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Bestinvest vs Moneybox

Compare Bestinvest and Moneybox side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Bestinvest

Bestinvest

UK long-term fund and SIPP investors

Bestinvest is a UK investment platform offering stocks, funds, ETFs and ready-made portfolios across ISA, SIPโ€ฆ

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Moneybox

Moneybox

UK beginners saving for the long term

Moneybox is a UK savings and investing app offering ISAs, a Lifetime ISA, pension, round-up investing and reaโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Bestinvest vs Moneybox
Feature Bestinvest Moneybox
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee UK shares: ยฃ4.95 per online trade; telephone dealing: ยฃ30 per trade ยฃ0 commission; 0.45% FX fee applies to US stock trades
Regulators FCA FCA
Best for UK long-term fund and SIPP investors UK beginners saving for the long term
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Bonds
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Funds
Ready Made Portfolios
Isa
Sipp
Business Account
Fractional Shares
-
Investment Plans
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Savings Vaults
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Pros & cons

Bestinvest

Bestinvest

Pros

  • No fund dealing fees
  • No US share dealing fees
  • Free withdrawal and no exit fees
  • SIPP fee is competitive with no setup charge
  • Free unlimited investment coaching sessions
  • Over 3,700 funds, shares, ETFs and investment trusts available
  • Flexible ISA - withdraw and replace without losing allowance
  • FSCS protection up to ยฃ85,000

Cons

  • ยฃ4.95 per UK share and ETF trade
  • FX conversion fee of 0.95% on US shares and foreign currency transactions
  • SIPP minimum charge of ยฃ120 per year even on small balances
  • No fractional shares
  • No demo account
  • Limited to UK and US shares only - no European or Asian exchanges
  • Mobile app redirects to browser for some investment actions
Moneybox

Moneybox

Pros

  • No commission on buying or selling investments
  • No withdrawal fee and no inactivity fee
  • Lifetime ISA with 25% government bonus available
  • SIPP has no monthly subscription fee
  • Round-up feature automates investing from everyday card purchases
  • Wide account range: Stocks ISA, Cash ISA, LISA, Junior ISA, SIPP, GIA
  • Low ยฃ1 minimum investment
  • FCA regulated with FSCS protection

Cons

  • ยฃ1 monthly subscription fee can disproportionately affect small portfolios
  • 0.45% annual platform fee is higher than some low-cost alternatives
  • Very limited individual stock selection (approximately 20 US stocks)
  • Mobile app only - no full desktop web platform
  • No demo account
  • No advanced charting, research tools or economic calendar
  • Transfers in can take up to 30 days
  • Cash ISA requires ยฃ500 minimum and drops to a lower rate below that threshold
Bestinvest

Bestinvest

Bestinvest is a UK investment platform offering stocks, funds, ETFs and ready-made portfolios across ISA, SIPP and general investment accounts, backed by Evelyn Partners.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Moneybox

Moneybox

Moneybox is a UK savings and investing app offering ISAs, a Lifetime ISA, pension, round-up investing and ready-made portfolios, aimed at long-term savers.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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