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All investing involves risk and loss of principal is possible.

Robinhood U.K. Ltd (Robinhood UK) is a company registered in England and Wales (09908051) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 823590). Robinhood UK is also registered with the Financial Conduct Authority for the provision of arranging or making arrangements (including receiving and transmitting orders) with a view to the execution of transactions in cryptoassets and money, under the Money Laundering Regulations.

Robinhood UK onboards UK customers and has the lead customer relationship with UK customers in relation to their use of the Robinhood UK app and website.

Robinhood UK introduces UK customers to Robinhood Securities, LLC for order routing, execution, clearing, settlement, arranging custody services, securities lending and margin investing to eligible UK customers with margin accounts. Margin is provided by Robinhood Securities, LLC. Robinhood UK can only introduce customers to Robinhood Securities, LLC for margin investing.

Robinhood U.K. Ltd introduces UK customers to Robinhood Derivatives, LLC for futures investing.

Robinhood U.K. Ltd introduces UK customers to Bitstamp UK Ltd for cryptocurrency trading. Bitstamp UK Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a cryptoasset firm under the Money Laundering Regulations. Cryptocurrency held through Bitstamp UK Ltd is not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

Margin investing is a high risk product. Leverage can magnify your losses and you could lose more than your initial capital. You must also repay your margin loan and any interest charges, which may result in the sale of securities.

Options and futures are complex products, involve significant risk and are not suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your initial invested capital. You should only invest in financial products that match your knowledge and experience. Please review Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options prior to engaging in options trading and the Futures Risk Disclosure Statement prior to engaging in futures trading.

Stock lending, margin investing and options and futures investing are optional and subject to Robinhood's eligibility and appropriateness criteria.

Robinhood Securities, LLC is regulated in the U.S. by the SEC and FINRA. Robinhood Derivatives, LLC is regulated by the CFTC and is an NFA member.

Robinhood UK, Robinhood Securities, LLC, and Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and Bitstamp UK Ltd are subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Robinhood does not provide investment advice. Individual investors should make their own decisions. Please read the terms before using our services and, if necessary, seek advice.

Commission-free trading refers to $0 commissions on stocks for Robinhood self-directed individual brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities and ADRs. Keep in mind, contract fees apply when trading options and futures and other costs such as exchange fees and regulatory fees may also apply. Please see Robinhood UK’s Fee Schedule to learn more.

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All investing involves risk and loss of principal is possible.

Robinhood U.K. Ltd (Robinhood UK) is a company registered in England and Wales (09908051) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 823590). Robinhood UK is also registered with the Financial Conduct Authority for the provision of arranging or making arrangements (including receiving and transmitting orders) with a view to the execution of transactions in cryptoassets and money, under the Money Laundering Regulations.

Robinhood UK onboards UK customers and has the lead customer relationship with UK customers in relation to their use of the Robinhood UK app and website.

Robinhood UK introduces UK customers to Robinhood Securities, LLC for order routing, execution, clearing, settlement, arranging custody services, securities lending and margin investing to eligible UK customers with margin accounts. Margin is provided by Robinhood Securities, LLC. Robinhood UK can only introduce customers to Robinhood Securities, LLC for margin investing.

Robinhood U.K. Ltd introduces UK customers to Robinhood Derivatives, LLC for futures investing.

Robinhood U.K. Ltd introduces UK customers to Bitstamp UK Ltd for cryptocurrency trading. Bitstamp UK Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a cryptoasset firm under the Money Laundering Regulations. Cryptocurrency held through Bitstamp UK Ltd is not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

Margin investing is a high risk product. Leverage can magnify your losses and you could lose more than your initial capital. You must also repay your margin loan and any interest charges, which may result in the sale of securities.

Options and futures are complex products, involve significant risk and are not suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your initial invested capital. You should only invest in financial products that match your knowledge and experience. Please review Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options prior to engaging in options trading and the Futures Risk Disclosure Statement prior to engaging in futures trading.

Stock lending, margin investing and options and futures investing are optional and subject to Robinhood's eligibility and appropriateness criteria.

Robinhood Securities, LLC is regulated in the U.S. by the SEC and FINRA. Robinhood Derivatives, LLC is regulated by the CFTC and is an NFA member.

Robinhood UK, Robinhood Securities, LLC, and Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and Bitstamp UK Ltd are subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Robinhood does not provide investment advice. Individual investors should make their own decisions. Please read the terms before using our services and, if necessary, seek advice.

Commission-free trading refers to $0 commissions on stocks for Robinhood self-directed individual brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities and ADRs. Keep in mind, contract fees apply when trading options and futures and other costs such as exchange fees and regulatory fees may also apply. Please see Robinhood UK’s Fee Schedule to learn more.

UK Privacy policy

Robinhood U.K. Ltd, 70 Saint Mary Axe (Suite 404), London, England, EC3A 8BE. © 2026 Robinhood. All rights reserved.