Bank of Scotland

International Trading

You can trade equities in seven of the world’s largest markets through our Share Dealing Account. Your investments no longer need to be limited to the UK, so expand your horizons and discover a whole world of investment opportunities.

Key benefits

  • Deal online or over the telephone - access your account online 24/7, 365 days a year or by telephoning our UK based call centre (lines are open 8am - 9.15pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday excluding English Bank Holidays).
  • Highly competitive international dealing charges - deal online for only £17.50 or over the telephone for only £20.
  • Deal in sterling - all deals are converted into sterling using the latest Foreign Exchange (FX) rate for your convenience.
  • No stamp duty to pay on international trades.
  • View your UK and international investments through a single account.

International Markets Opening Hours

 Local TimesUK Times
London (LSE)08:00 - 16:3008:00 - 16:30
New York (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)09:30 - 16:0014:30 - 21:00
Frankfurt (XETRA)09:00 - 17:3008:00 - 16:30
Milan (MTA)09:30 - 17:3008:30 - 16:30
Paris (Euronext)09:00 - 17:3008:00 - 16:30
Amsterdam (Euronext)09:00 - 17:3008:00 - 16:30
Brussels (Euronext)09:00 - 17:3008:00 - 16:30

During the change between Greenwich Mean Time and British Summer Time our opening hours may not match those of the international markets.

Please remember the value of your investments and the income from them can go down as well as up.  You may not get back the full amount you have invested.  If you're in any doubt about the suitability of any of our products, or whether to buy or sell shares, you should consult an appropriate Financial Adviser.

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