IG Invest Offer Summary
Deadline: 30/09/2026. Complete your sign-up before this date.
All IG Invest offers compared
| Offer | Reward | Minimum | Ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG Invest Free Shares | £40-£300 | £300 | 31/12/2026 | View on IG* |
| IG Bonus Shares (this page) | £50-£1,000 | £500 | 30/09/2026 | View on IG* |
| IG Invest Transfer Offer | £100-£250 | £10,000 | 30/09/2026 | View on IG* |
About IG Invest
Commission-free UK stock trading with no platform fee and fee-free trading and interest on cash balances. Trusted by 2M+ investors worldwide.
Scrimpr Pro Tip
Submit your W-8BEN form by 30 November 2026 or you forfeit the shares. Do it soon after opening. The £500 is a Net Investment (purchases less any sales) during the promo window, and you then need an Average Invested Value of £500 from 1 October to 31 December. Market drops don't disqualify you, but selling or withdrawing below £500 does. The shares are US-listed and priced in USD, so their pound value moves with the exchange rate. IG has no platform fee, no trading fee and no inactivity fee. Smart Portfolios are excluded, and transfers from other providers don't count toward the £500.
Invest with IG
Step 1 — Sign up
Open a GIA, ISA or SIPP using code SHARES1000 between 1 August and 30 September 2026 (UK resident, 18+).
Step 2 — Invest £500+
Make a Net Investment of at least £500 by 30 September 2026. Transfers from other providers don't count.
Step 3 — Hold your position
Maintain an Average Invested Value of at least £500 from 1 October to 31 December 2026.
Step 4 — Complete W-8BEN
Submit your W-8BEN form by 30 November 2026. Miss it and the bonus is withheld and lapses.
Step 5 — Receive your shares
US shares credited to your GIA by 31 January 2027.
What You Might Get
These are the possible outcomes when you sign up. The actual share you receive is random.
| Value | Probability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| £50-£60 | 78.5% | Most likely outcome |
| £60-£100 | 15% | Uncommon |
| £100-£200 | 3% | Rare |
| £200-£400 | 1.5% | Very rare |
| £400-£600 | 1% | Very rare |
| £600-£1,000 | 1% | Jackpot |
£50 to £60 most likely (78.5% chance); around £77 on a probability-weighted average
Costs & Fees to Know
| Cost | Amount | Avoidable? | How to Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currency fee | 0.7% on US shares | no | applies to US-listed shares |
Important Information
- This offer is for new customers only.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Your capital is at risk. The value of your investments can go down as well as up. You may receive back less than you invest.
- Must be UK resident, 18+
- Open to new IG clients using code SHARES1000, plus existing Share Dealing clients directly invited by IG
- Open a Share Dealing Account (GIA, ISA or SIPP) and make a Net Investment of £500+ between 1 August and 30 September 2026 (transfers from other providers don't count)
- Maintain an Average Invested Value of £500+ from 1 October to 31 December 2026
- Bonus shares always credited to your GIA, even if you opened an ISA or SIPP
- One Share Bonus per person across all account types
- Shares are US-listed and denominated in USD, so value fluctuates with the exchange rate
- W-8BEN form must be submitted by 30 November 2026 or the bonus is withheld and lapses
- Investments in IPO-related instruments don't count toward the £500
- Smart Portfolios (Smart ISA/GIA/SIPP) are excluded
- Cannot combine with other concurrent IG promotions
- Shares credited to your GIA by 31 January 2027
The Bottom Line
A random bundle of US shares worth £50-£1,000, weighted heavily to the £50-£60 band (78.5% chance). The draw is the small shot at a bigger allocation, and free US stock for trying IG. £500 minimum, held on average to 31 December, with a W-8BEN by 30 November. Shares land in your GIA by 31 January 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
A random bundle of US shares worth £50 to £1,000. The odds are weighted heavily to the bottom: 78.5% chance of £50 to £60, 15% of £60 to £100, 3% of £100 to £200, 1.5% of £200 to £400, 1% of £400 to £600, and 1% of £600 to £1,000. Realistically, expect £50 to £60.
Credited to your GIA by 31 January 2027, provided you kept an Average Invested Value of £500+ to 31 December 2026 and submitted a valid W-8BEN form.
A US tax form certifying you're a non-US resident, required because the shares are US-listed. Submit it by 30 November 2026 or IG withholds the shares and your entitlement lapses. It takes a few minutes inside your IG account.
Always to a GIA, whichever account type you opened or invested in. If you opened an ISA or SIPP, you'll need a GIA to receive them.
You need an Average Invested Value of £500+ from 1 October to 31 December 2026. Selling or withdrawing below that lowers your average and can disqualify you. A drop in market value alone won't.
No, transfers from other providers don't count toward the £500. It must be a genuine new investment.
A random US-listed stock from IG's list, which includes names like Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, Coca-Cola, Disney, Ford, Uber and SpaceX. The exact list can change and the allocation is random.
Only if IG has directly invited you and you hold a Share Dealing Account. Otherwise it's for new IG clients using code SHARES1000.
You will be directed to IG Invest's website. T&Cs apply. Your capital is at risk.
This page is for information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Always verify current terms directly with IG Invest. The value of your investments can go down as well as up.
