UK stockbroker, part of Halifax (Bank of Scotland), owned by Lloyds Banking Group. Halifax has low fees, free deposits and withdrawals from your account, and a straightforward account opening process with the option to set up a UK tax-exempt ISA. It is a good choice for beginner investors. Halifax's product selection is weak. Customer support is very poor, taking very long to solve problems. There are no mobile or desktop trading platforms available. BrokerChooser gave Halifax a 4.4/5 rating based on analyzing 500+ criteria and testing via opening a live account.