{"id":82304,"date":"2018-01-09T14:55:20","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T14:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=82304"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:13:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:13:07","slug":"bank-of-scotland-share-dealing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-reviews\/bank-of-scotland-share-dealing","title":{"rendered":"Bank of Scotland share dealing review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bank of Scotland has a long history of providing excellent financial services and it currently has over 2.8 million personal customers. It has an investments facility that lets you invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/ready-made-investment-portfolios\">ready-made portfolios<\/a> or build a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/stock-portfolio\">portfolio<\/a> yourself using a range of different investment options. Find out about what account types Bank of Scotland has on offer and what you can invest in.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\"><p>All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you\u2019re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.<\/p><\/div><\/article><br><h3>What is Bank of Scotland share dealing?<\/h3><p>Bank of Scotland has a share-dealing facility that lets you buy stocks and shares and invest in a range of ready-made portfolios. You need to already be a Bank of Scotland member and have access to online banking.<\/p><p>You can invest in both an ISA and general investment account with Bank of Scotland, and for anyone looking to save for retirement, you can save in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/pensions\/self-invested-personal-pensions\">self-invested personal pension<\/a> too.<\/p><h3>What products does the Bank of Scotland offer?<\/h3><p>Bank of Scotland provides a number of simple ways to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/how-to-start-investing\">start investing<\/a>. It currently has <strong>six different account types on offer<\/strong>:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Share-dealing account<\/li><li>Stocks and shares ISA<\/li><li>ShareBuilder account<\/li><li>SIPP account<\/li><li>Investment account<\/li><li>Investment ISA<\/li><\/ul><p>You can either invest into a managed fund that will invest on your behalf or decide which shares, funds, bonds, gilts or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/exchange-traded-funds-etfs\">exchange traded funds (ETFs)<\/a> to invest in yourself.<\/p><p>To help you make educated and reliable decisions, the bank also offers extensive market insights, price alerts and trading tools. It\u2019ll also deal with all the administration, so you can spend longer choosing the best place to invest.<\/p><h3>Features of Bank of Scotland share dealing<\/h3><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Choose where to invest yourself or pick a managed fund<\/li><li>ISA accounts available for both, so you save paying tax on your returns<\/li><li>Sell part or all of your investment without paying any additional fees<\/li><li>Use the Market Research Centre for all the latest news and tools needed to start making smart investments<\/li><\/ul><h3>Stocks and shares ISA<\/h3><p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-stocks-and-shares-isa\">stocks and shares ISA<\/a>, you can invest up to your annual ISA allowance without paying tax on your profits. The allowance for the 2026\/2027 tax year is \u00a320,000. This means that you can invest up to \u00a320,000 each year without having to pay any tax on your profits.<\/p><p>You can choose your own stocks and shares with this account \u2013 there are thousands of shares, funds and exchange traded funds that you can choose between. If you have investments with another provider, you can transfer these to your Bank of Scotland share-dealing account.<\/p><p>You can start by investing \u00a320 per month or investing a lump sum.<\/p><h3>Share-dealing account<\/h3><p>This account is Bank of Scotland\u2019s general investment account. It lets you invest in the same things as the stocks and shares ISA, but you don\u2019t get the tax benefits.<\/p><p>This means that you have to pay tax on any profits you make over \u00a33,000 in each tax year.<\/p><p>People tend to choose this account if they\u2019ve already used their ISA allowance for the year.<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Trade online or over the phone<\/li><li>Choose to invest in shares, funds, bonds, gilts, investment trusts and ETFs in UK and international markets<\/li><li>Pay per trade for both UK and international shares<\/li><li>Use the Market Research Centre to get all the news and tools you\u2019ll need to start making informed investments<\/li><\/ul><h3>Bank of Scotland ShareBuilder<\/h3><p>This is an account for you if you\u2019re looking to try out the stock market but haven\u2019t got a lump sum to invest upfront.<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Gradually build your investment portfolio through regular monthly payments from as little as \u00a320 a month<\/li><li>Reduced cost of \u00a32 per scheduled trade<\/li><li>Trade UK shares, investment trusts or ETFs<\/li><li>Personalise your account<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"list-3\"><li>You can only trade shares on the London Stock Exchange or AIM<\/li><\/ul><h3>Self-invested personal pension (SIPP)<\/h3><p>A SIPP is a tax-efficient way to save for your retirement.<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Access Bank of Scotland\u2019s full range of investments, including shares, funds, bonds and exchange traded funds<\/li><li>As with all pensions, pay no capital gains tax on your profits<\/li><li>Receive tax relief on your contributions<\/li><li>Invest a lump sum or save regularly<\/li><li>Pay per trade for both UK and international shares<\/li><li>Transfer a pension from other providers for \u00a360 per plan<\/li><li>0.1% interest paid on cash in your account.<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"list-3\"><li>You can\u2019t withdraw from your pension until you turn 55.<\/li><li>You can only contribute up to \u00a360,000 in each tax year.