Restricted Countries
Retail Trading Account requires UK tax resident aged 18 or over; company accounts have UK restrictions. Treat non-UK availability as needs manual review.
Source Brokers
UK flat-fee investment platform for self-directed investors offering Stocks & Shares ISA, SIPP, Trading Account, funds, shares, ETFs, investment trusts, bonds/gilts, multi-currency investing for SIPP/Trading Account, and managed ISA/SIPP options.
Multi Asset BrokerEtf BrokerMutual Fund PlatformRobo AdvisorEtfMutual FundBondCash SavingsManaged Portfolio
84
/100
Overall score
Overall score is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.
Based on evidence22 sources
Trust
88Cost
84Withdrawal
78Read first
Decision summary
84
/100
Overall
Overall is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.
Headline score from research fields, regulation evidence, and scoring payload.
Best for
UK tax-resident self-directed investors · ISA/SIPP investors consolidating larger portfolios · Investors who value flat platform fees over percentage…
Watch out
Entity, country restrictions, and high-risk fee fields should be checked carefully.
Trust signal
Trust looks strong, with high-confidence evidence. Still verify country/entity terms.
Withdrawal signal
Withdrawal is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.
Availability
Countries and restrictions
Availability can vary by legal entity, account type, and local regulation. Treat this as a shortlist signal and verify details with the broker before opening an account.
Evidence
Source-backed details
Trust5 fields
Regulators
Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
SourceLicense Numbers
Financial Services Register Firm Reference Number 141282.
SourceRegulated Entities
Brokerage services are provided by Interactive Investor Services Limited.
SourceNegative Balance Protection
Negative balance protection not presented as a standard feature; not a leveraged CFD broker.
SourceInvestor Compensation
FSCS protection up to certain limits for eligible customers; details depend on asset/cash arrangement.
SourceCost7 fields
Minimum Deposit
Regular investing minimum is £25 per month; standard account opening/deposit minimum not clearly disclosed in checked pages.
SourceSpread From
Not applicable or not broker-level for this investment-platform profile; review if leveraged products apply.
SourceCommission
Trading costs vary by plan: UK/US shares including ETFs and investment trusts from £2.99-£3.99; funds £0-£3.99; other international shares £5.99-£9.99; regular investments free.
SourceMaximum Leverage
No leverage product found; platform focuses on funded investment accounts.
SourceDeposit Fee
No explicit deposit fee found in checked official sources.
SourceWithdrawal Fee
SIPP pension cash withdrawals have no additional charges; general withdrawal fee not disclosed in extracted pages.
SourceInactivity Fee
No inactivity fee located in official charges page or terms excerpt reviewed.
SourceAvailability1 fields
Restricted Countries
Retail Trading Account requires UK tax resident aged 18 or over; company accounts have UK restrictions. Treat non-UK availability as needs manual review.
SourceProduct5 fields
Tradable Assets
Tradable assets include shares, funds, ETFs, investment trusts, bonds/gilts and money market funds across UK and international markets.
SourceTrading Platforms
Orders can be placed on the website, by telephone, or through trading apps; ii mobile app supports trading and account management.
SourceAccount Types
Core retail accounts include Stocks & Shares ISA, Managed ISA, Personal Pension/SIPP, Trading Account, Junior ISA, Joint Trading Account, Company Account and Cash Savings.
SourceDeposit Methods
Funding methods include instant bank payment, debit card, Direct Debit, bank transfer for SIPP contributions and transfers from another provider.
SourceWithdrawal Methods
Cash withdrawals can be initiated via app in GBP after setting up a withdrawal bank account; SIPP withdrawals include tax-free cash, drawdown and lump sums.
SourceBefore you decide
Things to verify
Investor Compensation
FSCS protection up to certain limits for eligible customers; details depend on asset/cash arrangement.
Minimum Deposit
Regular investing minimum is £25 per month; standard account opening/deposit minimum not clearly disclosed in checked pages.
Withdrawal Fee
SIPP pension cash withdrawals have no additional charges; general withdrawal fee not disclosed in extracted pages.
Withdrawal Processing Time
Standard withdrawal processing time not found in official sources reviewed.
Negative Balance Protection
Negative balance protection not presented as a standard feature; not a leveraged CFD broker.
Restricted Countries
Retail Trading Account requires UK tax resident aged 18 or over; company accounts have UK restrictions. Treat non-UK availability as needs manual review.
VS next
VS Interactive Investor with similar brokers
These brokers share similar type or asset-class signals. Open the VS page to compare regulation, cost, platforms, withdrawals, and caveats side by side.
Charles Schwab
Overall 91 · Trust 100
Multi Asset BrokerEtfStock
VS with Interactive Investor 
DEGIRO
Overall 91 · Trust 100
Stock BrokerStockBond
VS with Interactive Investor 
Fidelity
Overall 91 · Trust 100
Multi Asset BrokerStockBond
VS with Interactive Investor Important disclosure
Broker research, not investment advice
Availability, fees, investor protection, and regulation can vary by country and legal entity. Verify the broker and regulator details directly before opening an account.