Barclays Direct Investing Stock ISA
Investing service run by a bank.
Published fee schedule
As used by the calculator. Data last updated 8th October 2026, from the official pages listed below.
Where these figures come from
How the cost changes with portfolio size
Estimated yearly cost for 12 trades a year of about £2,000, half shares, half UK ETFs, half of the shares in the US. With this platform the estimate stays the same as the portfolio grows.
| Portfolio | Platform fee | Dealing | FX | Total a year | Of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10,000 | £0.00 | £72.00 | £60.00 | £132.00 | 1.32% |
| £25,000 | £0.00 | £72.00 | £60.00 | £132.00 | 0.53% |
| £50,000 | £0.00 | £72.00 | £60.00 | £132.00 | 0.26% |
| £100,000 | £0.00 | £72.00 | £60.00 | £132.00 | 0.13% |
| £250,000 | £0.00 | £72.00 | £60.00 | £132.00 | 0.05% |
| £500,000 | £0.00 | £72.00 | £60.00 | £132.00 | 0.03% |
If you hold funds
Estimated yearly cost for 12 trades a year of about £2,000, all funds. Fund fees can work differently from shares and ETFs. With this platform the estimate stays the same as the portfolio grows.
| Portfolio | Platform fee | Dealing | FX | Total a year | Of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10,000 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | 0.00% |
| £25,000 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | 0.00% |
| £50,000 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | 0.00% |
| £100,000 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | 0.00% |
| £250,000 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | 0.00% |
| £500,000 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | 0.00% |
Estimates only, from published fees. Use the calculator for your own numbers.
Things to know
- Formerly Barclays Smart Investor. Its customer (platform) fee was removed from 31 May 2026. International trades also pay a brokerage fee charged by the overseas market (Barclays quotes 0.03%), which we don't include.
Questions about Barclays Direct Investing
How much does Barclays Direct Investing Stock ISA charge?
There is no platform fee. Share and ETF dealing: £6 per trade. Fund dealing: £0 per trade. These are taken from Barclays Direct Investing's published charges and may change, so check with Barclays Direct Investing before you decide.
Does Barclays Direct Investing Stock ISA charge FX fees?
Yes, when you buy investments priced in another currency: Marginal: 1.00% on £0-£4,999; 0.75% on £5,000-£9,999; 0.50% on £10,000-£24,999; 0.25% on £25,000-£249,999; 0.10% on £250,000+.
Can I buy US shares with Barclays Direct Investing Stock ISA?
Yes. Barclays Direct Investing Stock ISA lets you buy shares priced in dollars, so FX fees apply.
Can I hold funds in Barclays Direct Investing Stock ISA?
Yes, Barclays Direct Investing Stock ISA supports mutual funds.
Is Barclays Direct Investing Stock ISA a flexible ISA?
Yes. You can withdraw money and pay it back in within the same tax year without it counting towards your allowance again.
Does Barclays Direct Investing Stock ISA offer fractional shares?
No. You buy whole shares or ETF units.
How are trades placed on Barclays Direct Investing Stock ISA?
Quote & Deal.
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