I've been using this platform for over 2 years now, and, on average the investments have halved in value. Whilst the platform is slick and easy to use, the investments are poor, overinflated, and you'... See more
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Primary Bid is a simple cost effective way for retail investors to access IPO’s and fund raises that would in most cases be reserved for institutional investors. For that alone they should receive cre... See more
Easy to use app with a clear model quick and easy payments interface and prompt addition of investments to my stockbroking account. Really like how PB is giving small investors access to fund raises w... See more
I've used Primary Bid a few times, the process works fine and depending on the level of demand, you either get your full allocation or it gets scaled back. Seamless integration with Hargreaves Lansd... See more
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PrimaryBid gives individual investors access to public company fundraises and IPOs at the same time and same price as institutional investors, commission-free. We were built on the belief that markets should be more inclusive, transparent and fair, and so far over 200,000 investors have gained better access to offers using our platform.
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80 Victoria Street, SW1E 5JL, London, United Kingdom
- www.primarybid.com
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Happy with Primary Bid's offers and…
Happy with Primary Bid's offers and ease of use
September 1, 2022
Simple & effective App
The App makes the application for new share issues very simple and straight-forward. I have used it multiple times without any issues.
September 1, 2022
Excellent and unique service
I have used Primary Bid many times since it began trading and always found it works extremely well. It is a unique service giving smaller investors access to share issues in which they would otherwise be unable to participate.
July 31, 2022
A very good service
I have found Primary Bid to be a very good service giving me timely intelligence as to the possibility of investment followed up with useful information enabling a decision.
August 31, 2022
Not Used I downloaded the app but have never…
I downloaded the app but have never used the service so cannot comment.
August 31, 2022
Reply from PrimaryBid
Hi Stephen,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. If you have any questions about our app or what we offer, you can contact our team here: https://primarybid.com/uk/contact-us
All the best
Kerry
The number of shares offered is…
The number of shares offered is sometimes limited, even though 'notifications' are set to ON on my phone, I am not always notified when a share placing is available, PrimaryBid does not seem to have the clout to participate in some of the better placings. Communication is good when PrimaryBid is contacted.
August 30, 2022
Reply from PrimaryBid
Hi David,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback.
Sorry to hear that you've been experiencing a problem with notifications - I'll have a member of our team reach out to you to resolve this and I'll also pass on your other feedback to the wider team.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.
Kerry
Easy and simple to use
August 30, 2022
Reply from PrimaryBid
Hi John,
Glad to hear it. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
All the best,
Kerry
Sometimes.............
Sometimes, and probably no fault of your own, you issue notice of a forthcoming share issue on very short lead-time. Also, I prefer to access your site via my desktop computer rather than by the app on a my mobile phone.
Nonetheless I find my experience of using PrimaryBid and a GOOD experience
August 30, 2022
Reply from PrimaryBid
Hi Patrick
Thank you for your feedback!
We offer individual investors access to stock market transactions on the same terms as institutional investors which means that when the lead broker on an offer decides to close the institutional book, we're obliged to close the offer on our platform at the same time. This can mean some short-timed offers!
We're glad to hear that you've had a good experience of our platform overall and hope that you continue to use us.
All the best
Kerry
Great idea but should be available in…
Great idea but should be available in an isa and by the time the actual shares arrive miss all the action.
August 30, 2022
Exceptionally helpful
August 3, 2022
Excellent service bringing investment…
Excellent service bringing investment opportunities to retail investors
August 30, 2022
I found primary Bid App to be very…
I found primary Bid App to be very efficient and easy to use. It is a great way to give millions of of retail investors a chance to subscribe for shares which was a privilege just for the institutions.
August 27, 2022
Reply from PrimaryBid
Hi Mohamed
We're so happy to hear that you've had a great experience with our app and resonate with our mission for fair access to public markets!
Thank you,
Kerry
PB offers a good service but …
Primary Bid fills a gap in the market and offers a good service which opens investment to a wider audience in a simple way - excellent. But although research can (and should) be conducted elsewhere, companies raising cash should be obliged to accompany their PB pitch to investors with a short simple (500 word max.?) statement as to why. No legal blather (that can be read elsewhere). Just a simple explanation as to why they want my money.
August 27, 2022
An excellent method of investing in new Tap Issues
An excellent method of investing in new "Tap" issues, in particular for the "Renewables Investment Trusts" sector.
August 26, 2022
Reply from PrimaryBid
Hi Shaun,
Amazing to hear that you're loving our platform!
Thank you for the review.
All the best
Kerry
cant use cash within shares ISA
My buggest complaint is that I cant use existing cash funds already within my Interactive Investor ISA to buy into share issues. Instead I am limited by my annual ISA contribution allowance.
This needs resolving so that one can elect to use ISA cash
August 26, 2022
Reply from PrimaryBid
Hi AmRitu,
We really appreciate you sharing your review. We're currently unable to transfer shares or bonds to an ISA or SIPP account due to HMRC rules. You may be able to apply for shares or bonds directly through your broker by asking them to place an application via your ISA or SIPP account and you'll need to contact your broker for more details.
If you would like any more assistance or information on this, please contact our friendly customer support team here: https://primarybid.com/uk/contact-us
Thanks again!
Kerry
Levelling the playing field
Excellent way for small investors to participate in offering of new shares in PLCs
August 26, 2022
Reply from PrimaryBid
Hi K, thanks so much for your review!
All the best
Kerry
I have always found the staff…
I have always found the staff efficient, knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. The website is easy to negotiate.
August 25, 2022
Reply from PrimaryBid
Hi Terence,
We like to pride ourselves on our great customer service, so it's lovely to hear that this was your experience with the team.
Thanks for taking the time to write the review.
Kerry
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