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We offer an account to suit every need for you, your friends, family and business. Please see the expandable list below for account information.

 

Investment Club Account

An Investment Club is a group of people who get together to pool their money and then invest collectively in the stock market. Together Investment Club members can limit their personal risks, while still investing in the stock market. For more information, please call Customer Services on 0845 607 6002.

Download the Investment Club Account application form.

 

At a glance all accounts offer:

  • Investment options: UK equities, bonds & gilts, investment trusts, unit trusts & OEICs and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
  • Online trading commission rates start from just £5.95 for active traders. View full rates and charges.
  • Online and/or telephone trading.
  • Access to Markets and research, company news and information.
  • Holds your shares in nominee freeing you from a lot of paperwork.
  • Trades settled automatically when funds held in the Cash Management Services account.
  • We collect your dividends and provide yearly tax summaries.
  • Electronic statements and contracts available.
 

Company Account

A company Account allows you to trade in the name of a UK Limited Company. It offers the same benefits as a Trading Account trade online or by telephone in a diverse range of investments such as UK and international equities, funds, warrants and securitised derivatives such as covered warrants. Two named people are able to trade on the account.

Download the Company Account application form.

 

Trust Account

The Trust account allows trustees to deal in a range of investment options on behalf of their beneficiaries in the name of the trust.

Download the Trust Account application form.

 

Executors Account

The Executors Account allows executors and / or administrators to manage the assets on behalf of a deceased customer. We regret that we do not offer this account to wind up the estate of non TD customers.

Download the Executors / Administrators Account application form.

 

Overseas Residents Trading Account

Our Overseas Resident Trading Account offers all the benefits of our Trading Account for people who wish to trade in UK equities but who do not live in the UK. In order to open an account you will need to complete the Overseas Resident Trading Application form. You will also need to complete the Verification of Identity form. These along with documentation to confirm your name and address (such as passport and utility bill) need to be endorsed by a regulated intermediary (such as a bank, financial advisor, Accountant, Solicitor or Notary Public). To request an Overseas Resident Trading Account application form please telephone us on 0845 607 6002.

 

Offshore Trading Account

TD Direct Investing International is the offshore online broker for TD Direct Investing. Based in Luxembourg, TD Direct Investing International offers trading facilities to international and expatriate investors worldwide.

Benefit from:

  • A multi-currency investment platform in GBP, EURO, USD, CAD, AUD, HKD, SGD, SEK and CHF.
  • Realtime, online access to 12 international exchanges in the UK, North America, Europe and Asia.
  • Commissions from €19.60 per trade.

Internaxx is accessible online at www.tddirectinvesting.lu or Send an email: contact@tddirectinvesting.lu or call between 8.00-22.00 CET, Monday to Friday on +352 2603 2003.

What you need to know before you open an account

Please make sure that you have read and understood all of the relevant documentation below.

Further details are also available in the Terms of Service which you should refer to before applying for an account

Risks

All investments carry a varying degree of risk. It's important that you understand the nature and risks of the different investments available through TD Direct Investing. You may not get back the money you invest and you should not view the past performance of investments as a guide to their future performance. Read more about the risks of investing.

Your money and investments

Before applying for an account it is important you understand how your money and investments will be held and the investor protection schemes that apply. We will hold your money in accordance with the FSA's client money rules and we may pool your investment with those of other customers. Read more about how we will hold your money and investments.

Conflicts of interest

We have a conflicts of interest policy that identifies circumstances that constitute, or may give rise to, conflicts of interest which pose material risk of damage to one or more of our customers. Read more about our conflicts of interest policy.

Summary of charges

Trading commissions start from £5.95 depending on how often you trade. Our standard online rate is £12.50 and it will cost more for trades on non-UK markets.

Administration fees may also apply depending on how often you trade, the value of assets you hold with us and whether you hold a tax efficient account.

If you hold funds a platform fee will apply. If you move your stock, closure fees and transfer out charges will apply. See our Rate Card for full details.

Call to open an account

UK Residents
Call 0800 138 1900

Overseas Residents
Call +44 (0) 161 819 6467

TD Direct Investing International
Call +352 2603 2003

Lines are open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 9pm and Saturdays 9am to 3pm

Call to open an Account

  • UK Residents:
    0845 607 6002.
  • Overseas residents:
    +44 (0) 161 819 6467.
  • TD Direct Investing International:
    +352 2603 2003.

Risks

  • The value of your investments can go down as well as up. You may not get back all the money that you invest.
  • The potential for profit or loss from transactions on foreign markets or in foreign denominated contracts will be affected by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
  • Warrants are not suitable for everyone.
  • You should not deal in warrants unless you understand their nature and the extent of your exposure to risk. You should be satisfied that they are suitable for you in the light of your circumstances and financial position.
  • Complex products require you to have passed an Appropriateness Assessment before trading.
  • Funds do not incur trading commission but there may be a Fund Manager charge, which is a percentage of the value of your investment. This can differ depending on the fund.

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The value of your investments can go down as well as up. You may not get back all the funds you invest.

Compensation Arrangements (see also Appendix E of our Terms of Service)
Your eligible deposits with TD Bank N.V. are protected up to a total of 100,000 euro by the 'Deposit Guarantee Scheme', the Dutch deposit protection scheme and are not protected by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Any deposits you hold above the 100,000 euro limit are not covered.

Please click here for further information http://www.dnb.nl/en/about-dnb/consumers-and-dnb/consumers-and-supervision/depositogarantiestelsel/index.jsp.

Brokerage services provided by TD Direct Investing (Europe) Limited are protected by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (“FSCS”). Eligible claimants are protected up to a maximum of £50,000 per claimant. Further information is available on the FSCS website at www.fscs.org.uk