CMC Invest Reviews 288

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the service for its speed and efficiency, especially regarding ISA transfers, which many found to be exceptionally quick and smooth compared to other providers. People also appreciate the user-friendly app, describing it as simple, straightforward, and easy to navigate, with many finding it helpful for tracking transfers and staying informed. However, some people were not happy with the payment process, noting delays and arbitrary confirmations when trying to withdraw funds, despite deposits being fast. There were also occasional reports of slow response times to messages, with some customers receiving no replies or acknowledgments.

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Service

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Payment

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User experience

Users describe positive interactions with the user experience, often highlighting the app's intuitive design... See more

Application

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Response time

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I'm very happy with my experience of using CMC Invest so far. From transferring an existing cash Isa to them, to making my first deposit. This was all done very quickly compared to other providers I a... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Banking made easy and straightforward with competitive interest rates. Cash ISA transfer in was quick and easy using mobile app. UI is basic, but functional. In app messaging fast and effective provid... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Was amazed at the speed of my ISA transfer to thanks to CMC and Moneybox for that. Opening up the account with the app was a bit tricky and frustrating but got there eventually. Very good interest r... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

On wednesday 24 september I withdrew money from my CMC cash isa account to be transfered into my normal bank account to help me pay my bills. That type of transaction usually appears as 'Bank credi... See more

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Company details

  1. Investment Service
  2. Investment Company
  3. Stock Broker

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CMC Invest UK is an award-winning app, backed by 30+ years of financial experience and proprietary end-to-end technology. With our transparent and straight-forward subscription plans, you’ll have access to ISAs, Self-invested Personal Pension, General Investment Account, 4,500+ shares, ETFs and funds, multi-currency wallets, commission-free investing (other charges may apply) – and more. When you invest, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances & may change in the future.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When I transfered to CMC INVEST it was…

When I transfered to CMC INVEST it was quick, easy and smooth. I have not had any issues so far. CMC INVEST offered the best interest rate for ISA's and still do, despite all savings institutions lowering their interest rates.

July 2, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Ian,
So good to hear! Happy you found the transfer smooth and the rates still working in your favour.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID TERRIBLE SERVIVE!

In the process of trying to transfer away from CMC and they keep declining the transfer away stating that the policy number is incorrect despite, me copying and pasting this from the client site and website directly into new providers system. I have also called them and confirmed that the policy number is correct, promised call back but again nothing and the drama goes on!

This has been at a time interestingly enough, when the American market was very lower, so my investment went down, which is understandable, but the holdup in CMC wkring out a basic policy number has meant that the american market has now recovered I have lost out on the recovery growth and yet they are still not responding in a time refresher. Avoid!

April 1, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Lawrence,
We’re really sorry it’s been frustrating. Our customer support team is already on this for you. It looks like the delay has been caused by your current provider sending across incorrect details, but we’re working to get this sorted as quickly as possible. We understand how important timing is, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good

Good, easy app to use for basic functions. Can't trade off book securities though

May 20, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. Off book securities is currently on our roadmap, stay tuned!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far so good

So far so good. The ISA transfer process to CMC was the quickest and smoothest I’ve experienced so far. In fairness that could also partly be due to the previous provider but the application and set up was quick and easy. The app is simple to use and the interest rate is market leading , though that could obviously change. No complaints so far

June 20, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Roger,

Thanks for the review, we're so glad to hear about your experience with us! If you need anything or have questions in the future, we're always here to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and responsive

Found the CMC Invest quick to assist on some queries and requests for Cash ISA (transfer and producing ad hoc statements).
The team is friendly and responsive.

June 10, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Alexis,
Thank you for your kind feedback! We're really pleased to hear that you've found our team helpful and responsive. If there's anything else we can help with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Held my money for 11 days!!


I opened a new Cash ISA with CMC and transferred £20k into it, which was all very easy and quick - they took my money immediately!! They did immediately reduce the interest rate though!! I then read the bad reviews here, panicked and made a request to withdraw my £20k immediately with 2 x £10k withdrawals one after the other.

The first £10k went into my current account 3 days later. But the second didn't. I messaged CMC on the app and waited 1 week but nothing happened and no reply. After a few days, I received a separate message about needing to verify my funds.

So, I phoned CMC which was easy, they answer very quickly, but there is pretty much no security over the phone. They said my account had been frozen until I provide evidence of my funds, which I did.

After that and 9 days after my original request to withdraw the the £10k, it was back in my CMC account, so I phoned them again and they said the payment had been rejected but they did not know why. They told me to request the withdrawal again, so I did.

I then received a message that they needed more evidence. I phoned them to ask them what they needed and they weren't able to advise.

A day later the £10k was back in my account again! I requested it to withdraw again and, finally, after 11 days and lots of messages and phone calls, they allowed the withdrawal. I have asked them for interest on the 11 days the £10k was held in "limbo" but they have not replied.

I am closing my CMC account now as it is very poor on security, they take ages to process refunds, restrict/ freeze your account whenever they feel like it and the communication on the ap is diabolical (phone is much better but low on security)... they also reduced the interest rate as soon as I opened the account and I lost interest whilst my money was held in limbo between accounts.

June 9, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We understand how frustrating delays can be, especially when it comes to accessing your own funds. As regulated firm, we are required to carry out certain verification checks in specific circumstances. These checks are in place to protect all customers and ensure we meet our compliance obligations.

We understand this led to a longer processing time in your case, and while we aim to handle such situations as efficiently as possible, we must sometimes request additional information before proceeding. We appreciate your cooperation and are glad your withdrawal was successfully completed.

