Up to £300 in free shares
IG is offering new share-dealing clients a bundle of free shares worth between £40 and £300 when they invest at least £300 in a General Investment Account (GIA), Stocks & Shares ISA, or SIPP. Unlike IG’s previous one-month promotions, this is a standing welcome offer – it is currently scheduled to run until 31 December 2026. The free shares are credited to your IG GIA after a three-month holding period.
To qualify, open a new IG share-dealing account using promo code WELCOME300, invest at least £300 within 30 days of your account being activated, and keep an average invested value of at least £300 for three full months after the initial month.
Here’s how it works
- Sign up using the official bonus link.
- Open a General Investment Account (GIA), Stocks & Shares ISA, or SIPP.
- Enter promo code WELCOME300 on the final step of the application form (under the Account section, in the field labelled “Promo code (optional)”).
- Invest at least £300 in eligible share-dealing investments within 30 days of your account being activated.
- Keep an average invested value of at least £300 for three full months after the initial month.
- IG credits a bundle of free shares worth between £40 and £300 to your GIA by the end of the following month.
How much can I receive?
The reward is a randomly allocated bundle of shares worth between £40 and £300 – the minimum share value is £40. The shares are UK-listed, so there is no W-8BEN form to complete.
| Minimum investment | £300 |
| Bundle value | £40 – £300 (randomly allocated) |
| Where it’s paid | Your IG GIA |
| When | By the end of the month following the holding period |
| Promo code | WELCOME300 |
| Sign-up window | Until 31 December 2026 |
Even at the bottom of the range, £40 in free shares on a £300 investment works out to a 13% kicker before any market movement.
A few worked examples
- Example 1 – qualifies: you open an account on 20 June, invest £500 the same week and leave it alone. Your average stays above £300 through July-September → a share bundle worth £40-£300 lands in your GIA by the end of October.
- Example 2 – fails (withdrawal): you invest £300 in June but withdraw £150 in August. Your average invested value drops below £300 → no free shares.
- Example 3 – fails (minimum): you invest £250 and never top up. You don’t reach the £300 minimum → you don’t qualify.
Who can claim this offer?
- UK residents aged 18 or over.
- New IG share-dealing clients opening a GIA, Stocks & Shares ISA, or SIPP.
- Must apply using promo code WELCOME300 and invest at least £300 within 30 days of account activation.
- Must keep an average invested value of at least £300 for three full months after the initial month.
IG free shares – key terms & conditions
- New customers only – one welcome reward per client.
- Promo code WELCOME300 must be entered during sign-up.
- Minimum qualifying investment: £300 in a GIA, Stocks & Shares ISA, or SIPP within 30 days of your account being activated.
- Average invested value of £300 or more required for three full months after the initial month. Withdrawals that drag your average below £300 forfeit the reward.
- The free shares (worth £40-£300, minimum share value £40) are credited to your GIA, regardless of which account type you used to invest.
- Cannot be combined with other concurrent IG promotions – including the cashback offer below. You can only use one.
- IG may amend or withdraw the promotion at any time.
- Capital at risk – the value of shares, ETFs, and other investments can go down as well as up.
For the full legal wording, see IG’s terms and conditions.
When will I receive my free shares?
IG credits the share bundle to your GIA by the end of the month following the holding period. For example: first investment in June → holding period runs July to September → free shares credited by the end of October.
Can I withdraw my money without losing the free shares?
You can adjust your portfolio, but your average invested value must stay at £300 or more for three full months after the initial month. Withdrawals that drag your average below this threshold will void the reward. Because it’s an average, short dips can be offset by topping up later in the holding period.
When does this offer end?
The offer is currently scheduled to run until 31 December 2026, and you must invest at least £300 within 30 days of your account being activated. IG reserves the right to amend, extend or shorten the promotion at its discretion.
Risk disclaimer: Investing involves risk. The value of investments can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change. Capital at risk.
Other free share promotions
| Broker | Bonus promotion | Terms & conditions |
| Freedom24 | Up to 20 gift shares | Freedom24 bonus details |
| Trading 212 | 1 free fractional share worth up to $100 | Trading 212 signup offer details |
| Interactive Brokers | Up to $1,000 of free IBKR stock | IBKR free share details |
*Sponsored link. To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR/GBP, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link. Terms apply.
When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.
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Prefer cash? IG’s cashback alternative
Until 30 June 2026, IG is also running a cashback promotion for new share-dealing clients: invest at least £500 with promo code JUNECASH500 and receive between £50 and £500 in cash, depending on your average invested value during the holding period (1 July – 31 October 2026):
| Tier | Average Invested Value | Cashback |
| Tier 1 | £500 – £4,999 | £50 |
| Tier 2 | £5,000 – £24,999 | £150 |
| Tier 3 | £25,000 – £49,999 | £300 |
| Tier 4 | £50,000+ | £500 |
The two offers cannot be combined – you have to pick one. As a rule of thumb: if you’re investing £25,000 or more, the cashback pays more (£300-£500 guaranteed versus a maximum of £300 in shares). Below that, the free shares offer has a lower entry point (£300 versus £500) and a shot at up to £300.
For the full legal wording on the cashback promotion, see IG’s cashback terms and conditions.
