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AJ Bell

Founded 1995 Headquartered United Kingdom ✓ FCA

AJ Bell is a UK investment platform offering ISAs, SIPPs and the separate Dodl app for beginners. Listed in the FTSE 250.

✓ Pros
  • Online share dealing from £3.50 per trade
  • ISA and SIPP accounts
  • Dodl app for beginners
  • FTSE 250 listed
✗ Cons
  • Account charge on the first £250K
  • Online share dealing costs £5 per trade (£3.50 at 10+ trades in the previous month)
  • Extra currency costs on international shares

Fees & costs

Min. deposit
€£1
Trading
Online aandelenhandel: £5 per transactie (£3,50 bij 10+ aandelentransacties in de vorige maand; £25 per telefoon). Fondsen: £1.50 per deal (geen handelskosten bij Regular Investing). Rekeningkosten: fondsen 0,25% t/m £250k; 0,10% £250k-£500k; geen kosten boven £500k. Aandelen 0,25% met een maximum van £3,50 per maand.
Stock fee
£5.00
Spread
N/A (exchange-traded, market spreads apply)
Deposits
Free
Withdrawals
Free
Inactivity
None

Platforms & features

✓
ISA Accounts
Tax-free Stocks & Shares ISA with wide investment choice
✓
SIPP Pensions
Self-invested personal pension
✓
Dodl App
Simplified investing app for beginners
✓
Mobile App
Full-featured trading on iOS and Android
✓
Junior ISA
Tax-free savings for children
✗
Paper Trading
Practice with virtual money

Who this fits best

✓ uk_investors✓ pension_savers✓ isa_investors

Note: account charge on the first £250k.

Account opening steps

  1. 1.

    Choose Your Account

    Select from ISA, SIPP, Dealing Account, Junior ISA, or use Dodl for simple investing

  2. 2.

    Complete Application

    Fill in your personal details, National Insurance number, and employment information

  3. 3.

    Verify Identity

    Electronic verification is standard - documents only required if verification fails

  4. 4.

    Fund Your Account

    Deposit via bank transfer, debit card, or set up regular direct debit

  5. 5.

    Start Investing

    Choose from thousands of funds, shares, and ETFs or use ready-made portfolios

Editorial review

AJ Bell is een Britse broker, opgericht in 1995 en genoteerd in de FTSE 250. De broker staat onder toezicht van de FCA en biedt toegang tot aandelen, ETF's, fondsen, obligaties en pensioenproducten zoals ISA's en SIPP's. Online aandelenhandel kost £5 per transactie (£3,50 bij 10 of meer aandelentransacties in de vorige maand). Fondsen kosten £1,50 per transactie en regelmatig beleggen vanaf £25 per maand kost geen handelskosten. De rekeningkosten zijn 0,25% per jaar; voor aandelen geldt een maximum van £3,50 per maand.

AJ Bell richt zich op Britse beleggers die een breed fondsenaanbod en pensioenproducten zoeken. Het aanbod bestaat uit duizenden fondsen, beleggingsfondsen en ETF's, met toegang tot 24 internationale markten. Dodl is een aparte, eenvoudigere app van AJ Bell voor beginners: zonder handelskosten, maar met 0,15% rekeningkosten (minimaal £1 per maand).

Voor grote portefeuilles kunnen de rekeningkosten en de handelskosten per transactie oplopen. Bij internationale aandelen komen valutakosten bij (maximaal 0,75%). AJ Bell past bij beleggers die een breed platform zoeken voor de lange termijn in het Verenigd Koninkrijk.

Frequently asked

What is the difference between AJ Bell and Dodl?
AJ Bell is the full-service platform with comprehensive features, while Dodl is a simplified app for beginners with ready-made portfolios.
How much does AJ Bell cost?
Share dealing costs £5.00 per online trade (£3.50 if you placed 10 or more share deals in the previous month; £25 by phone). Funds cost £1.50 per deal. The account charge is 0.25% a year: for shares it is capped at £3.50 per month, for funds it is tiered (0.25% on the first £250,000, 0.10% on the next £250,000, no charge above £500,000).
Is AJ Bell regulated?
Yes, AJ Bell is authorised and regulated by the FCA and is listed on the FTSE 250. Client assets are protected up to £85,000 by the FSCS.
Can I transfer my ISA to AJ Bell?
Yes, AJ Bell accepts ISA transfers from other providers. Cash transfers take about a week, stock transfers can take 2-4 weeks.
Does AJ Bell offer a Junior ISA?
Yes, AJ Bell offers a Junior ISA allowing tax-free investing for children with the same investment options as adult accounts.
What is AJ Bell's minimum investment?
The minimum lump sum investment is £1. Regular investing by direct debit starts from £25 per month.
Does AJ Bell have a mobile app?
Yes, AJ Bell has a full-featured mobile app for iOS and Android, plus the separate Dodl app for simplified investing.

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