Our investment apps

You can open an AJ Bell account online in just a few short steps. You’ll need to have some information to hand, including your:

• Personal details
• National Insurance Number
• Debit card
• The details of any account you may be transferring in

Once you've opened your new account, you'll need to make an initial minimum deposit, so that your account is funded. Before opening an account, please make sure you read…

Our mobile apps use the same high level of security as our website. All information sent and received is secured with 256-bit encryption. The apps will also time out after 15 minutes of inactivity.

When you log in, you’ll be offered the option of having the apps remember your username. If you choose this, a key is created that represents your device and is stored on it in an encrypted form. We can…

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your account. It does this by combining something you already know (your login or personal details) with something you physically have access to (your mobile number, email, or smartphone via an authenticator app). Using 2FA means that if your password falls into the wrong hands, your account remains protected.

To set up 2FA on your…

You can set up Touch ID, Face ID, or biometric authentication with the following steps:

iOS

On the iOS app, log in and choose 'Settings'. Here, you can turn on Touch ID, and if your device supports it, enable 'Face ID'.

Android

On the Android app, login and click on the ‘More’ menu, then navigate to your ‘Account settings’. To set up your biometric authentication in the ‘Authentication and security’…

The prices quoted on our investment apps are delayed by 15 minutes. If you’re dealing in equities, the price quoted when you place a deal is the actual price you deal at.