Charles Stanley Direct
Fee Breakdown

Full fee schedule, pros, cons, and how Charles Stanley Direct compares to other UK platforms.

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

Fee schedule

Platform fee£0
SIPP feeIncluded (£0 extra)
Fund trading£4.00
ETF trading£10.00
Share trading (UK)£10.00
Regular investingFree
FX rate1.00%
Entry/exit feesExit: £10/holding
Drawdown feeFree
Cash interestCheck with provider

Pros

50 free trades every 6 months
Fee capped at £600
Broad investment range

Things to know

Exit fee £10 per holding
High share/ETF trading fee (£10)
SIPP +£120 if total under £30k

Ratings

Customer Service3/5
Ease of Use3/5
Investment Range5/5
Track Record4/5
50 free trades every 6 months. SIPP +£120 if all accounts under £30k.
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