We’re sorry to hear that you've decided to close your account and will ensure your feedback is passed on to the relevant teams to help improve our processes going forward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and support

I had a great experience setting up my cash ISA with CMC Invest. They were very helpful when I had questions. They were great when I called to discuss my ISA transfer which I initiated on the App and my previous provider were being very unhelpful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

June 9, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Pauline,
We're delighted to hear your Cash ISA setup went smoothly and that our team could support you through the transfer process. We really appreciate the recommendation, thank you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What a totally ridiculous response.

This company closed my account without reason apparently a 'business decision'. No other explanation. I had invested, not made any changes, additions or withdrawals. I recommended them to friends. This company has proved unprofessional and untrustworthy. For what seemed a good choice has proved to be the opposite. Stay well clear.

June 4, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Janice,
Thank you for your feedback. We understand how frustrating it can be to have your account closed and we’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.

While we appreciate your interest in our platform, we must adhere to strict internal policies and regulatory obligations. In some cases, this means we are unable to provide specific details behind certain business decisions — including account closures.

We assure you that such decisions are never taken lightly and are always made with the integrity and security of our platform in mind.

If you believe there has been a misunderstanding or would like to discuss this further, please contact our support team directly via email support@cmcinvest.com or call +44 (0)20 3003 8303.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Couldn't open account

Tried to open an account, but their system wouldn't accept my post code. I emailed twice in the last week, no reply. I will stay well clear

May 29, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Rick,
Sorry to hear you had trouble signing up. This may have happened if the app isn’t updated — make sure you’re on the latest version.

We also reached out via Trustpilot asking for more info so we could look into your case, but haven’t heard back yet. If you’re still keen, drop us a message at support@cmcinvest.com — we’d be happy to help.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cash ISA Transfer Still in Progress after One Month

Opening the new cash ISA and depositing cash was fast.

However, I asked to transfer a cash ISA from another provider on the 11th of April 2025 and it is still pending one month later (we're now 27/05/2025).
The customer service is useless as they barely read the secured messages and ignored the attached screenshot of conversations from the other provider. They not only are super slow but lack reading skills.

I was the one having to explain to them how to proceed the transfer request as the other provider requires to have forms being sent by post, which I had to explain three times to CMC, attaching screenshot of my conversations with the other provider.

I read some reviews here stating the transfers were quick for them. Sadly, this is not my experience at all. I do not trust CMC Invest and given that my transfer will probably never complete, I will take my money somewhere else.

May 19, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello,

We're sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating transfer delays can be. Our team have been chasing the other provider, who has confirmed they are working through a backlog.

CMC Invest also does not use postal forms for ISA transfers - we submit all requests electronically to ensure efficiency and security.

We are actively following up with the other provider for updates and will keep you informed. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team if there's anything else we can assist with.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ISA transfer

Recently completed an ISA transfer using CMC. The process was very straightforward and easy. I appreciated being kept informed (via the app) throughout the process.

May 16, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello,
Thank for your review, we're so pleased to hear about your ISA transfer experience! If you ever need assistance in the future, we're here to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but good things to report

Ease of transferring my ISA, regular progress updates, easy to use app, so far so good. A great rate...long may that reign! Also spoke to a "real life person", who was helpful, informative and friendly.

April 30, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Amanda,
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. Our customer support team will be pleased to hear your kind words—they’re always happy to help! Enjoy the great rate, and feel free to reach out anytime.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Was amazed at the speed of my ISA…

Was amazed at the speed of my ISA transfer to thanks to CMC and Moneybox for that. Opening up the account with the app was a bit tricky and frustrating but got there eventually. Very good interest rate and long may that continue please :)

May 8, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Simon,
We're thrilled that you're happy at the speed of your ISA transfer and interest rate. We've also shared your app feedback with our team as we're always working hard to make things better for our customers. If you need any help or have more suggestions, feel free to reach out!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth transfer in of my Cash ISA…

Smooth transfer in of my Cash ISA account from another provider and great interest rate of 5.7%. Good experience so far.

May 8, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Marvis,
Thank you for sharing your feedback, it's great to hear about your seamless experience. Thanks for choosing us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Transfer was made quickly and…

Transfer was made quickly and efficiently. Kept informed every step of the way. Great rate of interest. What's not to recommend. Excellent service.

May 7, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello David,
We're delighted to hear about your transfer was quick and seamless, thank you for sharing for your experience!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

"OK" until you want to withdraw

Moved my ISA to them attracted by a bonus...

Had to chase up the bonus, they claimed an "adminstration error", they did pay it in the end.

App is poor compared to others, and customer service is hopeless. They ignore emails/secure messages, so you have to phone them. A little odd for an "app" product.

When I wanted a small withdrawal, a few months later. Email confirmation said 3-5 days. I never received the money.

After two lengthy calls to customer services, they told me it was MY FAULT for not chasing it up as there was an internal hold on the payment!
I had no notification of this mysterious hold. They didn't actually need anything from me, so I don't believe them.

First CS promised the payment would be made within a few hours. Turned out to be a lie.
Later, the second CS said it would be another day to process...I get the idea they don't know what they're doing. Not great for an organisation holding your money.

UPDATE: Finally recieved the withdrawal (7 working days) after:
1 secure message (never answered)
3 phone calls
Account is an "easy access" cash ISA.

April 28, 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Dave,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you faced with your ISA transfer and withdrawal. This is not the standard we aim for, and we are currently investigating this to understand what went wrong and ensure it doesn’t happen again.

We appreciate your feedback and are committed to improving our service. If you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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