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HBOS Shares

If you hold HBOS shares and would like to sell them, here's what you need to do:

  • Make sure you've got your folio number or share certificate to hand. (You can find your folio number on your Shareholder Account Statement or Share Certificate)
  • Make sure you also have your bank account details
  • Call 08705 711 117
  • Key in your folio number ignoring any leading "I" but inputting any "1"s. For example enter I0012345678 as simply 0012345678.
  • If you prefer to speak to someone or don't have a touchtone phone, hold the line and you'll be put through to a Dealing Services Assistant

To sell shares held in the HBOS Share Holder Account, the following charges apply:

Value of dealYou pay
Up to £2, 500£17.50
Over £2, 500 to £5, 000£32.50
Over £5, 000 to £10, 000£42.50
Over £10, 000 to £60, 000£62.50
Over £60, 000£0.1% of the value of the deal

Please note: If you wish to sell HBOS shares held in the form of a certificate different charges  apply.

Duties & Levies
If you sell any investments worth over £10,000 you pay a levy of £1.00 to the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers (PTM).

Transfer your shares free of charge into a Bank of Scotland Share Dealing or Bank of Scotland ShareBuilder Account and benefit from:

  • Online selling charges starting at £5
  • Quicker settlement when you decide to sell
  • Easy access to our secure online site so you can keep track of your shares

Next Steps

Apply Now Apply online for an account  – it only takes a few minutes

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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