Thinking of signing up to Freetrade and want the free share worth up to £100? This guide explains how the offer works in October 2026, who qualifies and the rules that catch people out.
Not long ago, buying shares cost £10 to £30 per trade. Investment apps changed that with commission-free dealing. Freetrade is one of the best known in the UK, alongside Trading 212 and Robinhood. It has been part of IG Group since 2025 and is authorised by the FCA (FRN 783189).
New customers who sign up through a referral link and fund their account get a free share worth between £10 and £100.
When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than you invest.
How to get your Freetrade free share
- Sign up through a referral link, such as our Freetrade link.
- Fill in your details and pass Freetrade’s identity checks.
- Connect a bank account to deposit and withdraw money.
- Complete a W-8BEN form. You need it to buy US shares and to qualify for the free share.
- Fund your account with at least £50 within 30 days of using the link.
- Wait for the notification that your free share is on its way. It’s usually revealed within 7 to 10 days.
Tip: keep at least £50 in your account until the share arrives. If you withdraw and your balance drops below £50 first, you lose the reward.
Freetrade free share rules
| Share value | £10 to £100 |
| Minimum funding | £50 within 30 days |
| Where the share goes | General Investment Account (not the ISA or SIPP) |
| When it arrives | Usually 7 to 10 days |
| Can you sell it? | Yes, but you can’t withdraw the share or its cash for 180 days |
| Who qualifies | New customers who are UK tax residents |
The share is picked at random from a list of UK and US companies, ETFs and investment trusts. Cheaper shares are far more common than expensive ones, so expect a value near the bottom of the range. You can keep it or sell it.
The 180-day rule matters. If you move the share or the cash from selling it out of Freetrade within 180 days, Freetrade can take the share back or charge you its value.
Freetrade also runs time-limited campaigns with higher values. In mid 2026, one campaign offered £20 to £100, with an 80% chance of a share worth £20 to £25. Check the current offer on Freetrade’s free share page before you sign up.
Once you’re a customer, you get your own referral link. You can refer as many friends as you like, but you can receive up to 10 free shares per calendar month. Extra referrals don’t carry over. Freetrade doesn’t allow referral links to be posted publicly on social media.
Should you stay with Freetrade after the free share?
Freetrade gives access to more than 8,600 shares, ETFs, funds and investment trusts. US shares can be bought in fractions, so you don’t need the full price of one Amazon share to invest.
There are three plans:
| Plan | Price | FX fee |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | 0.99% |
| Standard | £4.99 a month (billed annually) or £5.99 monthly | 0.59% |
| Plus | £9.99 a month (billed annually) or £11.99 monthly | 0.39% |
All three plans include a Stocks and Shares ISA, a SIPP and a General Investment Account. The FX fee applies when you buy or sell shares priced in other currencies. On £1,000 of US shares, that’s £9.90 on Basic and £3.90 on Plus.
Want more detail? Read our Freetrade review.
Final thoughts
To get the free share, you need to be a new Freetrade customer, a UK tax resident and fund your account with £50. You can stay with Freetrade for the long term or take the free share and stop there. Just remember the 180-day rule before you withdraw.
Got your free share? Tell us in the comments which one you received.
FAQs about Freetrade free shares
Can I put the free share in a Freetrade ISA or SIPP?
No. The free share goes into your General Investment Account.
How long until I can withdraw the money from my free share?
180 days after you receive it. You can sell the share earlier, but you can’t withdraw the cash until then.
Do I pay tax on a free share?
It may count for Capital Gains Tax when you sell it, because it sits outside an ISA. Gains up to the £3,000 annual allowance are tax-free.
Can existing customers get a free share?
Not through a referral link. Existing customers can earn free shares by referring friends.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The value of investments can go up and down and your capital is at risk.
Pedro is passionate about finance, marketing, and technology. He is a growth manager at several online projects and a former digital marketer for a fintech company.
