+£100
General account19 mins
eToroGeneral account
£100 Free Cash•19 mins
£100 Free Cash
+£100What is eToro?
eToro is a multi-asset investment platform founded in 2007 and used by over 40 million people worldwide. You can invest in stocks and ETFs, and it is best known for its social and copy-trading features that let you follow and replicate other investors.
eToro (UK) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 583263), and eligible UK customers are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to £85,000. One thing to know: eToro holds balances in US dollars, so a currency-conversion fee applies when you move money in and out in pounds.
Launched
2007
Customers
40m+
Google Play
4.2 (155k)
★★★★★★
Key Terms
Profit
+£100
Upfront deposit£1,000
Free shares arriveUsually within 1 week
Deposit committed
90 days
Keep it in to keep your free shares
Investment and Cashback Options
Your free shares depend on your first deposit. We've featured the £1,000 tier (£100 in free shares) as the sweet spot, but you can deposit more for a bigger reward.
| Deposit | Free shares |
|---|---|
£500 to £999 | £40 |
£1,000 to £4,999 (Quidsy Pick) | £100 |
£5,000 to £9,999 | £300 |
£10,000 or more | £500 |
Shares are bought subject to eToro’s fees, so the amount you receive may be slightly lower. Your deposit must stay in for 90 days, and UK customers receive stocks only (no crypto).
Step by Step Guide
Chris's overview
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eToro is running a tiered welcome offer: open an account, make a first deposit, and you get free shares based on how much you put in. We would aim for the £1,000 tier, which gets you £100 in free shares, the best balance of reward against the money you commit.
The clever part: your deposit does not need to be invested. You can leave the full £1,000 sitting as your cash balance, so it is not exposed to the markets. Only the free share itself rises and falls in value. You just need to keep the deposit in place for 90 days.
In our experience the free shares land within about a week, though eToro only guarantees them after the 90-day period. If yours has not shown up within a week, message eToro to confirm it will arrive after the 90 days. After that your deposit is yours: keep investing if you like eToro, or withdraw (a $5 fee and currency conversion apply) or transfer out.
1
Sign up to eToro through The Investors Centre
You are here10 mins
- Click the button below to open The Investors Centre's eToro offer page
- Scroll down to the tiered deposit bonus and click "Claim tiered bonus"
- This takes you to eToro to open your account. Register and complete identity verification
- When asked about your trading interests, select stocks (this is required to qualify)
- When offered, choose your free share. Pick a share as you prefer
You must be a brand-new eToro customer to qualify. If you have an eToro account (or closed one in the last 30 days), the offer will not apply.
2
Deposit £1,000 to reach the £100 tier
5 mins
- Make your first deposit of at least £1,000. Your first deposit sets your reward tier (see the full table below)
- You do not have to invest it. The money can stay as your cash balance, so it is not exposed to the markets
- Only your first deposit counts towards the bonus, so deposit the full amount in one go
Your deposit is not a fee. It stays your money: after the 90-day qualifying period you can withdraw it or carry on investing with it.
3
Receive £100 in free shares+7d
2 mins
- eToro adds your free shares to your account, usually within about a week
- Under eToro’s terms the shares are only guaranteed after the 90-day qualifying period, so that is the latest it could take
- If your free shares have not arrived within a week, contact eToro to confirm they will be added after the 90 days
4
Keep your deposit in for 90 days90d
2 mins
- Leave your deposit in place for 90 days from when you deposited. This is the qualifying period to keep your free shares
- After 90 days the money is yours. If you enjoy using eToro, keep investing with them
- If not, you can withdraw your cash or transfer to another platform. It is a general account, so there is no ISA allowance to worry about
Offer Complete
Finished? Tick off each step above to view and track your total profit.
Quick eToro Review
Completed the offer? Awesome! Here's our full review on why eToro could work well for you going forward.
eToro is a strong, well-regulated platform with genuinely useful social features, and the tiered welcome offer is an easy way to pick up free shares for depositing money you can leave as cash. For claiming the bonus, it is a straightforward yes.
Go in clear-eyed on the costs, though. eToro can charge a small per-trade commission, and a currency-conversion fee applies when you trade US-listed shares or hold dollars, both of which can nibble at returns. There is also no ISA wrapper on this account. Our suggestion: grab the free shares, keep your deposit in for the 90 days, then decide whether eToro is a long-term fit or whether to move your money to a cheaper platform.
eToro (UK) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 583263). Capital is at risk and the value of investments can fall as well as rise. Eligible deposits are protected by the FSCS up to £85,000.