Opening a Stocks and Shares ISA is typically a straightforward process. With most providers, you can open one online through the provider’s website or app. To open a Stocks & Shares ISA, you will need to provide the ISA provider with: Your full name Your date of birth Your address for the last three years Your phone number and email address Your National Insurance number Your nationality (ISAs are only open to UK residents) Some proof of identification You’ll also need to set up an online account. This will involve creating a login username and a password for your account. Usually, the whole account opening process only takes a few minutes. Once your ISA is set up, you can add money to the account via your debit card. As soon as the money is in your account, you can begin investing.