The best trading platforms in the UK right now
Investment platform review website UK.StockBrokers.com has published its annual awards for 2026, highlighting the best trading platforms in the UK right now.
The awards are based on extensive, hands-on testing of the accounts that matter most to UK households and everyday investors, including general investment accounts, Stocks and Shares ISAs, Cash ISAs, Lifetime ISAs (LISAs), Junior ISAs, and Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs).
“Awareness of investing is growing fast in the U.K., and it’s great to see investing platforms playing a central role in helping new investors feel confident accessing the stock market,” said Elizabeth Anderson, Lead Writer for UK.StockBrokers.com.
“Prices and fees are on a downward trend, and investing in the stock market is no longer seen as something for people with large sums of money. Today, many platforms let you get started with as little as £1 and offer ways to invest tax-efficiently through ISAs and SIPPs. We’re excited to see how the platforms will continue to innovate in 2026 and beyond.”
Below are the winners across each major category:
Note: “Best in Class” means a top-six finish within the category.
Overall
- Winner: Trading 212
- Best in Class: Interactive Investor, IG, InvestEngine, Interactive Brokers, Freetrade
Beginners
- Winner: Trading 212
- Best in Class: InvestEngine, Freetrade, Lloyds Bank, IG, AJ Bell
Charges & Fees
- Winner: InvestEngine
- Best in Class: Trading 212, XTB, Freetrade, IG, Interactive Investor
Ease of use
- Winner: InvestEngine
- Best in Class: Freetrade, Trading 212, Vanguard, Interactive Investor, IG
Education
- Winner: IG
- Best in Class: Saxo, Interactive Investor, Interactive Brokers, Hargreaves Lansdown, AJ Bell
Investment Choices
- Winner: Interactive Brokers
- Best in Class: Saxo, Interactive Investor, AJ Bell, Hargreaves Lansdown, IG
Junior ISA
- Winner: Hargreaves Lansdown
- Best in Class: Vanguard, AJ Bell, Interactive Investor, Interactive Brokers
Mobile app
- Winner: Saxo
- Best in Class: IG, Trading 212, eToro, Interactive Brokers, InvestEngine
Research
- Winner: Saxo
- Best in Class: Interactive Investor, Interactive Brokers, Hargreaves Lansdown, IG, Trading 212
SIPP provider
- Winner: Vanguard
- Best in Class: InvestEngine, Interactive Investor, Freetrade, Lloyds Bank, AJ Bell
Stocks and shares ISA
- Winner: Trading 212
- Best in Class: InvestEngine, IG, XTB, Lloyds Bank, Interactive Brokers
Website
- Winner: Interactive Investor
- Best in Class: Interactive Brokers, Saxo, IG
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. All investments carry risk, and you may lose some or all of your capital. Platform features and fees are subject to change. Please conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Rankings and data sourced from UK.StockBrokers.com. Information current as of publication date on HotMinute.
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