Share dealing with an online stock broker

An online stock broker is a share dealing account provider that allows you to trade stocks and shares online. A variety of companies, including banks and building societies, provide share dealing services.

As well as providing the capability to buy and sell shares over the internet, an online stock broker may also provide a range of services, such as research tools and the option to issue trading instructions over the phone.

Use our table to compare a range of different share dealing accounts: 

ProviderAccountCharge FromOnline 
£9.75 per online tradeyesApply Now >
£11.95 per online tradeyesApply Now >
£12.50 per online tradeyesApply Now >

The value of investments and any return from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information below. 

An online stock broker will normally aim to provide a fast and efficient service to investors. This will normally be an execution-only service, but some online stock brokers may also have advisory services. 

Trading charges and other costs, such as admin charges for an account, will vary between online stock brokers. Some of the following features may also be available: 

  • Full access to your account via phone or internet 24 hours a day
  • The option to trade online or over the phone 
  • Access to a wide range of UK shares
  • Up to the minute alerts and updates featuring the latest market events
  • Access to international markets

Use the table above to compare the latest share dealing account offers and find out more about what services an online stock broker can provide.

 Important Risk Information:

This website contains information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation in any way whatsoever. The value of investments and income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. The tax efficiency of ISAs is based on current tax law and there is no guarantee that tax rules will stay the same in the future.

Different types of investment carry different levels of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information for further details. Prior to making any decision to invest, you should ensure that you are familiar with the risks associated with a particular investment and should read the product literature. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of a particular investment, both in respect of its objectives and its risk profile, you should seek independent financial advice.