What you need to get started | Robinhood

What you need to get started

To apply for a Robinhood account, you’ll need to have a device that meets our Technology requirements, and meet all of the following individual requirements:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Have a valid National Insurance number
  • Have a UK bank account
  • Have a UK residential address
  • Be a UK resident for income tax purposes
  • Not a US person
Note

The laws and regulations administered by Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation HM Treasury impose restrictions on the provision of services to persons, including UK citizens and permanent residents, who are located in specified sanctioned jurisdictions, including Afghanistan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe. If you travel to these locations, you won’t be able to access your account, and attempted log-ins may lead to account restrictions.

Technology requirements

Robinhood is currently available on iOS, Android, and most web browsers.

iOS

Robinhood is available for iPhone and Apple Watch on the App Store. We support all iOS devices running iOS 16 and newer.

Note

Although we don’t specifically support iOS and Android tablets, our mobile apps may run on your tablet.

Android

Robinhood is available for Android on the Google Play Store. We support all Android devices running Android version 7 (Nougat) and later.

Note

Although we don’t specifically support iOS and Android tablets, our mobile apps may run on your tablet.

Web

Robinhood Web supports Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge; and works on both Macs and PCs.

Disclosures

All investments involve risks, including the loss of principal. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing.

We will occasionally release software updates for the Robinhood app. It’s important that you understand that you’re responsible for upgrading your software and maintaining the latest version of our app on your device. Failing to do so may result in you encountering content that contains out-of-date, missing, or incorrect information including, among other things, important disclosures and agreement updates.

Robinhood will not be responsible for any losses caused by your use of outdated software.

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 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 and margin lending to eligible UK customers with margin accounts. Robinhood Securities, LLC is regulated in the U.S. by the SEC and FINRA. Robinhood UK and Robinhood Securities, LLC are subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Refer to our UK Privacy Policy for more details about our privacy policy.

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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 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.

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. 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 US 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 are subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Robinhood does not provide investment advice. Individual investors should make their own decisions. 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 US 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. Review 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. © 2025 Robinhood. All rights reserved.
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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 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.

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. 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 US 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 are subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Robinhood does not provide investment advice. Individual investors should make their own decisions. 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 US 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. Review 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. © 2025 Robinhood. All rights reserved.