I've thoroughly tested IG services with our analyst team by opening a real-money account and these are my most important findings:
- Non-trading fees at IG are considered to be low overall
- Apart from trading fees, online brokerages usually charge non-trading fees as well
- Inactivity and custody fees are the most important non-trading fees for long-term stock investors
You can find all the non-trading fees charged by IG in the table below.
| Non-trading fee category | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
| Custody fee | £24 per quarter on a share dealing account if you do less than 3 trades, zero if you do more trades |
| Conversion fee | 0.5% mark-up |
| Account fee | No account fee |
| Withdrawal fee | Free for credit and debit cards; £15 for international bank transfers |
| Deposit fee | Free for bank transfer and debit cards, but credit cards have a 0.5% - 1.0% charge |
Data updated on December 18, 2024
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What are non-trading fees and when are they charged?
Brokerage services are rarely completely free, and what you pay your broker can make a big difference in your investment results. Trading fees - such as the commission on a simple stock trade - are usually fairly straightforward, but there may be other fees lurking in the background. If you're a long-term stock investor, the following so-called non-trading fees are worth your attention:
- Inactivity fees are charged by some brokers if you don't use your account for an extended period; it's typically only a few dollars per month but can be higher sometimes
- Some brokers charge a custody fee for the safekeeping of your stock, ETF or bond investments; this is usually a very small percentage of the value of your current holdings
Other non-trading fees you may encounter include conversion fees (if your account and the stock you're buying are in a different currency), and withdrawal fees (for taking money out of your brokerage account). Thankfully, the vast majority of brokers no longer charge deposit fees (for putting money in your account) or account fees (just for maintaining your account).
To read more about possible expenses you may face as a long-term investor, check out our summary of the most common brokerage fees.
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Further reading
- IG custody fee
- IG inactivity fee
- IG equity trading fees
- IG stock trading-related fees
- IG stock fees explained
- IG non-trading fees overview
- Can you short at IG?
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