<\/li><\/ul><h4>SIPP fees<\/h4><ul><li>Free to open \u2013 no percentage-based fees on your holdings<\/li><li>Quarterly fee of \u00a322.50 if you have \u00a350,000 or less in your account<\/li><li>Quarterly fee of \u00a345 if you have more than \u00a350,000 in your account<\/li><li>\u00a39.50 dealing fee per trade<\/li><\/ul><h3>Bank of Scotland ready-made portfolios<\/h3><p>You can invest in Bank of Scotland\u2019s ready-made portfolios in the Investment ISA and Investment account.<\/p><p>These are three funds that Bank of Scotland\u2019s professional fund managers maintain on your behalf. They pool money from investors then buy and hold assets. You can choose from three risk profiles: low, medium and high.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a breakdown of each portfolio and a little about how they\u2019re made up:<\/p><div class=\"flourish-embed\" data-src=\"story\/873208\"><script src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/embed.js\" defer><\/script><\/div><p>With the Investment ISA, you can use your ISA allowance in each tax year, which is \u00a320,000 for the 2026\/2027 tax year. This means that you can invest up to \u00a320,000 in the tax year without paying tax on your profits.<\/p><p>The Investment account is usually chosen by people that have already used their ISA allowance for the year. You\u2019ll be liable to pay tax on any profits over \u00a33,000 in each tax year.<\/p><h3>Bank of Scotland share dealing fees<\/h3><table class=\"luna-table\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Admin fee<\/th><td>\u00a336 per year (includes an ISA, share dealing account and a ShareBuilder account)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Trading fee<\/th><td>\u00a39.50 per trade<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Scheduled investments<\/th><td>\u00a32 per scheduled trade<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>How safe is Bank of Scotland share dealing?<\/h3><p>The Bank of Scotland is fully regulated by the <strong> Financial Conduct Authority<\/strong> (FCA). It\u2019s also covered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/what-is-the-fscs\">Financial Services Compensation Scheme<\/a> (FSCS), which means that your deposits are covered by up to \u00a3120,000 if Bank of Scotland were to go out of business.<\/p><h3>Pros and cons of Bank of Scotland share dealing<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>Options for all types of investors<\/li>\n                                    <li>Suitable for both lump-sum and regular investments<\/li>\n                                    <li>Good add-on for existing Bank of Scotland customers<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>You have to be a Bank of Scotland customer to sign up<\/li>\n                                    <li>Small range of ready-made portfolios on offer<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                    \n<style>\n.tablefade { height: 850px; width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: scroll; }\n.tablefade .luna-table { position: relative; border-left: none !important; }\n.tablefade th:first-child, .tablefade td:first-child { position: sticky; left: 0; background: #ffffff; border-left: 1px solid #d4d3ce; z-index: 2; }\n.tablefade .luna-table td { vertical-align: middle; }\n.tablefade tbody tr:hover td { background-color: #f5f4ef !important; }\n.tablefadeafter { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 100%); width: 100%; height: 10rem; margin-top: -10rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; position: relative; pointer-events: none; }\n.tablefade img { min-width: 96px; min-height: 53px; }\n\n.tablefade-filtered { max-height: 500px; width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: auto; }\n.tablefade-filtered .luna-table { position: relative; border-left: none !important; }\n.tablefade-filtered th:first-child, .tablefade-filtered td:first-child { position: sticky; left: 0; background: #ffffff; border-left: 1px solid #d4d3ce; z-index: 2; }\n.tablefade-filtered .luna-table td { vertical-align: middle; }\n.tablefade-filtered tbody tr:hover td { background-color: #f5f4ef !important; }\n.tablefadeafter-filtered { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 100%); width: 100%; height: 3rem; margin-top: -3rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; position: relative; pointer-events: none; z-index: 5; }\n\n.lightbox { display: none; position: fixed; z-index: 9999; left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); }\n.lightbox img { display: block; max-width: 90%; max-height: 90%; margin: auto; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }\n<\/style>\n\n                    \n    \n\n<div id=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightbox\" onclick=\"closeLightbox()\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"lightbox-img\" src=\"\" alt=\"Expanded Finder Badge\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n  function openLightbox(event, imageUrl) {\n    event.preventDefault();\n    const lb = document.getElementById('lightbox');\n    const lbImg = document.getElementById('lightbox-img');\n    if(lb && lbImg) {\n        lbImg.src = imageUrl;\n        lb.style.display = \"block\";\n    }\n  }\n  function closeLightbox() {\n    const lb = document.getElementById('lightbox');\n    if(lb) lb.style.display = \"none\";\n  }\n<\/script><h3>Our verdict: Is Bank of Scotland share dealing any good?<\/h3><p>For existing Bank of Scotland customers, its share dealing function is a nice add on and can give you a chance to learn the ins and outs of share dealing and get started. It has a range of ready-made portfolios if you\u2019re not sure about how it works but want to try it out. It also has a DIY option if you\u2019re feeling confident and want to choose your own investments.<\/p><p>The main downside is that you need to already have a Bank of Scotland bank account in order to open the share dealing account. Once you\u2019ve gone through the faff of opening a bank account, you might as well have compared other share-dealing accounts with lower fees.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. Unless we've said otherwise, products are in no particular order. The terms \"best\", \"top\", \"cheap\" (and variations of these) aren't ratings, though we always explain what's great about a product when we highlight it. 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