Individual or joint accounts can be opened online by completing the three paperless steps below:

1. Complete your application online
2. Upload your ID and proofs of address
3. Sign your agreement electronically

Your application will be reviewed by our Account Opening Team, and we will have your account setup within three working days provided your documentation is correct. If you have any Account Opening queries, please contact +353 1 641 6044.

The minimum initial investment amount is €5,000. This can be made up of cash, stock, or a combination of both.

You can fund and activate your account upon receipt of your Goodbody Account Information by post.

Please be aware it can take up to two days following receipt of your funds into our Bank account before you see the funds credited to your Goodbody account.

Goodbody charge a maintenance fee of €100 plus 23% VAT. This fee is charged annually.

We also charge a commission on all buy or sell trades:

• €25 per trade minimum commission.
• 1% commission up to €25,000.
• 0.50% commission on the balance of the trade.

The full list of charges is outlined in the terms of business.

You can invest in the Irish, UK, US and European markets. The standard market opening hours are as follows:

Ireland: 08:00 to 16:30

UK: 08:00 to 16:30

US: 14:30 to 21:00

Goodbody’s trading hours are 8am to 5.30pm. If you place your order outside of these hours, your order will be filled once trading hours and market hours re-open the next working day.

You can invest in Shares and Selected Exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Once your account is open share certificates held independently and shares held with another broker can be transferred to your account after submitting a signed transfer form.