Interactive Brokers UK: verified facts and rating
Licensed since: 2002 Checked 2026-10-30
Score breakdown
93% backed by facts · How we rank
Interactive Brokers UK against the market
The dot is the company, the line is the median of all companies in this ranking.
Commission on the reference order0%0.8%0.1% · median 0.5%
Asset classes (of 5)255 · median 4
Support channels (of 3)133 · median 2
Interactive Brokers UK strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Low commission on the reference order
- Long track record as a licensed firm
- Member of the national investor compensation scheme
- Wide choice of asset classes
Cons
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All facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed since | 2002 | register.fca.org.uk | 2026-10-30 |
| Investor compensation scheme | Yes | register.fca.org.uk | 2026-10-30 |
| Commission on the reference order | 0.1% United Kingdom, Tiered: 0.05% of trade value, min GBP 1.00 → 1.00 GBP on 1,000 GBP order (third-party fees extra) | interactivebrokers.co.uk | 2026-10-30 |
| Client assets held separately | Yes | interactivebrokers.co.uk | 2026-10-30 |
| Financial reports online | Yes | interactivebrokers.co.uk | 2026-10-30 |
| No account or custody fee | Yes | interactivebrokers.co.uk | 2026-10-30 |
| Asset classes (of 5) | 5 | interactivebrokers.co.uk | 2026-10-30 |
| Tax-advantaged account | Yes | interactivebrokers.co.uk | 2026-10-30 |
| Mobile app | Yes | interactivebrokers.co.uk | 2026-10-30 |
| Open an account online | Not verified | — | |
| Support channels (of 3) | 3 | interactivebrokers.co.uk | 2026-10-30 |
| Annual tax statement | Not verified | — |