader 5 with IG IG · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- ProRealTime: functionality and subscription fee IG · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- L2 Dealer and direct market access IG · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- How to deposit funds IG · 8 Sep 2026 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Withdrawal methods, limits and processing IG · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Normal UK dealing hours IG · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Overnight funding calculations IG · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- UK client funds and investments IG · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- IG Australia operating-company disclosure IG · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Investment transfer process IG · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- UK support contact and hours IG · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- UK complaints IG · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
This profile reports dated public information, including broker-published services and terms. It does not independently test or guarantee execution, pricing or withdrawals. Inclusion is not an endorsement. Permissions and protections apply only to the named legal entity, service and client category; check the current official records and your contract.