Freetrade

Freetrade is a investing & trading product operated by Freetrade Limited (acquired by IG Group 2025). This 2026 review covers operator background, the current tier ladder and the practical decision points before subscribing. The product competes in the investing & trading category against established alternatives, and the choice usually comes down to feature mix, regional coverage and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: Freetrade Limited (acquired by IG Group 2025)
• Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
• Public-market status: acquired by IG Group plc (LSE: IGG) in 2025 for around GBP 160M
• Founded: 2016
• Category: investing & trading
• Current tiers: Basic / Standard / Plus
• Anchor price (2026): Basic GBP 0/month; Standard GBP 5.99/month; Plus GBP 11.99/month

What is Freetrade?

Freetrade is a retail banking or fintech product sold direct through a mobile-first signup flow with regulated deposit accounts under a banking licence or e-money licence. Its product surface covers deposit accounts plus debit and credit card products alongside iOS and Android mobile apps with real-time push notifications, with the recurring subscription billed through the operator's self-serve checkout or sales team. Customers buy a tier matching their household or business profile; the entry tier suits testing the product and higher tiers add features such as instant peer-to-peer payments within the operator's network.

Why choose Freetrade

Operator and ecosystem context

Freetrade is run by Freetrade Limited (acquired by IG Group 2025) out of London, United Kingdom, established 2016. That matters because the investing & trading category is increasingly consolidated, and the operator's ownership structure shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the contract terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across Basic for testing the product, Standard for everyday use, and Plus for the most demanding customers. Anchor pricing for 2026: Basic GBP 0/month; Standard GBP 5.99/month; Plus GBP 11.99/month. Check Subger's true-price tracker for Freetrade for all-in renewal costs after taxes and any FX conversion.

Money and banking features

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 development focus for Freetrade is 2025 IG Group acquisition integrates Freetrade's UK consumer trading app into IG's broader retail brokerage platform. That signals a credible roadmap and distinguishes the operator from competitors running their investing & trading product on maintenance mode.

Freetrade features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• deposit accounts plus debit and credit card products
• iOS and Android mobile apps with real-time push notifications
• instant peer-to-peer payments within the operator's network
• international transfers with transparent FX margin
• savings sub-accounts or vaults with goal tracking
• in-app customer support and online dispute handling

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for Freetrade in the investing & trading category. Confirm specific feature availability for your plan and region on the operator's site, since some features and tier names vary between editions.

Freetrade pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for Freetrade in 2026: Basic GBP 0/month; Standard GBP 5.99/month; Plus GBP 11.99/month. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost after taxes and any promotional anchors that step up at renewal:

Freetrade apps and platform support

Surface availability for Freetrade can vary by region and tier. Confirm current app availability and supported integrations on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Freetrade fits

Freetrade is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Consumers who want a mobile-first current account or fintech product with low fees and clear premium-tier benefits — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused buyer that specifically wants deposit accounts plus debit and credit card products from a investing & trading operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The growing household or team evaluating the tier ladder (Basic / Standard / Plus) and willing to pay up for iOS and Android mobile apps with real-time push notifications.
• The integration-first buyer who needs the platforms and add-ons listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new features are rolled out.
• The cost-conscious shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to an annual contract.

Frequently asked questions

What is Freetrade and who runs it?

Freetrade is a investing & trading product operated by Freetrade Limited (acquired by IG Group 2025) headquartered in London, United Kingdom, established 2016. It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces or sales contract for premium tiers.

How much does Freetrade cost in 2026?

Current tiers are Basic, Standard, Plus. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: Basic GBP 0/month; Standard GBP 5.99/month; Plus GBP 11.99/month. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles, FX conversion and per-tier scaling can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Freetrade?

Yes — Basic is available without an immediate paid commitment.

Where is Freetrade available?

Availability follows the operator's commercial footprint anchored on London, United Kingdom. Confirm regional availability and supported billing currencies on the official site before subscribing, especially for products with region-specific licensing or regulatory rules.

What 2025-2026 developments set Freetrade apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 development focus is 2025 IG Group acquisition integrates Freetrade's UK consumer trading app into IG's broader retail brokerage platform. Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting.

Which platforms and integrations does Freetrade support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current web app, mobile apps and (where applicable) APIs or in-person service are the recommended way to consume the service; older integrations may be deprecated in successive releases as the operator focuses engineering effort on supported platforms.

How do I cancel Freetrade?

Cancel through the account or billing settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for self-serve subscriptions or the sales or customer-service contact for contracted agreements. Subger's cancellation guide for Freetrade walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Freetrade offer a household, business or family plan?

Family, household and business structures depend on the tier. The Plus tier commonly adds higher allowances and additional users; the entry Basic tier may restrict the number of users or advanced features. Confirm the per-tier inclusions on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is Freetrade worth it compared to investing & trading alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix you actually use (see the features list above), the regional all-in price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for Freetrade reconciles the headline price with the actual renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for Freetrade?

Subger's renewal tracker for Freetrade records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Freetrade

Confirm the current price on the operator's site (Basic GBP 0/month; Standard GBP 5.99/month; Plus GBP 11.99/month), choose the tier that matches your needs (Basic, Standard are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Freetrade for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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