Personal Banking Premier Business Wealth Management Corporate Log in Search Menu Investment Account A fully flexible way to invest Log in and apply No login? Apply here A flexible, straightforward account with no limits on the amount you can invest. Remember the value of investments can fall as well as rise. You may not get back what you invest. We don’t offer personal financial advice so if you’re not sure about investing, seek independent advice. What’s an Investment Account? An Investment Account lets you buy funds, shares and bonds, with no annual limit – so you can invest as little or as much as you’d like. Whether you’re looking for just a single diversified fund or want to build a wide ranging portfolio of shares, our Investment Account gives you the freedom to build a portfolio to suit you. Our Investment Account gives you access to a wide range of investment opportunities that could help you reach your financial goals. Why choose an Investment Account? Invest as much as you like in an Investment Account with us – there’s no annual limit Enjoy transparent fees, with no hidden or confusing charges Discover our Ready-made Investments – ideal if you’re looking for a single investment that gives you a wide investment exposure Build on your own diversified portfolio and choose from a wide range of funds, shares and other investments Get the best price offered by our selected Retail Service Providers every time you invest in qualifying investments with Barclays Price Improver™1 Transfer the investments you have elsewhere to us – it’s quick and easy to do2 Access tools, articles, videos and research to help you make smarter investment decisions Already bank with us? Manage your Investment Account easily in Online Banking, so all of your accounts are in one place When you open an Investment Account, there’ll also be an Investment Saver facility attached to it to give you the opportunity to earn interest. Find out more about how the Investment Saver works alongside your Investment Account. Apply for your Barclays Investment Account Log in to apply If you have a Barclays Investment ISA, or use Barclays Online Banking to manage a current account, just log in to apply for an Investment Account. Log in to apply Apply without logging in If you don’t have a Barclays Investment ISA and don’t use Barclays Online Banking to manage a current account, you can apply for an Investment Account without logging in. No login? Apply here Fees What are the Investment Account fees? Our fees are transparent, so you can clearly see what you’re paying for. Our monthly Customer Fee covers the running of your investments across all your accounts, which includes reinvesting dividends and transferring investments. You’ll also pay a transaction fee each time you buy or sell an investment. Depending on the types of investments you choose, you may also be charged taxes, like Stamp Duty, or fund manager fees. Read more about our Investment Account fees Transfer your investments to us If you have investments elsewhere, you can transfer them to us at any time – but before you start, you’ll need a Smart Investor account3. You should also make sure that you don’t have to pay penalties or give up valuable benefits – and that you’re aware of all the risks and drawbacks involved in transferring. Read our transferring investments page for more information. Once your new account is open, you can start the transfer process immediately. Transfer investments You might be interested in Plan & Invest Plan & Invest is a service which creates and manages a personalised Investment Plan just for you. Whether your long-term goal is your child’s university education, retirement or just building a nest egg, all you have to do is tell us a bit about yourself and then, if you’re ready to invest, let our experts select and manage your investments. 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Explore Barclays Price ImproverReturn to reference Before transferring investments, find out about any charges, exit penalties, benefits you may lose, or investment that you can’t transfer to us.Return to reference Smart Investor is an investment service for UK residents aged 18 or over. Our service is not available to US persons, even where resident in the UK.Return to reference Lines are open from 7:30am to 7:00pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 6:00pm on Friday and closed during weekends and public holidays. To maintain a quality service, we may monitor or record phone calls. 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