Investing with Barclays
INVESTMENTS
Help grow your money with our low-cost and award-winning investment service called Smart Investor.
Capital at risk. Tax rules may change.
Why invest?
If you’re looking to grow your money over the long-term, then investing could be a good option for you. This is because over time, investments tend to grow more than savings, and can also help protect your money from inflation. While investing carries an element of risk, it also provides the opportunity for greater returns.
Why choose Smart Investor?
Easy to manage
It’s easy to open an account, place a trade and check your investments anytime within the Barclays app or Online Banking.(1)
Start from £50
You can make one-off payments, set-up a regular monthly Direct Debit, or transfer existing investments to fund your account.
Low fees
One low annual platform fee of 0.25% on investments up to £200,000. No charge for buying and selling funds online. Trade other investments online from just £6.
Great options
Save time by picking a Ready-made Investment which our experts manage for you, or build a bespoke portfolio from thousands of shares, funds, ETFs and bonds.
Secure
As a FTSE 100 company with over 300 years’ experience we’re committed to protecting your investments. We're also the first bank to achieve the BSI Kitemark for secure digital banking. We are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Investments can fall as well as rise so you might not get back what you invest. If you’re unsure which investments are right for you, please seek independent advice. Tax rules can change, and any benefits depend on your circumstances.
Get started in 3 steps
Choose your account
Whether you’re looking to invest in a tax-free ISA, build a retirement pot or just want a general investment account, we have a solution for you.
Decide how much to invest
Choose how much you want to invest and how often. You can start from £50 by setting up a monthly regular investment instruction or through a one-off lump sum investment which you can top up further at any time.
Choose where to invest
Whether you’re new to investing or more experienced we have options to suit you. For a straightforward way to invest simply choose a Ready-made Investment fund and leave the rest to us. Or build your own portfolio from a range of shares, funds, ETFs, and bonds.
Our awards
We were voted Best for Customer Service 2025 and Consumer Rated Value for Money 2025 from Boring Money, and Best Stockbroker 2023 and Best SIPP Provider 2024 at The Online Money awards(2)
"I’m happier saving and investing with Barclays because it’s a bank I know and trust – trust and confidence is very important, particularly when it comes to my money and investing.”
- Graham, 60, Oxfordshire
Thousands are signing up to invest through Smart Investor
We’ve ranked number one for:
- Value for money
- Customer satisfaction and support
- Ease of use
compared to other banks.(3)
Choose your account
Investment ISA
An Investment ISA (also known as a Stocks and Shares ISA) is the most popular account. It’s tax-efficient so you won’t pay UK income or Capital Gains Tax on any returns you make. You can invest up to £20,000 per tax year and withdraw your money at any time.
Investment Account
An Investment Account is ideal if you’ve already used your ISA allowance. It has no upper limit. You’ll earn interest on any cash held in this account and can withdraw your money at any time.
Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)
A SIPP helps you prepare for retirement. You can access your pot from 55 (going up to 57 from 2028) and you may be eligible for tax relief on the money you pay in.
Choose where to invest
Whether you're new to investing or more confident with your money, we've got a choice of investments for you.
Ready-made Investments
Leave the hard work to us and consider choosing from one of our five Ready-made Investment funds which range from low to higher risk.
Pick your own
Build a bespoke portfolio of UK and International shares, funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), bonds and investment trusts with the support of our research and expert insights.
Mix and match
You can use a Ready-made Investment fund to get started and add other investments alongside. If you’re unsure where to invest you can hold cash (and earn interest) while you decide.
A simple, low-cost fee structure
Customer fee
0.25% p.a.
up to £200,000
and 0.05% on investments over £200,000
Buying and selling shares online*
£6
per trade**
Free to invest in funds online
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Activity |
Cost |
|---|---|
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Buying and selling funds online |
No charge** |
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Regular investments (including shares) |
No charge |
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Dividend reinvestment |
No charge |
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Holding cash |
No charge |
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Transferring investments |
No charge |
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Cash withdrawal and account closure |
No charge |
*Including ETFs, investment trusts, bonds and gilts
**£25 per trade by telephone. Taxes may apply when buying shares. A foreign exchange and an international brokerage fee will be charged when trading international shares.
Learn more about our fees and Interest rates on cash.
You can also use our simple cost calculator to understand the charges that would apply.
Transfer your investments to us
Make your life easier by having all your investments in one low-cost account. Simply open an account, request a transfer, and we’ll handle the rest for you.
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We are one of multiple platforms to win Boring Money's value for money award which was based on a survey of investment platform customers from December 2023 to December 2024. Please note this does not guarantee profits or necessarily mean we are the cheapest platform available.(Return to reference)
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