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Free shares worth £40–£300

Free shares

Open an IG share dealing account, invest £300 and keep it invested for three months to receive free shares worth between £40 and £300.

Complete in
20 mins
Payout
By end of following month
Difficulty
Doable
Availability
Live

The short answer

What you do
Open an IG share dealing account
When you get paid
By end of following month
Main catch
Conditions applyRequires £300 invested and held for three months. Investments can fall in value.

Eligibility, full steps and terms are further down this page.

What you actually get: free shares

Free shares placed in your investment account.

How to redeem
They appear in your portfolio and can be sold for cash, though the value moves with the market.
Validity
Often locked for a set holding period before you can sell.
Can you cash it out?
Sometimes — see the notes
Verified by SmartPiggyLast checked 6 weeks ago · SmartPiggy teamHow we test

Refer-a-friend details

You get
Free shares up to £300
Qualifying action
Open and fund an IG account

Source: My Side Gig — All UK Refer a Friend Offers · last checked 2026-08-27

Get paid in 4 steps

Follow these in order. Skipping a step is the #1 reason rewards don't track.

Step 1: Open an IG share dealing account

Your friend must use your unique link and complete their own qualifying action for both rewards to unlock.

Step 2: Invest £300

Step 2 of 4 — the sooner you complete it, the faster your reward tracks.

Step 3: Keep it invested for three months

Step 3 of 4 — the sooner you complete it, the faster your reward tracks.

Step 4: Free shares credited by the end of the following month

Your friend must use your unique link and complete their own qualifying action for both rewards to unlock.

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IG — Free shares worth £40–£300

Requires £300 invested and held for three months. Investments can fall in value.

Am I eligible?

We haven't recorded eligibility criteria for this offer yet. Check the provider's own terms before you start.

Insider tips

  • Complete the whole flow in one sitting — leaving it half-done is the top reason Free shares worth £40–£300 bonuses fail to track.
  • Take screenshots of each step in case you need to raise a support ticket later.
  • Add a calendar reminder for the qualifying deadline so you don't miss it.

Reward type

By end of following month

Time to complete

20 mins

Withdraw via

Bank transfer

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About the provider

IG

Free shares worth £40–£300

Long-established UK trading and investing platform offering free shares for funding a new share dealing account.

Safety

FCA regulated, FSCS protected for eligible investments.

Fees

Share dealing commission applies; no custody fee on some plans.

Devices

Web · iOS · Android

Category

Investment

What we like

  • Free shares up to £300
  • Established UK broker

Watch out for

  • Requires £300 invested
  • Must stay invested for three months
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FAQs

How long until I actually get the money?+

Payout timing isn't confirmed for this offer yet — check the provider's own terms before you start. Open a share dealing account, invest £300 and keep it invested for three months to receive the free shares.

Is this safe? Will it hurt my credit score?+

FCA regulated, FSCS protected for eligible investments. This offer doesn't involve a credit check.

What are the fees?+

Share dealing commission applies; no custody fee on some plans.

Can I close the account after I get the bonus?+

Yes — once the reward has cleared and any minimum holding period has passed, you're free to close the account. We recommend waiting at least 30 days after the bonus lands to be safe.

What if the reward doesn't track?+

Contact IG support first with your sign-up date and screenshots. If you're still stuck, ping the SmartPiggy team and we'll help chase it up.

The small print

SmartPiggy may earn a commission when you claim this offer — it costs you nothing and helps keep our reviews free (affiliate disclosure). Rewards, timings and eligibility are set by IG. Always read the provider's full T&Cs before you sign up. When it comes to money, your capital may be at risk. See our editorial policy for how we score and re-check offers.

Last checked 6 weeks ago by SmartPiggy team.

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