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I want to buy Paper share certificates

When you buy paper share certificates (also called certified shares), you’ll receive a physical document confirming that you are the registered holder of shares in your chosen company.

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Shareview Dealing is subject to Standard Rates & Charges and Terms & Conditions.

Use Shareview Dealing for secure online trading with real-time pricing and competitive dealing charges.

To buy shares online, you must:

Have a UK address.

Be purchasing shares in a UK company for which Equiniti maintains the share register.

Have your National Insurance number (if you’re a sole UK national).

Have your debit card details.

Have your shareholder reference number (if you already hold shares in the same company). If you do not provide your SRN you could end up with a separate holding being created.

Before you continue, please check that your chosen company is listed by Equiniti.

What happens after you place your trade? (Approximate timeline)

Day 1

Your trade is placed.

By day 10

You’ll receive a contract note and your paper share certificate by post within 10 working days

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Understand the risks

The price and value of investments, and its potential income, can fluctuate. Therefore, you may get back less than the amount you invested. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.

We do not provide advice or make recommendations about investments. If you have any doubts about the suitability of an investment, you should seek advice from a suitably qualified professional advisor.

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Speak to one of our representatives for real-time quotes and competitive charges.

Please note that commission rates for telephone trades differ to online, so you may pay more

To buy shares by phone, you must:

Have a UK address.

Be purchasing shares in a UK company for which Equiniti maintains the share register.

Have your National Insurance number (if you’re a sole UK national).

Have your debit card details.

Have your shareholder reference number (if you already hold shares in the same company). If you do not provide your SRN you could end up with a separate holding being created.

Before you continue, please check that your chosen company is listed by Equiniti.

What happens after you place your trade (approximate timeline)

Day 1

Your trade is placed

By day 10

You’ll receive a contract note and your paper share certificate by post within 10 working days.

Ready to buy?

Give us a call on
+44 (0) 3456 037 037
Lines are open Monday to Friday 8:30 to 17:30 (Excluding UK Bank holidays)

Understand the risks

The price and value of investments, and its potential income, can fluctuate. Therefore, you may get back less than the amount you invested. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.

We do not provide advice or make recommendations about investments. If you have any doubts about the suitability of an investment, you should seek advice from a suitably qualified professional advisor.

Looking for a form?

If you are looking for a form or document, please check our Useful documents page.

Useful documents

Provide your feedback

Take our short survey.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Provide feedback