Charles Stanley Direct

Open a Charles Stanley Online Investment Account Today

Buy and sell shares, funds, ETFs and more with our award-winning platform. Access 12,500 UK & global investments, flexible withdrawals, and low platform fees in minutes. Choose from ISA, Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and General Investment Account (GIA).

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Why it could be right for you

Why Choose a Charles Stanley Online Investment Account?

Open online in minutes and start building your future portfolio your way.

Buy shares & trade instantly – over 12,500 UK & global investments

Low platform fee – competitive pricing keeps costs down

Flexible withdrawals – access your money when you need it

Award-winning online platform and investing app

Easy transfers – switch to Charles Stanley and earn up to £1,500 cashback

Trusted UK investment provider since 1792

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Benefits of our Online Investment Account

Wide investment choice

Invest in shares, funds, ETFs, bonds and more with access to 12,500 UK & global options.

Simple share dealing

Buy and sell shares instantly through our easy-to-use online platform and mobile app.

Flexible withdrawals

Withdraw cash whenever you need it from an ISA or GIA - your money, your control.

Transfer with ease

Bring your cash or existing investments to Charles Stanley and you could receive up to a £1,500 cashback bonus.

Award-winning expertise

Manage your own portfolio with the support of a trusted UK investment firm with over 200 years of heritage.

Start your investment journey

Suited to all levels of investor, find out how our investment platform can help you manage your investments.

Get started with Online Investing

Invest in your future using our first-class service to implement your investment decisions, through our secure platform and app.

It's easy to get started, open your account in minutes.

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Provide us with some details about you
Choose your account; ISA, SIPP, Investment Account or Junior ISA
Choose your investments; buying a fixed amount or monthly investments

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Get up to £1,500

You could be eligible for up to £1,500 cashback if you transfer your cash and/or investments held with another provider to Charles Stanley Direct Online Investing platform.

The cashback offer applies to General Investment Accounts, ISAs, Junior ISAs, or SIPPs. The amount of cashback you could earn increases the more you transfer. See the terms and conditions for more information on how the offer works or contact our Helpdesk.

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Our Online Investment Account is ideal for

DIY investors

Confident in making your own investment decisions? Our online DIY investing platform gives you full control to buy shares, funds and ETFs directly.

First-time investors

New to investing? Open an account in minutes, get started with as much or as little as you like, and explore thousands of investment opportunities.

Active traders

Looking for instant access to markets? Trade 12,500 UK & global investments through our fast, award-winning online platform.

Trusted by Investors Since 1792

Charles Stanley has been helping investors grow wealth for over 200 years. Today, thousands of DIY investors trust our platform to manage their portfolios with confidence.

2025 Best Pension Platform - Large Portfolio

Key charges

0.30% Platform charge
£4 Online fund trading charge
£10 Online share trading charge