An update to
our services

Whats Changing?

In collaboration with our brokerage partners, we are changing our service to align with the direction of the market. An increasing number of our customers are subscribing through their broker or wealth manager, who have made huge progress in the provision of access to primary markets. As a result, we have made the decision to retire the PrimaryBid iOS and Android app and web interface on 16th April 2024.
retire the PrimaryBid iOS and Android app and web interface on 16th April 2024.
Going forward, any subscription to a PrimaryBid deal needs to be made through your broker or wealth manager. Please note firms have different access policies to PrimaryBid offers. Subscriptions may only be permitted if you are an existing shareholder of the issuer and/or an existing customer of the broker or wealth manager. If you are not an existing shareholder you should contact your broker and they will advise if you are able to invest and the relevant steps to take. These steps may vary between each deal and each broker.

Accessing PrimaryBid deals

You can still take part in PrimaryBid deals as a customer of the UK's 3 largest investment platforms. If you are an existing shareholder in the issuer, you will be contacted once the follow-on offer is launched and provide instructions as to how
you can participate.

AJ Bell, Hargreaves Lansdown and Interactive Investor will continue to offer IPOs and other new issues.

Your capital is at risk. The value of investments can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in.
A full list of partners to subscribe through:

What is a broker and why do I need one?

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A broker provides investor access to stock exchanges.

When a company undertakes an IPO or other form of capital raise, the newly issued shares become publicly traded on a securities exchange, like the London Stock Exchange.  Brokers provide access to the buying and selling of these shares on exchange after their issue.  Brokers usually charge a fee for their services.

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A requirement for the trading, settlement and custody of your shares.

As an individual investor you do not have direct access to the exchange, you need a broker to handle your buy and sell orders.  It is the broker who seeks to execute the order on your behalf on exchange.  The broker will also arrange for the settlement and custody of your shares and investment funds following any executed trade on the exchange.

Service Update

Why is this happening?

We launched our UK app and web-based transaction service to meet an important gap in the market: retail investors being unable to access valuable listed UK company fundraisings at the same time and same price as larger institutional investors.However, the market has evolved significantly, reflecting industry advocacy and regulatory change. Retail investor inclusion is now ordinary-course in UK capital markets transactions. In response, UK wealth and investment platforms have grown their propositions and the range of transactions they can support. In fact, the vast majority of demand for PrimaryBid transactions is now channelled through our extensive partner network.As a result of the evolving landscape, we are updating our service to orient with the direction of the market moving forward.

I'm a customer what happens next?

Existing users will have received an email notifying them of the changes and updates to our services. Said-users will be able to access the PrimaryBid app and website until April 16th.From April 17th onwards, the PrimaryBid apps and website will be inaccessible for users, however users can still access PrimaryBid deals through our extensive partner list noted above.

How can I continue to find out about PrimaryBid offers?

To receive email notifications of new deals you can sign up to our deal notification service which will notify you whenever PrimaryBid offers are launched.

Do I have to open a new brokerage account?

This depends on whether your existing broker allows participation in PrimaryBid offers. You can check the full list of partners who allow participation above.

What if I can't place an order via my broker?

With most of the broker partners we work with, they provide an order placing service, however please check with your broker to make sure they offer this. If not, and you wish to continue to participate in PrimaryBid offers, you can check the list above for partners we work with who do provide this service.

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Want to find out about PrimaryBid offers?

if you want to hear about the latest IPOs, follow-ons, retail bonds, investment trust raises and block trades, sign up to get notified when PrimaryBid offers go live.

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Want to find out about PrimaryBid offers?

if you want to hear about the latest IPOs, follow-ons, retail bonds, investment trust raises and block trades, sign up to get notified when PrimaryBid offers go live.

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How does it work?

We work with you to create a co-branded experience for your clients. Making sign-up to PrimaryBid quick and easy.

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No technology integration required. We take care of the heavy lifting.

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Clients can access offers through the PrimaryBid platform (mobile and web), with shares or bonds settling back to their existing General Investment Account.

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How does it work?

We work with you to create a co-branded experience for your clients. Making sign-up to PrimaryBid quick and easy.

01/03

No technology integration required. We take care of the heavy lifting.

02/03

Clients can access offers through the PrimaryBid platform (mobile and web), with shares or bonds settling back to their existing General Investment Account.

03/03

How does it work?

Full alignment with your
process and advisers

Pre-IPO text

During IPO text

What to expect from our offer alerts

 Your data will be processed in accordance with PrimaryBid’s Privacy Notice.Investing in securities involves a significant degree of risk including loss of capital, rarity of dividends, lack of liquidity and potential for dilution and should only be done as part of a diversified portfolio.Only UK residents located in the UK can invest in PrimaryBid offers. Not for distribution to US Persons or persons physically located in the US.PrimaryBid Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales (No. 08092575) with its registered office atFifth Floor, Office B3, 80 Victoria Street, Cardinal Place, London, SW1E 5JL United Kingdom. PrimaryBid Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 779021).

How does it work?

We work with you to create a co-branded experience for your clients. Making sign-up to PrimaryBid quick and easy.

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No technology integration required. We take care of the heavy lifting.

02/03

Clients can access offers through the PrimaryBid platform (mobile and web), with shares or bonds settling back to their existing General Investment Account.

03/03

How does it work?

We work with you to create a co-branded experience for your clients. Making sign-up to PrimaryBid quick and easy.

01/03

No technology integration required. We take care of the heavy lifting.

02/03

Clients can access offers through the PrimaryBid platform (mobile and web), with shares or bonds settling back to their existing General Investment Account.

03/03

How does it work?

Full alignment with your
process and advisers

Pre-IPO text

During IPO text