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Sharedealing services

Sharedealing services at a glance

We've made dealing in shares simple, cutting down on the paperwork, making it happen quicker, and giving you the tools to make an informed decision.

trading fees are £10.50 for the first nine trades each quarter, then £7.95 after that
£10.50 quarterly account fee
buy and sell shares online or by phone
comprehensive market and company analysis
test the waters with our Virtual Portfolio
share price alerts.

See our full Interest Rates and Charges.

Are you eligible?

You can open a sharedealing account if you’re:

a first direct current account customer
registered for online banking
a UK resident or UK Crown employee
at least 18 years old
not a US national/citizen/resident (eg a US passport holder)

Try our Virtual Portfolio

New to dealing shares? Or just want to test a hunch? Once registered for sharedealing you can set up a Virtual Portfolio. You can create five portfolios, each with up to 50 stocks, so newbies can see how it works and old timers can fine-tune their strategy - without risking any real money.

Important Information

The value of investments (and any income received from them) can fall as well as rise, and you may not get back some or all of what you invested. For some investments exchange rate fluctuations will have greater impact to the value of shares depending on their level of exposure to overseas markets.

Any investment should be considered as a medium to long-term investment - so should be held for at least five years.

Early withdrawals on fixed term products could mean you may get back significantly less than you paid in.

The value of the tax benefits depends on your individual circumstances - and tax rules may change at any time in the future.

The information on this site definitely isn't advice - we don't give financial advice. If you need any, you should speak to an independent qualified financial advisor.

If you apply direct, without first receiving advice, you should understand that we are not required to assess the suitability of funds for you. So, you won't be protected by the FCA's rules on assessing suitability, if you have any doubts about any investments, please speak to an independent qualified financial advisor.

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Shares without the hassle

Convert any paper shares you have to electronic shares and we'll take over the admin in a 'nominee account', so there's less paperwork and no delays when buying and selling.

Your shares will be held in the name of our nominee company, instead of yours, and the account will be administered by HSBC Stockbroker Services on your behalf. Don't worry, you'll still have final say on everything. We'll just make sure your dividends are collected and dealt with as per your instructions. The main difference is that you'll no longer receive letters directly from the companies you hold shares in, and you won't get the normal rights and benefits associated with individual stakeholders.

Important Information

Any investment should be considered as a medium to long-term investment - so should be held for at least five years.

Early withdrawals on fixed term products could mean you may get back significantly less than you paid in.

The value of the tax benefits depends on your individual circumstances - and tax rules may change at any time in the future.

The information on this site definitely isn't advice - we don't give financial advice. If you need any, you should speak to an independent qualified financial advisor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I buy and sell shares?

It's easy. Simply log on to your Online Banking and find your Sharedealing account, then select the 'Buy' or 'Sell' tab, choose the stock and enter the quantity.

Or you can do it all over the phone, but charges are higher. Call us on 03 456 100 100 and ask for Sharedealing Services. Available: Mon to Fri 7.30am – 7.00pm

How long does it take?

The proceeds of your deals and dividends will be transferred overnight daily (in one transaction) to your nominated first direct account. The money for any share purchases will be taken from the same account.

We'll settle your equity share deals two working days after the date of the transaction (T+2) and bond trades one working day after (T+1).

How do I know which shares to choose?

What is the FTSE 100?

The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 (or FTSE 100) is an index of the leading shares on the London Stock Exchange. The index includes the largest 100 companies listed in London (by value of shares issued) and is used as a general measure (and guide) to stock market performance.

How do I find out about Best Execution?

HSBC UK Bank plc is required to take all sufficient steps to achieve the Best Possible Result on a consistent basis, including where possible in situations of market stress taking into account a range of factors where price and execution costs are paramount.

The reports required on execution venue selection (RTS 28) for HSBC UK Bank Plc are available here.

Important Information

Any investment should be considered as a medium to long-term investment - so should be held for at least five years.

Early withdrawals on fixed term products could mean you may get back significantly less than you paid in.

The value of the tax benefits depends on your individual circumstances - and tax rules may change at any time in the future.

The information on this site definitely isn't advice - we don't give financial advice. If you need any, you should speak to an independent qualified financial advisor.

Register for Sharedealing

Existing Customers

If you've got a 1st Account and use Online Banking, registering is simple - log on, select 'Apply' and then 'Sharedealing'.

If you would prefer to speak to us, please call us on

Telephone: 03 456 100 105

Available Mon-Fri 7.30am - 7.00pm

New to first direct

This product is only available to first direct Current Account customers. (you're more than welcome to join us...)

More about our current account

Before you apply

Before applying, please take the time to read through the following:

The UK FSCS Information Sheet and Exclusions List is relevant to cash balances maintained within the product account.

You can find general information about financial products and managing your money on the Money Advice Service Opens an overlay [Will show a security message first]™ website.