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If you enable interest, we will hold your cash in qualifying money market funds and banks. Otherwise, we will hold it only in banks. Interest applies on cash in an investment account. Terms apply. When investing, your capital is at risk.

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Earn interest on your entire uninvested cash balance, big or small. One rate for all.

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Your cash is always free to use. Withdraw or invest it at any time without an impact on your interest rates and without any penalty fees.

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Your interest is paid daily, maximising your earnings

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Full of resources, amazing for someone without a deep knowledge in trading or finances

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I’ve been using Trading 212 for a while…

I’ve been using Trading 212 for a while now, and overall my experience has been very positive. The platform is clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate, which makes it great for both beginners and more experienced traders. One of the things I appreciate most is the commission-free trading and the wide range of stocks and ETFs available. Deposits and withdrawals are generally smooth, and the app performance is fast and reliable. The pie feature is also a standout—it makes long-term investing and portfolio management much more convenient and automated. Overall, Trading 212 is a solid platform that delivers great value, especially for those looking to invest with low costs and a user-friendly interface.

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Safe Haven !

I feel my funds are being well looked after and are in a secure and safe place earning us a gradually increasing sum. Thank you.

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Going well so far

So far so good… great app and love the interest update… haven’t tried a withdrawal yet so can’t 100% review

Paul

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The ease of deposit and withdrawal

The ease of deposit and withdrawal. The tax free savings also is amazing.

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Excellent

Excellent - easy to use, clear to understand. A pleasure.

Nicole

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Excellent

Straight forward, clear reliable App. I am able to literally watch my money grow day after day. Flexible Cash ISA means moving money is simple and can be replaced within my allowance.

Peter Beale

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Transferring a Stocks and Shares ISA to…

Transferring a Stocks and Shares ISA to a Trading 212 Cash ISA was so easy.

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Very informative app

Very informative app. Helps and guides exactly what and how to operate your funds. Has been a great experience so far

Marium Bilal

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Easy to use platform

Easy to use platform, and has changed my investing for the better

James

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Excellent in every way

Excellent in every way . Keeps you updated on interest etc.

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Love the daily updates with how much…

Love the daily updates with how much interest I’m earning! Dopamine hit for the right things!

Annemarie Parker

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Great and easy trading platform

I have had a very good experience with Trading 212. The platform is easy to use, the app works smoothly, and it is simple to buy and manage investments. Everything is clear and convenient, even for beginners. I am very satisfied with the service.

Tatjana Kalnina

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Great service, with tutorials to help learn more about the markets and trade tools.

Josh

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Easy to use and watching your savings…

Easy to use and watching your savings grow is brilliant. Can easily put money straight from your bank into trading 212 account. Love it!

Hilary Lees

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I’m pleased I transferred my isa I’ve found trading 212 easy to deal with and thrilled with the interest it generates

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User friendly platform

I found the platform easy to use. You can see all accounts at a glance. You can deposit and withdraw money very easy. Thank you

Ana_Findlator

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Easy to use

Easy to use, should have switched to 212 a long time ago. Have had money sat doing nothing in bank accounts for far too long.

Alan French

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I am getting money back for paying the…

I am getting money back for paying the things I’d buy anyway and also get interest on the money in my account, which is more than I get with my bank. The investment section is well worth a look at too.

customer

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Easy to register and set up and I like…

Easy to register and set up and I like that you can see the amount increase on a daily basis… helps you know exactly how much it earns and where you are with your funds.

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Frequently asked questions

What is uninvested cash?

Uninvested cash is any cash that you have not invested in instruments like stocks and ETFs. Uninvested cash is held in banks and QMMFs. Learn more about QMMFs below.

How does it work?

Enable interest on cash and start receiving daily interest on the cash in your account.

Which account types are eligible for interest?

All accounts are eligible for interest.

What are the current interest rates?

In the app, tap on 'Earn Interest on cash', and you will find the current interest rates. You can also see our terms and fees.

Are there any min or max balance requirements to earn interest?

There are no minimum or maximum balances requirements.

How do I enable the interest?

Login to your account, tap on 'Earn Interest on cash', follow the instructions and tap the 'Enable' button. You'll need to consent to having your cash held in qualifying money market funds (QMMFs).

What if I don't want to earn interest?

You can disable at any time via the 'Interest on cash' dashboard in your app.

