VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
AJ Bell Review, Pricing, and Features
By Jera Value · Verified Sep 2026
AJ Bell lets eligible UK investors hold shares, funds, ETFs, gilts, and bonds across dealing accounts, ISAs, and pensions. Its account range also covers children, trusts, and eligible companies. You can set up regular investments, monitor holdings on web or mobile, and access taxable-account summaries. Compare custody, dealing, and currency charges together: the best account for you depends on what you hold and how often you trade.
Verdict
Worth it if you want a UK platform with a broad choice of investment accounts.
- Long-term saving: combine ISA, pension, and dealing accounts
- Family accounts: manage Junior ISAs and Junior SIPPs
- Regular investing: build holdings through recurring purchases
Skip it if you do not meet its UK tax-residence and citizenship requirements.
- Eligibility: U.S. and Canadian citizens or tax residents are excluded
- Total costs: custody, dealing, FX, and product fees combine
- Fractional orders: customer-initiated dealing is unconfirmed
AJ Bell
Web / Mobile · How this site is funded
Pricing
Key fees from the official fee schedule
Source-checked · Jul 17, 2026Annual shares account charge
Annual funds account charge
Online share, ETF and bond trade
Online fund trade
International dealing FX
These rates apply to cleared cash inside AJ Bell investment accounts. The Cash savings hub is a separate account and cannot be opened inside an ISA, SIPP, or Dealing Account. See the AJ Bell fee schedule for your country.
Key features
Account choices
Choose Dealing, ISA, LISA, junior, pension, trust, or eligible company accounts.
Investment range
Research funds, shares, ETFs, investment trusts, gilts, and bonds.
Regular investing
Set up free recurring investments from £25 a month.
Portfolio management
Monitor holdings and use limit or stop-loss orders on web or mobile.
Tax summaries
Get capital-gains calculations for taxable Dealing Accounts.
Broker details
Account and availability
Available in 1 country
Not available: Canada, United States
Account
Dealing Account (individual, joint or designated), Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, Junior ISA, SIPP and Junior SIPP, Bare trust, UK company and eligible pension accounts · GBP base currency · £25 monthly or £250 initial ISA subscription
Cash and trading
Interest on uninvested cash
1.75% AER
Interest on uninvested cash
0.75% AER on first £2,000; 0% above
First £2,000
Interest on uninvested cash
2.05% then 2.40% AER by tier
Deposits
No standard AJ Bell deposit fee stated
Instant bank payment, debit card or Direct Debit · Instant to 5 working days by method
Withdrawals
No standard online withdrawal fee stated
Payment to the registered bank account · Usually 1–3 working days after cash is available
Fractional shares
Not confirmed
Tax support · United Kingdom
Country tax report provided
Regulation and protection
AJ Bell Securities Limited
Financial Conduct Authority · FRN 155593; company 02723420
UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme · Up to £85,000 for eligible investment claims
AJ Bell holds client investments separately from its own assets. Compensation concerns eligible firm-default claims, not investment performance.
FSCS deposit protection for client-bank cash · Up to £120,000 per person per banking licence
AJ Bell pools client money across selected banks. Eligibility and aggregation with a customer's other deposits at each banking licence apply.
Source-checked · Reviewed Jul 17, 2026 · Official sources: Regulatory information, How can I apply for an AJ Bell account?, Dealing Account key features, AJ Bell charges, Are my savings or investments protected?, Interest rates paid on cash, How can I pay money into my account?, How do I withdraw money from my account?, Share fractions after a corporate action, Will you send me a tax summary?, Who can open a Cash savings hub?
FAQ
Is AJ Bell free?
AJ Bell should not be treated as free software. Brokerage access may have no monthly charge, but transaction, FX, market-data, custody, transfer, product, or spread costs can apply depending on the offer and jurisdiction. Check the broker details and official fee schedule.
Who is AJ Bell best for?
It suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does AJ Bell support?
You can use AJ Bell on Web and Mobile.
Which markets does AJ Bell cover?
AJ Bell covers Europe and North America. It tracks Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, and Mutual Funds. Identifiers include Ticker and ISIN.
Tool details
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Asset types
- Stocks
- ETFs
- Bonds
- Mutual Funds
Coverage regions
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