How do I open an account?
If you have not already done so, register on the Interactive Investor web site to get your Interactive Investor username and password. Then navigate to the 'Apply Now' button in the Interactive I ...
- What is a nominee account?
Generally, shares can be held as either paper certificates or electronically. A nominee account is one set up by a broker to hold stock electronically on behalf of the investors, or 'beneficial ow ...
- Do I receive interest on the funds held in my share dealing account?
Yes, interest is paid annually, direct into your Share Dealing account. Rates are displayed on the charges page of the website.
- How to take money out of your CFD trading account
You can take money out of your CFD trading account by: cheque, transfer or TT to your bank. (Please note, the
TT (telegraphic transfer) costs £25 but clears the same day/refund to
Switch).
- How are Corporate Actions on the shares held in my account handled?
You will receive an e-mail when there is a corporate action on a stock held in your portfolio. Once you have logged on to the Share Dealing Service, select the 'Manage My Account' tab and you can ...
- How long does it take to fund my share dealing account with the Direct Debit?
To fund your Share Dealing account will take five business days.
- What payment methods are available?
The quickest and easiest method is by Debit Card. We will take your Debit Card details as part of the account opening process and this is by far the simplest way to do things as funds are availa ...
- What's involved in transferring an ISA to Interactive Investor?
If you hold investments with another provider you can transfer them in free of charge to Interactive Investor. (Please be aware that you may incur transfer out charges from your existing prov ...
- Do you need to be a UK resident to open an account with Interactive Investor Share Dealing?
Yes, only UK residents can open an account with Interactive Investor Share Dealing, i.e. an individual residing in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
- What are the benefits of the Interactive Investor Unwrapped Account?
Low charges.
Online placement of buy and sell orders.
Three methods of payment available Direct Debit, Debit Card and Cheque.
Transfer existing investments to an Interactive Investor Acc ...
- Jargon Buster terms
AG
Annual General Meetin
Alternative Investment Market (AIM
A UK trading market used by smaller companies looking to raise finance. AIM listed shares avoid full compliance with LSE rules
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- CFD Trading Support
CFD account holders can deal or obtain support 24 hours a day over the telephone on 0845 070 1152.
For non account holders, please refer to our CFD Centre in the first instance or contact us ...
- What is the Interactive Investor Transfer Service
This is the online ability for you to initiate online a transfer of your current account (whether it is a Trading / ISA or SIPP account) from your current provider(s) to Interactive Investor. You ...
- Spread Betting Support
Spread Betting account holders can deal or obtain support over the telephone on 0845 077 1171 (dealing team) or 0845 077 1171 (client services).
For non account holders, please refer to our Spr ...
- What happens if I do not have sufficient funds available to make a purchase?
You must have sufficient funds in your Interactive Investor Share Dealing account in order to execute any purchase orders including TradePlan purchase orders. However, you can place a TradePlan or ...
- Orders Information
Q. What is an order
A. An order is an instruction you give us to execute a trade if the market hits a certain level. An order can be used to open a new position or attached to an existing tra ...
- What documentation might we request from you?
Whilst no documentation is requested when applying for an account, we do carry out an Experian credit check for all UK applications. Should the result show adverse credit history; we would be unab ...
- What's involved in transferring unit trusts and/or OEICs held outside an ISA to Interactive Investor?
If you hold funds with another provider you can transfer them in free of charge to Interactive Investor. (Please be aware that you may incur transfer out charges from your existing provider).You n ...
- What is the difference between an ISA and a unit trust / OEIC?
An ISA is an individual savings account, into which the government allows you to invest £7,200 (current limit) tax efficiently. The ISA is simply a wrapper that surrounds the investments tha ...
- Why am I unable to load Quotestream on the 64 bit Vista operating system?
In Vista 64, Microsoft has provided two Internet Explorers browser. One is 32-bit and one is 64-bit. Unfortunately, presently there is no supported Java for the 64 bit OS therefor clients must d ...
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