How to open your GIA

You’ve taken the first important step and signed up. Now, it’s time to open your AJ Bell Dodl general investment account - it’s easier than you might think.

All you need is 10 minutes and you’ll be set up in just a few steps.

Step 1: Choose your account

Log into the Dodl app
Go to ‘Choose an account’
Click on the option to open a new general investment account

Step 2: Basic information

You’ll need to have some details at hand, such as: your date of birth, UK address, National Insurance number, and bank account details.

Step 3: Add cash

Click on ’Add cash’
Choose your preferred method:
- Bank Transfer
- Apple/Google Pay
- Debit card
Enter the amount you wish to add

Step 4: Choose your investments

In your GIA account choose ‘Invest’
Browse the investment options
Select the investment you want - if you’re not sure what to choose head to the learn centre to read ‘What’s your type (of investment)?’
Click ‘Invest’ at the bottom of the page
Select how much you want to invest
Review and confirm investment

And that’s that! We’ll take it from here. There’ll be a short delay between the moment your order is confirmed and when your investment is sat in your account. That’s because buying investments isn’t instantaneous and your order has to be processed. Fund and themed investments can take two to three days while shares can be quicker.

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