When another provider submits a request to transfer your Trading 212 investments or cash to them, we'll notify you in the app and by email. You don't need to do anything. Your transfer will continue automatically 24 hours after we notify you. If you'd like to send it sooner or you've changed your mind, you can review, approve, or cancel the transfer in the app at any time before then.
What is an outgoing transfer request?
An outgoing transfer request is created when you ask another provider (for example, another broker or ISA manager) to move your Trading 212 holdings or cash to them. Once that provider contacts us with the request, it appears in your Trading 212 app under the Portfolio transfers section, and we'll send you an in-app notification and a confirmation email.
Fractional shares are handled differently depending on the account type you're transferring out:
- ISA accounts: any fractional shares are sold, and the proceeds are transferred as cash.
- Invest accounts: fractional shares remain in your Trading 212 account - you can sell them at any time.
📄 Note
You start an outgoing transfer with the receiving provider - not from within your Trading 212 app. If you haven't asked another provider to transfer your holdings and you receive a request, please contact us straight away.
Do I need to approve the transfer?
No - you don't need to take any action. Your outgoing transfer request will progress automatically 24 hours after we notify you, unless you cancel it or approve it sooner. The exact time may vary slightly.
You'll see the automatic processing date and time in the app, in the notification, and in the email we send you.
🤓 Tip
If you'd like your transfer to move as quickly as possible, you can review and approve it right away in the app - you don't have to wait 24 hours.
How do I review, approve, or cancel my transfer?
You can manage your outgoing transfer request at any time before it progresses:
- Open the Trading 212 app and tap the notification, or go to your Portfolio transfers section.
- Tap Review transfer to see the details of the request.
- From there, you can either approve it now to speed it up, or cancel the transfer if you've changed your mind or don't recognise it.
What happens after the 24 hours?
If you don't approve or cancel the transfer within 24 hours, we'll continue with your transfer automatically:
- For cash transfers*: if the cash is available, the transfer is completed. If not, the transfer remains pending until sufficient funds become available
- For cash and stocks transfers: the transfer moves into processing and continues through the standard outgoing transfer process.
You can track your transfer's progress in the app at any time.
*Trading 212 AU does not offer cash portfolio transfers - only stock transfers are supported.
What if I don't recognise the request?
If you didn't request an outgoing transfer, please contact us immediately. You can also cancel the transfer directly in the app before it is automatically processed.
❗️ Important
Trading 212 will never contact you asking you to move money or approve a transfer over the phone, on social media, or through messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. If you're ever unsure, cancel the transfer in the app and get in touch with us through the app or Help Centre.
Does this apply to my SIPP account?
No - this change applies to Invest and ISA accounts across our UK, EU (Germany), CY, and AU entities. If you're transferring SIPP (UK only), the process hasn't changed. You'll still need to review and manually approve the transfer in the app before it can continue. It won't progress automatically after 24 hours.