How to apply for a Bank of Scotland Share Dealing account

It's easy to apply for an account with Bank of Scotland Share Dealing. You can apply online or by telephone. If you’re a new customer and apply online now, you could be trading within minutes.

Please note further documentation may be required to complete your application.

 When completing your application we will ask you for:
 Your address details for the last three years
 Your National Insurance number
 Your bank account details


You must be 18 years of age or over and be resident in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man, or if not resident, is performing duties as a Crown employee servicing oversees and paid out of the public revenue of the United Kingdom (typicaly a serving member of the armed forces, or a diplomat) or is married to, or in a civil partnership with,such a person. You must inform us if you cease to be resident in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man. For an ISA you must be resident and ordinarily resident in the UK, not including the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands.

Next Steps

Sign in and apply online  I am a registered Bank of Scotland online customer
Apply online  I am not a registered Bank of Scotland online customer

Call us now to open an account on 0845 606 1188 (lines are open 8am - 9.15pm Monday to Friday and 9am -1pm Saturday excluding English Bank Holidays.)

Click here to view our Regulatory Information

Halifax Share Dealing Limited trading as the Bank of Scotland Share Dealing Service. Halifax Share Dealing Limited.  Registered in England No. 3195646.  Registered Office: Trinity Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2RG.  Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HS.  A Member of the London Stock Exchange and an HM Revenue & Customs Approved ISA Manager.

Online Share Dealing

Please remember...

The value of your investment can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount you invest. If you are in any doubt about buying or selling shares we recommend you seek advice from an Independent Financial Advisor.