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Decision summary | ||
| Overall score | 84 | 91 |
| Trust score | 89 | 100 |
| Cost score | 88 | 89 |
| Platform score | 82 | 94 |
| Withdrawal score | 78 | 89 |
| Best for | UK beginners and long-term investors · Low-cost ISA/GIA/SIPP investing · Commission-free UK, US and European stock/ETF trades | Evidence supports Fidelity as a U.S.-focused, highly regulated multi-asset broker for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds/CDs, options, cash management, managed portfolios, and sepa… |
| Watch out | Needs verification | Needs verification |
Trust & regulation | ||
| Regulators | ["Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)"] Source | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC is SEC registered and regulated by FINRA; FBS and NFS are members of NYSE and SIPC. Source |
| License numbers | ["FCA FRN 783189"] Source | FBS CRD# 7784 / SEC# 8-23292; NFS CRD# 13041 / SEC# 801-50706, 8-26740. Source |
| Regulated entities | [{"name":"Freetrade Limited","jurisdiction":"United Kingdom","regulator":"Financial Conduct Authority","licenseNumber":"783189"}] Source | Primary securities brokerage entities are Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (FBS) and National Financial Services LLC (NFS), each member NYSE/SIPC; advisory and crypto entities differ by product. Source |
| Negative balance protection | not applicable for reviewed cash investment accounts; no leveraged products disclosed Source | Not applicable/not disclosed as a CFD-style negative balance protection policy; margin trading can create debt/interest obligations. Source |
| Investor compensation | {"scheme":"Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)","cash":"up to £120,000 per person per financial institution for eligible deposits","investments":"up to £85,000 for eligible investments","limitations":"Does not cover investment performance losses"} Source | SIPC coverage up to $500,000/$250,000 cash plus Fidelity excess SIPC; FDIC sweep coverage may apply to eligible cash programs; important exclusions apply. Source |
| Restricted countries | {"availableTo":"UK residents only","restricted":"Non-UK residents; Channel Islands and Isle of Man residents unavailable; US citizens including dual nationals cannot sign up"} Source | U.S.-persons focused; sanctioned countries/prohibited parties restricted; no exhaustive country availability list found. Source |
Costs & account conditions | ||
| Minimum deposit | Start investing from £1; fractional shares from £2 disclosed in SIPP charges schedule Source | $0 to open a retail brokerage account; Fidelity states no account minimum and ability to invest with as little as $1; exceptions apply by account/product. Source |
| Spread from | No broker spread schedule disclosed; customers face market bid-offer spreads Source | Not applicable to Fidelity's core U.S. stock/ETF brokerage model; securities trade by exchange/market prices rather than quoted CFD/FX spreads. Source |
| Commission | £0 commission for buying and selling stocks and ETFs; other charges may apply Source | $0 online U.S. stock and ETF trades; $0 online options commission plus $0.65/contract; other product/service fees apply. Source |
| Maximum leverage | not applicable: no margin/leveraged CFD service found in official investment account sources Source | No universal maximum leverage ratio disclosed for Fidelity retail brokerage; margin borrowing is available subject to approval and margin requirements/rates rather than a single max leverage figure. Source |
| Deposit fee | not clearly disclosed in extracted official funding pages Source | $0 Fidelity fee for EFT and Fidelity does not charge wire fees; external banks may charge. Source |
| Withdrawal fee | Standard cash withdrawal fee not clearly disclosed; Plus same-day withdrawals have no additional cost; SIPP UFPLS withdrawals cost £240 Source | $0 Fidelity fee for EFT and domestic bank wire withdrawals; foreign exchange wire up to 3% of principal; receiving bank may charge. Source |
| Inactivity fee | not disclosed in extracted official sources Source | No explicit inactivity-fee line found in official fee schedule; official account pages state no retail brokerage account fees/no account or subscription fees. Treat as needs manual confirmation before publishing as '$0 inactivity fee'. Source |
Markets, platforms & payments | ||
| Tradable assets | ["UK stocks","US stocks","European stocks","ETFs","investment trusts","mutual funds","gilts","UK Treasury Bills","REITs"] Source | Stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, crypto, fixed income, bonds and CDs; Fidelity says stocks include domestic and international. Source |
| Trading platforms | ["iOS app","Android app","Web platform"] Source | Fidelity.com, Fidelity mobile app, Fidelity Trader+ Web/Desktop/Mobile mode, and legacy Active Trader Pro Classic. Source |
| Account types | ["General Investment Account (GIA)","Stocks and shares ISA","Junior stocks and shares ISA (JISA)","Self-invested personal pension (SIPP)"] Source | Broad account menu including taxable brokerage, retirement/IRA, cash management, HSA, custodial/youth, education, trust/business, managed and crypto accounts. Source |
| Deposit methods | ["linked UK bank account","instant bank transfer","Apple Pay","Google Pay"] Source | EFT/ACH, bank wire, check/mobile check, direct deposit, recurring deposit, Fidelity-to-Fidelity/account transfer, transfer of assets, and eligible payment apps. Source |
| Withdrawal methods | ["linked UK bank account"] Source | EFT/ACH, bank wire, paper check, Fidelity-to-Fidelity transfers, third-party/person-to-person transfers and eligible debit card/ATM access. Source |
| Withdrawal processing time | Standard/Basic: typically 2-3 working days, up to 5; Plus: same day before 2 PM working day or next working day after cutoff/weekend/bank holiday Source | EFT withdrawals 1-3 business days; bank wire same day if submitted by 4 p.m. ET; paper check about 5-6 days. Source |
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