Dealing account
The low-cost share dealing account giving you the freedom to invest and access your money how and when you want.

Low-cost, flexible investing
Our Dealing account is for anyone who wants freedom to invest however they want, with the flexibility to access their money with ease.
Also known as a share dealing account or general investment account (GIA), invest in everything from shares to funds and more.
- No limit on investments
Invest as much as you want, when you want. There’s no limit on investments, giving you freedom to put your money to work however you like. - Access whenever you want
There are no withdrawal restrictions, so you can sell your investments and access your money with ease. You'll just need to leave at least £100 in your account to keep it open. - Invest exactly how you want
Invest in thousands of companies around the globe, as well as over 4,000 funds, major and specialist investment trusts, index-tracking exchange traded funds (ETFs), bonds and gilts. - Start investing from just £25
Once you've funded your account you’re ready to go. Set up a £25 monthly direct debit, make a one-off £250 payment, or transfer an account for free.
Low-cost, flexible investing
Our Dealing account is for anyone who wants freedom to invest however they want, with the flexibility to access their money with ease.
Also known as a share dealing account or general investment account (GIA), invest in everything from shares to funds and more.
- No limit on investments
Invest as much or as little as you want, when you want. There’s no limit on investments, giving you freedom to put your money to work however you like. - Access whenever you want
There are no withdrawal restrictions, so you can sell your investments and access your money with ease. You'll just need to leave at least £100 in your account to keep it open. - Invest exactly how you want
Invest in thousands of companies around the globe, as well as over 4,000 funds, major and specialist investment trusts, index-tracking exchange traded funds (ETFs), bonds and gilts. - Start investing from just £25
Once you've funded your account you’re ready to go. Set up a £25 monthly direct debit, make a one-off £250 payment, or transfer an account for free.
Investing over the long term typically outperforms cash savings, but values can fall as well as rise over time. Any information we provide is to help with your research and isn't financial advice.
Investing over the long term typically outperforms cash savings, but values can fall as well as rise over time. Any information we provide is to help with your research and isn't financial advice.
We keep our charges low
Our low-cost charges mean you have more money available to get the best value from your investments.
Account charge
This is our annual charge for managing your account, which is payable monthly.
This is our annual charge for managing your account, which is payable monthly.
Never pay more than
0.25%
Dealing charge
This is the charge you pay each time you buy or sell shares or funds.
This is the charge you pay each time you buy or sell shares or funds.
Deal online for as little as
£1.50
Choose your investments
You’re the decision maker when it comes to choosing how and where to invest your money. Although we can’t give you recommendations, we can support you along the way by taking the confusion out of investing.

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Here you’ll find our AJ Bell managed funds, as well as a list of standout funds that we’ve chosen based on value and potential for growth, and Starter portfolios built by our experts and managed by you.

Show me all the options
See our full range of investment options across all markets and sectors, including over 4,000 funds, shares, trusts, ETFs, bonds and gilts – with dealing charges starting from just £1.50.
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Expert tips on...
Dealing accounts

Dan Coatsworth
Editor-in-Chief
Understanding how to manage a Dealing account (also known as a share dealing account) is important for anyone interested in investing.
- AJ Bell offers a range of investments for Dealing accounts, including UK and overseas-listed shares, bonds, investment trusts and funds.
- Our Dealing account is free to open and you can pay into your account whenever you want.
- There are no restrictions on contribution levels or withdrawals, which can be useful if you’ve used up ISA or pension allowances.
- You can invest tax-free up to your dividend, personal savings and capital gains tax allowances, but tax is applicable beyond these levels.
- Someone looking to avoid paying any tax on their investments might want to consider alternative accounts such as a Stocks and shares ISA.
Expert tips on… Dealing accounts
Understanding how to manage a Dealing account (also known as a share dealing account) is important for anyone interested in investing.

Dan Coatsworth
Editor-in-Chief
- AJ Bell offers a range of investments for Dealing accounts, including UK and overseas-listed shares, bonds, investment trusts and funds.
- Our Dealing account is free to open and you can pay into your account whenever you want.
- There are no restrictions on contribution levels or withdrawals, which can be useful if you’ve used up ISA or pension allowances.
- You can invest tax-free up to your dividend, personal savings and capital gains tax allowances, but tax is applicable beyond these levels.
- Someone looking to avoid paying any tax on their investments might want to consider alternative accounts such as a Stocks and shares ISA.
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Our most popular Dealing account questions
Having the right information is important when making investment decisions. Here are the most frequently asked questions we get about Dealing accounts.
Is there a minimum deposit for an account?
Opening an account with AJ Bell is free. Once your account is opened, you’ll need to add funds to it – and there are three ways you can do this:
- Set up a Direct Debit
- Make a single payment
- Transfer over an account
Direct Debit
For all our investment accounts, you can set up a Direct Debit of as little as £25 per month. Payments will be debited from your bank account on the first working day of the…
Read moreHow do I transfer to AJ Bell?
It's easy to transfer to AJ Bell. First, you'll need to open an AJ Bell account, if you haven't opened it already. It takes less than ten minutes to open an account online. During the application, you'll be asked to enter the details of the account(s) you want to transfer.
If you already have a SIPP, ISA, Lifetime ISA or Dealing account, you can start the transfer process straight away. Just log in…
Read moreIs it possible to open an account in joint names?
You can open an AJ Bell Dealing account in joint names. To apply, just complete our joint Dealing account form.
Unfortunately, you cannot hold a Stocks and shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, Junior ISA, SIPP or Ready-made pension in joint names.
However, we do offer a family linking service which lets you give a family member privileged access to view your account or manage your investments for you.
Can I transfer shares held in someone else's name into my Dealing account?
You can only transfer shares held in your own name into your Dealing account. If you have a joint Dealing account, the shares need to be in both names.
Can I open a Dealing account for a child?
You can open a "bare trust" Dealing account for children where the parent or grandparent is the trustee. Alternatively, you can set up a designated Dealing account and operate it on behalf of a child.
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