IG offer: Get up to £300 in free UK shares
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Last updated 30th April 2026
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Get a free UK share bundle worth between £40-£300 when you open a new IG account using our referral link with the code WELCOME300, and invest at least £300. Terms apply, capital at risk when investing.
How to claim your free UK shares bundle
- Open a new IG General Investment Account using our referral link and the code WELCOME300
- Choose to also open an ISA or a SIPP
- Invest at least £300 into any account
- Keep at least £300 invested for three full calendar months after the month in which your first trade was placed
- Receive your free UK share bundle into your GIA.
Terms apply. As an affiliate, we may earn a commission if you use our referral link. This will cost you nothing. You can only take advantage of one IG new customer offer.
What free UK shares will I get?
Shares will be allocated from the list below, and according to the probabilities in the table below. The higher the value, the less likely you are to get it – but everyone gets something worth at least £40.
| Share | Ticker (LSE) |
|---|---|
| AstraZeneca | AZN |
| International Hotels Group (IHG) | IHG |
| Unilever | ULVR |
| Experian | EXPN |
| Greggs | GRG |
| GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) | GSK |
| Burberry Group | BRBY |
| Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust | SMT |
| Auto Trader | AUTO |
| Rightmove | RMV |
| EasyJet | EZJ |
| Tesco | TSCO |
| M&S | MKS |
| International Airlines Group (IAG) | IAG |
| International Airlines Group (IAG) | SBRY |
| Value band | Probability |
|---|---|
| £40-£50 | 60% |
| £50.01-£75 | 25% |
| £75.01-£100 | 10% |
| £100.01-£200 | 4% |
| £250.01-£300 | 1% |
IG: Get up to £5,000 when you transfer to IG
Get cashback up to £5,000 when you transfer at least £10,000 to IG from another provider using our referral link and the code TRANSFER5000 when setting up your account.
IG is an investment platform, so please note that your capital is at risk if you decide to invest.
How to claim your free cashback
- Create a new IG account using our referral link and enter the code TRANSFER5000 when signing up
- Submit a valid IG transfer form by 31st May 2026. You'll find IG's instructions on how to do complete a transfer here
- The transfer must be completed and registered in your GIA, ISA or SIPP by 31st July 2026
- After the transfer is completed, make and hold at least one investment until 31st May 2027
- Bonus cashback will be credited to your GIA by 30th June 2027
Terms apply. As an affiliate, we may earn a commission if you use our referral link. This will cost you nothing. You can only take advantage of one IG new customer offer.
What else do I need to know?
The full £5,000 cashback applies to investments of £1,000,000 or more. If you withdraw any money during the qualifying period, your cashback will be reduced by that amount. See the full cashback amounts below.
| Transfer value | Cashback award |
|---|---|
| £10,000 – £20,000 | £100 |
| £20,001 – £50,000 | £250 |
| £50,001 – £100,000 | £500 |
| £100,001 – £250,000 | £1,000 |
| £250,001 – £500,000 | £2,000 |
| £500,001 – £1,000,000 | £3,000 |
| Over £1,000,000 | £5,000 |
Financial Interest provides guidance, not advice. If you’re unsure about anything, speak with a qualified adviser. When investing, your capital is always at risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
