Halifax Contracts For Differences (CFDs)

Getting started


Risk Warning:
Your investments and any income from CFDs can go down as well as up. You can quickly lose more than your initial deposit. Please make sure you understand the risks. CFDs may not be suitable for everyone.

Getting started

Opening an account is easy - just complete the online Application Form. You will receive an email shortly after the form is submitted detailing your account status. You may need to send additional documentation but we’ll advise you if anything else is needed.

Once your application has been approved we will open an account for you and, when sufficient funds have been deposited, you can begin CFD trading online or by telephone. We accept deposits by debit card, BACS transfer and electronic transfer.

Trading online

  • Simply visit www.halifaxcfds.co.uk
  • If you’re unclear about anything, simply click the Help icon. This section explains how the systems work, details common faults, recommends the best hardware specifications and will give you contact details for our helplines.

Trading by phone

Call 0845 356 0162 if you wish to place a CFD trade. (Lines are open between 7am to 9.15pm Monday to Friday and certain bank holidays).

Call 0845 356 0163 if you have a general enquiry about our CFD service. (Lines are open between 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday).

  • You’ll need to have your account number ready and be sure about the deal you want to place
  • You will need to know if your deal is for a number of shares or a value
  • Please remember to state whether you want to place a CFD trade with a guaranteed stop loss when you call

Calls are recorded for your security.

You can e-mail us at: support@halifaxcfds.co.uk