eToro
£100 Free Cash
General account£100profit
19mins to complete
Offer overviewChris · Your personal guide
eToro is an investment platform for buying stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with social tools for copying other investors.
You get £100 in free shares for depositing £1,000, the best of eToro's tiers for reward against money committed.
The clever part: your deposit does not have to be invested. Leave it sitting as cash, safe from the markets, for 90 days. Only the free share moves in value.
In our experience the shares land within a week, though eToro only guarantees them after 90 days. Then keep investing, or withdraw for $5 plus currency conversion.
Key terms
+£100
Upfront deposit£1,000
Free shares arriveUsually within 1 week
Deposit committed90 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).
Last checked: 9 Sept 2026Full terms(opens in a new tab)
Step by Step Guide
Start here
Sign up to eToro through The Investors Centre
10 mins
- 1Click the button below to open The Investors Centre's eToro offer page
- 2Scroll down to the tiered deposit bonus and click "Claim tiered bonus"
- 3This takes you to eToro to open your account. Register and complete identity verification
- 4When asked about your trading interests, select stocks (this is required to qualify)
- 5When 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.
Up next · 3 steps
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.
Receive £100 in free shares
Within 7 days2 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
Keep your deposit in for 90 days
After 3 months2 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
4 steps to £100
Quick review
eToro
Wondering whether eToro is worth it beyond the bonus? Here is our honest take.
CategoryInvesting Sign-ups
Last updated
Chris' verdictYour personal guide, QuidsyeToro 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.