How does Trading 212 hold my cash to earn this interest?

As we’re not a bank, we use a mixture of products and vehicles such as qualifying money market funds, time deposits, and current accounts. This is why it’s mandatory to accept QMMFs to receive interest.
You can see how your cash is held at any time from your interest on cash dashboard. This data’s updated once per day at midnight and is based on your settled cash balance. Learn more about settled cash balances here.

What's a qualifying money market fund (QMMF)?

A qualifying money market fund holds mainly short-term, low-risk financial assets, aiming to maintain a stable value. These funds are designed to be low-risk places to keep your cash while earning a bit of interest, and they're often used for the cash portion of retirement or investment accounts. They're called "qualifying" because they meet certain regulations that allow them to be considered as cash equivalents.

Who uses QMMFs?

Pension funds, insurance funds, banks, and other major financial institutions.

These institutions typically use QMMFs to hold large amounts of money. Over €1 trillion is held in QMMFs in Europe and over $6 trillion in the USA as of January 2024.

How is the daily interest payment calculated?

Daily interest payments are calculated using the industry standard AER formula:

(1+r/n)^n - 1, where
  • r = interest rate
  • n = compounding frequency (365.25 days)

We use 365.25 days to account for leap years.
Example
USD AER = 5%
USD cash balance = $1,000
  • Daily payment (DP) = Cash balance * [(1 + AER) ^ 1/365.25 - 1]
  • DP = $1,000 * [(1 + 0.05) ^ 1/365.25 - 1]
  • DP = $1,000 * (1.05 ^ 1/365.25 - 1)
    • 365.25th root of 1.05 = 1.00013358
  • DP = $1,000 * (1.00013358 - 1)
  • DP = $1,000 * 0.00013358
  • DP = $0.13358

How often do I get interest?

Interest payments are made daily, rounded down to the nearest cent. Amounts below 0.01 are carried forward.
If the daily interest falls below a 0.01, it will accrue until reaching a 0.01 or more, at which point it will be paid.

Do I have to pay taxes on the earned interest?

This depends on your tax residency and the type of account you hold with us. This is not personal tax advice and in case of doubt, you should contact a tax advisor or the relevant tax authorities. In summary:
  • If you are an ISA account holder, your interest does not suffer any withholding tax and you do not owe any additional tax.
  • If you are a UK tax resident, and depending on your personal circumstances, you may need to pay tax (via your personal tax return) or may be eligible for a refund of tax. You will need to contact HMRC directly with any specific taxation questions as we are unable to offer personal tax advice.
  • If you are a non-UK tax resident, and depending on your personal circumstances, you may need to pay additional tax, while your ability to receive a refund will depend on whether there is a double taxation treaty between the UK and your country of residency. In both cases, you should contact the relevant tax authorities with any queries.

Which currencies earn interest?

In the app, tap on 'Earn Interest on cash' and you'll find which currencies earn interest. You can also find them on our terms and fees page.

What happens if I don't opt in for the higher interest?

If your account's opened prior to 11.12.2023, you will continue receiving interest until 12.02.2024. If you want to receive interest after this date, you'll need to enable it manually from the dashboard.

Is my money still protected?

Where we hold your money with a bank, you are protected by the FSCS up to a limit of £120,000. Learn more about how your money is protected here.

Money placed with a QMMF is treated as an investment and not as money held with a bank. In the unlikely event that the QMMF fails to maintain their low-risk strategy, as with any investment, the protection will not be available. We carefully select all QMMFs to ensure that they are highly liquid, stable in value and maintain their highly regulated status.

Can QMMFs go down in value?

If a QMMF in which your cash is invested in goes down in value, this may affect the value of your uninvested cash held in the QMMF. However, to manage this risk, we select only high-quality QMMFs and we monitor them frequently. Learn more about the risks of QMMFs and how we manage them here.

How much of my money is held in QMMFs?

You can see your cash holdings in QMMFs and banks through the app's interest on cash dashboard, and in the 'Cash in banks' and 'Cash in QMMFs' sections of your account activity and monthly statements.

How often do interest rates change?

Interest rates are based on rates we receive from the banks and QMMFs we hold your cash with. These rates are based on the central banks' rates, like the Bank of England's base rate. If the central bank rate changes, you can expect a change in the interest on cash.