Fees
| Platform fee | Customer fee applies; headline 0.25% a year with monthly minimums/caps depending on investment type |
|---|---|
| Share dealing | £6 online share/ETF/investment trust deal |
| Fund dealing | £3 online fund deal |
| FX fee | FX charge applies to international trades |
| Exit fee | Pending |
| Inactivity fee | Pending |
| Regular investment fee | Regular investment service available |
Investment universe
UK stocks ✓
US stocks ✓
International stocks ✓
ETFs ✓
Investment trusts ✓
Funds/OEICs ✓
Bonds/gilts ✓
Fractional shares ✗
Options/derivatives ✗
Crypto ✗
Platform features
Mobile app
Yes
Web platform
Yes
Advanced charting
No
Order types
market, limit
Research provided
Yes
Customer service
phone, secure_message, branch
Factual pros
- Bank-owned platform with ISA, Investment Account and SIPP
- Offers funds and listed investments
- Online dealing charges differ for funds and shares
Factual cons
- Customer fee applies in addition to dealing fees
- Fee structure has multiple components
- Requires attention to Barclays account/service terms
Sam's review
Barclays Smart Investor is Barclays’ execution-only investment platform. It offers a Stocks & Shares ISA with funds, shares, ETFs, investment trusts and other listed investments. The fee structure combines account/customer charges with dealing charges. Access is through Barclays digital channels and support routes.
Sam’s review goes here.
Sources
- ISA account — accessed 2026-05-01
- fees and charges — accessed 2026-05-01
- investment options — accessed 2026-05-01
- independent fee cross-check — accessed 2026-05-01