halifax.co.uk uses cookies to improve your online experience. Find out more about cookies.
COMPARE OUR TRADING ACCOUNTS.
We offer a range of accounts to suit your needs, take a look today and choose your ideal account.
Please remember that the value of an investment and the income from it can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invested. We don't provide advice so if you are in any doubt about making your own investment decisions we recommend you seek advice from a suitably qualified financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and is subject to change.
You should make sure you understand the risks of investing before opening an account.
Account | Opening Balance | Features & Benefits | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Share Dealing AccountIdeal if you'd like a straightforward account to start trading with. | £1,000 |
|
| |
Stocks and Shares ISAIdeal if you'd like to protect any potential profit from Capital Gains Tax. | N/A |
|
| |
Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)Ideal if you'd like a flexible, tax-efficient retirement account that puts you in control. | N/A |
| ||
ShareBuilderIdeal if you'd like a cost-effective way to gradually build up a portfolio of investments using a scheduled monthly investment plan. | Add as little as £20 per month (minimum investment of £5). |
|
|
Share Dealing Account
Ideal if you'd like a straightforward account to start trading with.
Opening Balance
£1,000
Features & Benefits
- Trade UK and international shares
- Set-up a monthly regular investment plan
- Invest in shares, funds, bonds and gilts , ETFs, and investment trusts
- We will not charge you to transfer to us from another provider – however your current provider may apply a fee to transfer.
Charges
- Real-time online trades: £12.50 dealing commission per trade
- Regular investment plan: £2.00 dealing commission per trade.
Stocks and Shares ISA
Ideal if you'd like to protect any potential profit from Capital Gains Tax.
Opening Balance
N/A
Features & Benefits
- Invest up to £20,000 in this tax year
- Pay no Capital Gains Tax on any potential profit
- Trade on seven world markets
- We will not charge you to transfer to us from another provider – however your current provider may apply a fee to transfer
- Access your money at any time.
Charges
- Annual administration charges: £12.50 per year
- Real-time online trades: £12.50 dealing commission per trade
- Regular investment plan: £2.00 dealing commission per trade
- Transfer out charge: £25 per investment (maximum £125)
- ISA closure fee: No closure charge, however, the current annual administration fee (pro-rated) is payable.
Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)
Ideal if you'd like a flexible, tax-efficient retirement account that puts you in control.
Opening Balance
N/A
Features & Benefits
- Tax-friendly and flexible way to save for your retirement
- Wide range of investments
- Lump sum or regular savings
- Trade whenever you like, whilst receiving the tax benefits of a traditional personal pension.
ShareBuilder
Ideal if you'd like a cost-effective way to gradually build up a portfolio of investments using a scheduled monthly investment plan.
Opening Balance
Add as little as £20 per month (minimum investment of £5).
Features & Benefits
- Set-up a monthly regular investment plan to purchase UK shares
- Access our Market Research Centre for news and investment tools
- No tie-in period either so you can stop investing whenever you want.
Charges
- Regular investment plan: £2.00 dealing commission per trade
- Real-time online trades: £12.50 dealing commission per trade.
How should I invest?
We have a range of investments which could suit your needs. Visit our Investment Options page to choose what’s right for you.
Our charges
Please ensure that you have familiarised yourself with the charges associated with each account before beginning an application.
Transferring your account
Find out more information about how to transfer your account to us, how long it takes and if there are any charges.