AJ Bell is a leading UK investment platform offering ISAs, SIPPs, and a low-cost Dodl app for younger investors. FTSE 250 listed.
✓ Pros
- Competitive pricing
- Good ISA/SIPP offering
- Dodl app for beginners
- FTSE 250 listed
✗ Cons
- Platform fee on first £250K
- Not the cheapest for large portfolios
- Limited international access
Fees & costs
- Min. deposit
- €£1
- Trading
- £5 for funds, £9.95 per share deal (reduces with volume)
- Stock fee
- £9.95
- 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
Low-cost 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: platform fee on first £250k.
Account opening steps
- 1.
Choose Your Account
Select from ISA, SIPP, Dealing Account, Junior ISA, or use Dodl for simple investing
- 2.
Complete Application
Fill in your personal details, National Insurance number, and employment information
- 3.
Verify Identity
Electronic verification is standard - documents only required if verification fails
- 4.
Fund Your Account
Deposit via bank transfer, debit card, or set up regular direct debit
- 5.
Start Investing
Choose from thousands of funds, shares, and ETFs or use ready-made portfolios
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 lower fees and ready-made portfolios.
How much does AJ Bell cost?
Share dealing costs £9.95 per trade (reducing with frequency). Funds cost £1.50 to buy. Platform fee is 0.25% on funds up to £250,000.
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.