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We've a range of different account services all available to UK residents aged 18 and over:

• Dealing account - Access our full range of investments with our standard trading account.
• Shares ISA - choose your own shares and funds - all with no Capital Gains Tax and no additional income tax to pay.
• SIPP Dealing account - manage your own pension investments through our SIPP Dealing account in conjunction with your chosen Pension Trustee / Administrator.
• CFDs and Spreadbetting - trade in the price movements of individual shares, major stock market indices and sectors as well as commodities and foreign exchange. Hedge your investments against adverse movements.
• Special rates for frequent traders - just £6 per trade when you qualify for our Frequent Trader rate.
• Available to UK residents aged 18 and over.

Having all your accounts together in one place for the complete picture, makes it easier for you to monitor and manage your overall investment portfolio. And the 'Nominee account' structure enables us to carry out your instructions with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency - whilst you remain the beneficial owner.

Our account selector can help you choose which account might suit you best, but if you're not sure which account is most appropriate we recommend you consult a financial adviser. Do remember that the price and value of investments and the income from them fluctuates, so you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Before applying for your account please read our Investment Risk Warning and other Important information.

• Flat Dealing fee
  £12.50 per trade, online or by phone. Discounted rate after your first 100 trades per quarter, aggregated across all your accounts.
• Special Fund terms
  Commission-free purchases on all Funds, available across all accounts. Plus many Funds have specially negotiated initial charges and lower management fees to save you even more.
• 'Best execution' - as standard.
  We'll contact up to 17 different 'marketmakers' in order to get you the best price available, aiming always to beat the bid and offer price quoted on the Stock Exchange's systems.
• Limit and stop orders
  For extra control over your dealing, place limit and stop orders on UK shares and covered warrants, valid for up to 90 days, at no extra charge. Plus we can advise you when your limits 'trigger' with an email or SMS alert.

• Instant funding
  Credit your account straight away via your VISA Delta or Switch/Maestro card (not applicable to SIPP Dealing accounts).
• No fee for dividend collection
  We'll collect your dividends and credit them to your account. Interest is paid monthly on your cash balance.
• Free income withdrawal
  You can withdraw income at any time and have the money paid straight to your UK bank account.

Please remember: The value of investments may fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you originally invested. Limited liability instruments mean that you cannot lose more than you have invested. The risks associated with different instruments will vary: you should choose investments appropriate to your needs and consider your overall mix of different investment types.

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