No, Public.com is no longer available in the UK. The US investing app launched in the UK in 2023 but withdrew after less than a year, and its UK service ended on 3 May 2024.
Public.com let you buy US stocks and ETFs with no commission and share ideas with other investors in its social feed. Below we explain what happened to UK accounts and compare three platforms that offer similar features to UK investors in 2026.
Is Public.com available in the UK?
No. On 26 February 2024, Public emailed its UK members to say it would stop offering its products and services in the UK from 3 May 2024. The company said it wanted to focus on growing its US business.
UK customers had to act before these deadlines:
- 25 March 2024: accounts with a zero balance were closed.
- 12 April 2024: last date to sell all holdings.
- 26 April 2024: last date to withdraw cash.
- 3 May 2024: the UK service ended.
Public did not move UK accounts to another broker. Any holdings left after the deadline were sold automatically and the money was sent to the customer’s linked bank account. Customers could also ask another broker to take over their shares through a US account transfer, but fractional shares could not be transferred.
Public.com alternatives in the UK
These FCA-regulated platforms offer commission-free or low-cost access to US stocks and ETFs, and more products than Public offered in the UK.
| Platform | US stocks | FX fee | £1,000 of US shares |
| Trading 212 | No commission (other fees may apply) | 0.15% | £1.50 |
| eToro | No commission (other fees may apply) | 0.75% (GBP to USD account) | £7.50 |
| Interactive Brokers | $0.005 per share, min. $1 (fixed) | 0.002%, min. $2 | About $3 |
Platform costs of buying £1,000 of US shares, October 2026. Sources: Trading 212, eToro and Interactive Brokers.
Trading 212: lowest FX fee
Trading 212 charges no commission on stocks and ETFs. Other fees may apply. See terms and fees. 0.15% FX fee applies when converting funds. Other fees may apply.
Like Public, it offers fractional shares and a community where users share ideas. You can also share and copy Pies, which are baskets of stocks and ETFs. UK clients can choose an Invest account, a Stocks and Shares ISA, a Cash ISA or a SIPP, with no account fee. Trading 212 UK Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA, with firm reference number 609146.
Pies & Autoinvest is an execution-only service. Not investment advice or portfolio management. Automatic investing refers to executing scheduled deposits. You are responsible for all investment and rebalancing decisions.
Sponsored code. To get a free fractional share worth up to £100, you can open an account with Trading 212 using the code FINTECH or this link. The share is worth between £8 and £100, and 80% of rewards are worth £25 or less. Terms apply.
eToro: best for social investing
eToro is the closest match to Public’s social side. You can follow other investors, see their portfolios and copy them automatically with CopyTrader. eToro charges no commission on real stocks and ETFs for UK clients. Other fees may apply.
UK clients can hold a GBP account with free pound deposits and withdrawals. To buy US shares, you move money to the USD account, which costs 0.75%. eToro also offers a Stocks and Shares ISA, and the minimum first deposit is $50. eToro (UK) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 52% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Interactive Brokers: best for large and global trades
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) charges a commission on every trade, at $0.005 per US share with a $1 minimum on fixed pricing. Its FX fee is only 0.002% with a $2 minimum, which makes it the cheapest of the three for large US trades.
IBKR gives access to stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds, options and futures on more than 150 exchanges, and offers an ISA and a SIPP. Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA, with reference number 208159.
Conclusion
Public.com left the UK on 3 May 2024 and has not returned. If you want commission-free US stocks with the lowest FX fee, Trading 212 costs £1.50 on £1,000 of US shares. Other fees may apply. eToro is the closest match to Public’s social features, and Interactive Brokers suits large trades and investors who want global markets.
When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.
FAQ
Why did Public.com leave the UK?
Public said it was leaving the UK to focus on growing its US business. It announced the decision on 26 February 2024 and ended its UK service on 3 May 2024.
What happened to my Public.com UK account?
UK customers had to sell their holdings by 12 April 2024 and withdraw cash by 26 April 2024. Anything left after that was sold automatically and the proceeds were sent to the linked UK bank account. If you still have questions about an old account, contact Public’s support team.
Can I use Public.com from the UK with a VPN?
No. Public no longer serves UK residents, and using a VPN or a false address to open an account breaks its terms and can lead to the account being closed.
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