Barclays Smart Investor
Fee Breakdown

Full fee schedule, pros, cons, and how Barclays Smart Investor compares to other UK platforms.

Category Percentage fee
Account types ISAGIASIPP
Investments FundsETFsUK SharesIntl Shares
SIPP drawdown Yes
Fee data last verified: February 2026

Fee schedule

Platform fee£0
SIPP feeIncluded (£0 extra) + £150/yr surcharge
Fund tradingFree
ETF trading£6.00
Share trading (UK)£6.00
Regular investingFree
FX rate1.00%
Entry/exit feesSIPP: £90 per transfer in
Drawdown fee£120
Cash interestCheck with provider

Pros

Free fund trading
Established high street bank
Good investment range

Things to know

SIPP extra fees: +£150/yr + £120 drawdown
£90 per SIPP transfer in
£6 per ETF/share trade

Ratings

Customer Service3/5
Ease of Use3/5
Investment Range4/5
Track Record5/5
SIPP has extra fees: +£150/yr platform, +£120 drawdown setup.
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