British investors can use Webull, though only through the company’s dedicated UK business and not the American platform that built its reputation among active traders.
A separate UK entity
Webull’s UK operation runs as Webull Securities (UK) Limited, a subsidiary authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It launched in 2023 with a narrow offering focused on US-listed shares and has widened its product range since.
UK residents must sign up through the UK app and website. The US version is restricted to American customers, while Webull’s European operation is a different entity, currently centred on the Netherlands. The structure means UK users get a product shaped by British regulation, with a narrower feature set than the US original.
Products on offer
The UK platform currently covers US stocks, UK shares and ETFs, and equities listed in Hong Kong and China. It also provides US options trading and interest-bearing savings accounts.
UK shares and ETFs were added following a partnership with Upvest, an FCA-authorised investment infrastructure provider. The tie-up also brought fractional investing in UK assets, allowing customers to buy portions of shares rather than whole units.
Some features familiar to US users are absent. Margin accounts are not available to UK customers, a limitation that has drawn complaints from more experienced traders.
Stocks and Shares ISA added
The most significant recent development came in April 2026, when Webull UK launched a flexible Stocks and Shares ISA. The account is open to UK residents aged 18 and over and can hold US, UK and Asian shares alongside ETFs within a tax-efficient wrapper, with gains and dividends sheltered up to the annual ISA allowance.
The launch brings Webull into line with rivals that have offered ISAs for years. Its differentiator is access to a broader set of international equities inside the wrapper, an angle aimed at savers who want more than a standard fund-based account.
Tiered accounts and pricing
Webull UK operates a tiered structure. The free tier, Webull Go, provides a curated selection of around 20 popular UK ETFs. A paid subscription tier, Webull Meridian, unlocks the platform’s full UK ETF range.
The company has promoted commission-free trading in US and Hong Kong equities, a move seen as part of a wider fee battle among UK brokers. UK-listed shares have historically attracted a small per-trade charge. Fee schedules in the sector change frequently, and currency conversion costs on US purchases made from sterling accounts can add to the overall expense of trading.
The company has said it expects to roll out further products through 2026.
Investor protection
As an FCA-regulated firm, Webull UK is subject to UK rules on client money and assets. Eligible customers are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to £85,000 if the firm fails. The scheme does not cover losses from market movements or poor investment decisions.
Mixed customer feedback
User reviews are divided. The app earns praise for its design and charting tools, while criticism centres on customer support, the speed of deposits and withdrawals, and unexpected restrictions on certain stocks. Some reviewers have also said the UK platform lags behind the US version in functionality.
Competitive landscape
Webull competes in a crowded UK market that includes Interactive Brokers, IG, eToro, Freetrade and InvestEngine. Rivals have also been expanding their own offerings. IG has introduced extended-hours trading on a selection of US stocks, while other firms have secured FCA authorisation to enter the market.
For British retail investors, the choice increasingly comes down to fees, product range and platform quality, areas where Webull is positioning itself on international market access and trading tools.
Capital at risk
As with all investment platforms, the value of investments can fall as well as rise, and customers may get back less than they put in. Prospective users are advised to check current fees, eligible products and account terms on Webull UK’s official site before opening an account.