Nominee Account

With a ShareDeal Active Nominee account you can buy and sell shares over the internet or on the telephone. The shares are held by us electronically, reducing paperwork and allowing you to concentrate on selecting your stocks. Apply Online and your account will be open in a matter of minutes so you can begin trading the same day.

  1. How much does it cost to deal in my Nominee Account?
  2. Can we open a joint account?
  3. What can I invest in?
  4. How do I pay for purchases?
  5. Will I get the best price for my shares?
  6. What extras do you offer online?
  7. How do I apply?
  8. Can I buy and sell share certificates?
  9. How much does it cost to deal with certificates?
  10. How do I pay for purchases?
  11. When will I receive my share certificate?
  12. When will I receive the proceeds of a sale?
  13. How do I open a certificate account?
  1. How much does it cost to deal in my Nominee Account? Deal over the internet or on the telephone for the same low fixed commission rate of £9.50 per trade; You can also refer to our full list of charges. Please note that all purchases of UK stocks and Equities are currently subject to 0.5% Stamp Duty (1% on Irish Stocks) and transactions over £10,000 are also subject to a £1 PTM levy.
  2. Can we open a joint account? Yes you can, but this facility is not currently available online. To open a joint account you will need to download an application form. Please complete this form, ensure both of you sign it at the bottom, and post it to us.
  3. What can I invest in? You can invest in a wide range of products including UK listed shares, Gilts, Bonds, Exchange Traded Funds, Investment Trusts, shares listed on the IRS (International Retail Service) and CDIs of US stocks. We also offer access to Unit Trusts and OEICs with a typical 2% discount off the fund manager’s normal initial charge. You can also trade on 9 international exchanges, details of which can be found on the Overseas Dealing Rates page.
  4. How do I pay for purchases? You can pay money into your share dealing account by debit card, cheque or by bank transfer. Once you’ve paid for your first deal you can trade on extended settlement periods of up 20 working days using your personal credit allowance which increases as your portfolio grows.
  5. Will I get the best price for my shares? Whether you deal over the internet or over the telephone, our dealing system will automatically poll all available market makers to obtain the best price available in the market at that time.
  6. What extras do you offer online? You can set up a fantasy portfolio online to monitor price movements or keep up to date with real time market data through our free ‘Markets’ service. Keep up to date with all the latest information with our online research centre.
  7. How do I apply? Refer to the Apply Online page and you could be trading today.
  8. Can I buy and sell share certificates? Yes you can. Whether it’s a one off sale or you’re a regular investor who prefers to hold paper certificates at home, you can open an account over the phone in a matter of minutes which will allow you to trade shares held in paper form. If you are selling shares, please ensure each certificate is valid and in your name.
  9. How much does it cost to deal with certificates? Dealing commission is fixed at a low flat rate of £19.50 per deal, with no administration or management charges.
  10. How do I pay for purchases? The easiest way to pay for your shares is by debit card over the phone or even via the internet. After paying for your first purchase up front, future deals can be placed on extended settlement terms of up to 20 working days, allowing you time to move funds and ensuring you don’t miss an opportunity in a fast moving market.
  11. When will I receive my share certificate? Once you have purchased, your certificate will be issued by the company’s Registrar and sent to Jarvis for forwarding on to you. The time this takes depends entirely on the Registrar but typically you should receive your certificate with 2 – 3 weeks of the settlement date.
  12. When will I receive the proceeds of a sale? Sale proceeds will be credited to your sharedealing account 10 working days after the date your shares are sold, providing you send us the necessary documentation (a valid share certificate(s) and signed Crest Transfer Form). The funds can be sent directly to your bank account or retained on your account for future investment. Please note if you do want to withdraw funds you must ask each time you trade.
  13. How do I open a certificate account? Call us on 01892 700834 to open an account now.