Tell me moreBranch share dealing
Buy and sell shares in all
our UK branches
Are you are an existing Royal Bank customer - looking to deal in shares only once in a while? This could be the service you're looking for.
You can buy and sell shares quickly and easily at your Royal Bank of Scotland branch, using our Branch Share Dealing Service.
It's a straightforward service where we buy or sell shares on your behalf with competitive commission charges. To sell, you will need to bring along your share certificate and appropriate ID. To buy, you will simply need appropriate ID.
To find out more, just call into any local branch and ask a Customer Adviser. You must be over 18 to use this service.
Please note that the Branch Share Dealing Service is only available to Royal Bank of Scotland customers.
Commission Rates
| Value of each deal | Rate |
|---|---|
| First £5,000 | 2.20% |
| Next £7,500 | 1.25% |
| Thereafter | 0.50% |
| Minimum | £45 |
| Maximum | - |
Additional Charges
| Description of charge | Charge |
|---|---|
| Stamp Duty (purchase of UK equities and preference shares only)* | 0.5% of transaction value |
| Stamp Duty (purchase of Irish equities and preference shares only)* | 1.0% of transaction value |
| Panel on Takeovers and Mergers Levy | Flat charge of £1.00 on all New Issue and UK registered equity transactions over £10,000 |
| Unpaid cheques/Direct Debits returned due to insufficient funds | £38.00 |
| Sell Out Fee due to non-payment | £40.00 plus commission |
| Buy Back Fee due to non-payment | £40.00 plus commission |
| Registration of legal documents | £35.00 plus VAT |
Please note that all charges are shown exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated and VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate where applicable.
*Non-CREST eligible and CREST eligible residual stocks are subject to a minimum charge of £5.00, with any greater charges being rounded up to the nearest £5.00.
To carry out a branch share transaction, simply visit one of our branches with original documentary proof of your identity and your address.
This should be one item from the Identification table and one item from the Address Verification table below. Please note that you can't use the same item to confirm both your name and address.
However, if you are unable to provide one item from each table, just speak to our staff who will advise if there are any other documents we may be able to accept to open your new account.
| Address Verification Table |
|---|
| Council Tax bill or payment book (within last 12 months) |
| Utility bill - within last 6 months (mobile phone bills, internet access bills, cable and Satellite TV bills are not acceptable) |
| Current full UK photo card driving licence |
| Current full UK driving licence (old style paper version) |
| Bank/building society/credit card statement (within last 6 months) |
| Original mortgage statement (no more than 12 months old) |
| Benefits book or original notification letter from the Benefits Agency (including Dept. of Work and Pensions) and/or Job Centre Plus confirming the rights to benefits at present. |
| Current home or motor insurance certificate (issued within the last 12 months, can only be used by policy holder) |
| Current local Council rent card or tenancy agreement (private tenancy agreements are not acceptable) |
| Inland Revenue tax notification (not P45 or P60) |
| Solicitors letter confirming recent house purchase or Land Registry confirmation |
| For Students Any item from above can be taken to confirm address. Alternatively, one of the following items is also acceptable. |
| University/College Letter of Acceptance/Enrolment/Offer |
| Student Loan Company/LEA/SASS Award letter |
| UCAS letter |
| Introduction from a recognised UK College / University |
| For 20 years and under |
| UK provisional photo card driving licence |
The Branch Share Dealing Service is usually provided by NatWest Stockbrokers.
The value of investments, and the income from them, can fall as well as rise, and you may not get back the full amount you invest.
No information on this website should be taken as a personal recommendation on the part of NatWest Stockbrokers to buy or sell shares.
NatWest Stockbrokers Limited is a member of the London Stock Exchange and PLUS and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered Office: Waterhouse Square, 138-142 Holborn, London EC1N 2TH. Registered in England No. 1959479.
NatWest Stockbrokers Limited is operated by a joint venture between The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and The Toronto-Dominion Bank. TD Waterhouse Investor Services Europe Limited (a subsidiary of the Toronto-Dominion Bank), authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and a member of the London Stock Exchange and PLUS. Incorporated in England and Wales under registration number 2101863. Registered Office: Exchange Court, Duncombe Street, Leeds LS1 4AX.
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