Charles Stanley Direct Stock ISA
Long-established platform, usually with a wide range of investments.
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. Dealing and FX stay the same as the portfolio grows; the platform fee is what changes. The platform fee includes £30 a year to hold US shares.
| Portfolio | Platform fee | Dealing | FX | Total a year | Of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10,000 | £90.00 | £200.00 | £60.00 | £350.00 | 3.50% |
| £25,000 | £105.00 | £200.00 | £60.00 | £365.00 | 1.46% |
| £50,000 | £180.00 | £200.00 | £60.00 | £440.00 | 0.88% |
| £100,000 | £330.00 | £200.00 | £60.00 | £590.00 | 0.59% |
| £250,000 | £630.00 | £200.00 | £60.00 | £890.00 | 0.36% |
| £500,000 | £630.00 | £200.00 | £60.00 | £890.00 | 0.18% |
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. Dealing and FX stay the same as the portfolio grows; the platform fee is what changes.
| Portfolio | Platform fee | Dealing | FX | Total a year | Of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10,000 | £60.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £60.00 | 0.60% |
| £25,000 | £75.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £75.00 | 0.30% |
| £50,000 | £150.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £150.00 | 0.30% |
| £100,000 | £300.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £300.00 | 0.30% |
| £250,000 | £600.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £600.00 | 0.24% |
| £500,000 | £600.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £600.00 | 0.12% |
Estimates only, from published fees. Use the calculator for your own numbers.
Things to know
- The £100 yearly trading credit is paid as £50 every six months, and unused credit expires at the end of each period. Most US shares can only be bought by phone, at 1% of the trade (minimum £50, maximum £500) plus a £20 movement fee, and cost £30 a year to hold per US holding; we include one holding. Online overseas dealing at £10 covers only the few shares held as CDIs.
Questions about Charles Stanley Direct
How much does Charles Stanley Direct Stock ISA charge?
Platform fee: 0.30% (min £60/year) (cap: £600.00). Share and ETF dealing: £10 per trade. Fund dealing: £4 per trade. These are taken from Charles Stanley Direct's published charges and may change, so check with Charles Stanley Direct before you decide.
Does Charles Stanley Direct Stock ISA charge FX fees?
Yes, when you buy investments priced in another currency: All-in tier (slabbed): £0-£9,999.99: 1.00%; £10,000-£49,999.99: 0.75%; £50,000-£499,999.99: 0.50%; £500,000-£999,999.99: 0.30%; Over £1,000,000: 0.15%.
Can I buy US shares with Charles Stanley Direct Stock ISA?
Yes. Charles Stanley Direct Stock ISA lets you buy shares priced in dollars, so FX fees apply.
Can I hold funds in Charles Stanley Direct Stock ISA?
Yes, Charles Stanley Direct Stock ISA supports mutual funds.
Is Charles Stanley Direct 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 Charles Stanley Direct Stock ISA offer fractional shares?
No. You buy whole shares or ETF units.
How are trades placed on Charles Stanley Direct Stock ISA?
Quote & Deal.
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