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

Customers had positive experiences with the app, finding it well-laid out, intuitive, and easy to use for... See more

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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  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 4 out of 5 stars

So far good customer services

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 credit CMC Market invest". The money left my CMC account since 24 september at 00:06 and it was supposed to reach my nationwide bank account in two working days. Today we are monday 29 september and still no sign of my money anywhere. I need answer. I have lost trust in CMC.

Edir : After calling them and reaching some of the team members who helped me a lot (we have to give them credit) we could fix the issue. Therefore my ratings went from 1/5 to 2/5. Indeed I am waiting for the fund to be credited to my bank account before further raising my rating.
Second editing : finally the issue got fixed with the help of CMC invest staff members who even called today to make sure everything was fine. I call that good customer services. Therefore I decided to raise my ratings

29 September 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Grace,
Sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with your withdrawal. We’re glad our team were able to get this resolved and that you felt supported throughout- really appreciate you taking the time to update your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Transferring a cash ISA to CMC from my…

Transferring a cash ISA to CMC from my previous provider was a simple and easy process and I was kept informed by update messages.

24 September 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Geoff,
Great to hear your ISA transfer went smoothly and that our updates kept you informed - thanks for sharing your experience!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Very slow setting up transfer

Very slow setting up transfer. The interest rate was slashed so I cancelled and closed account.
Hell of a job to get past their bot. Never again.

8 September 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Nigel,
Sorry you had a frustrating experience. The delay was down to the other provider being quite slow in sending over the details, but we appreciate your patience. If there’s anything else you need, we’re here to help.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

ISA transfer out

I have a cash ISA with CMC which I am trying to transfer to another provider. It was easy to set up the account (with what was a good interest rate) but this then dropped drastically.
Despite my new provider contacting CMC more than once, their transfer department seem to have no record of them doing so.
I have telephoned, emailed and messaged but am getting nowhere.
Meanwhile my money is sitting in an account which now has a low interest rate.
Looking at other reviews it seems that I'm not the only one having these difficulties so be warned.

19 September 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Trying to transfer out my cash isa with…

Trying to transfer out my cash isa with no end of problems. The new provider needs a sort code and cmc do not have one as they are not a bank. I have sent a message today to the new isa provider hopefully to find a solution
Also it takes days for them to reply to a message in my case 15 days
Be careful should you want a cash isa with them
I would steer clear for piece of mind

12 September 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello,
Thanks for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear about the difficulties you faced with your ISA transfer. We did reach out to request more information so we could look into this further, but we didn’t receive a response.

Transfers can sometimes be delayed depending on how the receiving provider handles the process, but we’re always happy to help resolve any issues if we have the details.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward

Everything is upfront and straightforward.

13 September 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Barrie,
Great to hear you’ve found everything clear and straightforward, thanks for the feedback!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

User friendly website information clear…

User friendly website information clear and simple format Anthony donovan thanks

11 September 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Anthony,
Really appreciate your feedback, it’s great to hear you’ve found the site user-friendly and straightforward. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

CMC Invest offers both reasonable interest rates & is simple to navigate through.
Screens are simple & succinct. Agood example of how online investment companies should operate.

6 September 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Richard,
Thanks for the great feedback - we’re really glad you’re finding CMC Invest easy to use and straightforward. We’ll make sure to share your kind words with the team!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CASH ISA TRANSFER NOT BEEN HAPPENING

I opened my Cash ISA with CMC Invest Ltd with no issues and transferred my existing Cash ISA into my CMC account quickly . They reduced their rates drastically and within my rights I want to access my funds by transferring it to another Cash ISA provider but CMC Invest are not responding any of my emails . I sent them my transfer form and the letter already been sent out to them by my new provider . Unfortunately , they are not communicating with me or the new provider to initiate the transfer . PLEASE AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS !!!!

2 September 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Ilknur,
Sorry for the frustration you experienced. I can confirm your transfer has now been completed, and it was processed within the 15-day regulatory period. The delay came from the other ISA provider, who sent paper forms which naturally take longer to handle. If you need anything else, please feel free to reach out.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cash ISA Unacceptable Money Withdrawal Delays

I opened a cash ISA account at CMC Invest (CMCI) in early June at 5.7% AER variable (including 0.85% bonus for 90 days). But on 16 June, CMCI decreased the 5.7% rate to 5.44% even though the Bank of England did not reduce the UK bank rate at their June meeting.
When I tried to withdraw money from the cash ISA back to my other UK bank account which was used to transfer money into the ISA initially, I was surprised that CMCI required me to upload a bank statement of that UK bank account (I had never been asked to provide such from any other UK banks). After my uploading, CMCI took 2 days to "verify" my statement.
Then, worse still, I withdrew £1 from the cash ISA fo my other UK bank account. I was shocked that it took SIX days to reach my other bank account. CMCI's serious delay in money withdrawal from my cash ISA is totally unacceptable!

11 August 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Fred,
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. While changes to the Bank of England base rate do influence the rates we offer, we don’t always reduce our rates when the base rate goes down - we aim to remain competitive while balancing market conditions.

I’m sorry to hear about the delay you experienced with your withdrawal, and I appreciate you raising this. We’re continuing to work on speeding up the process so it’s smoother next time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I can't get past verifying my email

I can't get past verifying my email. I signed up a month ago and after several failed attempts, they asked me to phone them to sort it out. When I did, they confirmed that it should be easy to fix and if I sent them a screenshot they would fix it that day. That was 12th Aug, and I sent the screenshot by email the same day, the title was my application reference number. I'm writing this on 3rd Sep and nothing has happened.

3 September 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Anthony,
Sorry for the hassle - we had some maintenance around that time which may have affected your email verification. I understand one of our team has since given you a call to get this sorted. If you run into any further issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out - we’ll be happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Transfer of cash isa into CMC Invest…

Transfer of cash isa into CMC Invest was faultless and very quick, a fantastic service would highly recommend on my experience so far thank you.
Although I have to say I’m concerned after reading the negative reviews on here regarding customers trying to withdraw/access their money,hopefully this is a bump in the road and it won’t continue.
Keep up the great work CMC invest and banish those negative reviews.

26 August 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Garry,
Thanks so much for your kind words - we’re really glad your ISA transfer went smoothly. We understand your concern and want to reassure you that withdrawals are being processed as normal. We appreciate the recommendation and your support means a lot to the team!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hopeless

Hopeless. Tried to sign up for a special "expires today" ISA but web site was too busy to allow me to fully register. Since then I get bombarded with "why didn't you complete your investment" spam mails from them. Useless.

3 September 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Early days but the transfer was…

Early days but the transfer was completed quickly and smoothly

2 September 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello,
Great to hear your transfer went through quickly and smoothly! Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If you need your money quickly, maybe look elsewhere

It all seemed fine at the beginning, but as soon as I intended to withdraw money from my flexible ISA, that's when my experience went downhill.
You are required to provide bank statements for withdrawing money (which is common practice, and that's fine). However, having bank account evidence checked / approved takes far too long. I've been waiting 5 days now, and I still can't access my money.
They also don't work weekends, so that probably adds to the problems experienced.
It's a shame to moan like this, as everything else has been fine. But when you need your money, having slow systems in place is too much of a blocker for me. Especially so when you consider how much competition there is, and easier / smoother experiences to be had elsewhere.

I've updated this because it's become even worse!
Not only are my bank statements not enough, I now have to speak to them to verify details - which wasn't in anyway made clear to me before hand.
I'm still waiting to access my money. If I'm totally honest, I think it would be faster to transfer the money to another provider and withdraw it from them...

1 September 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello David,
Thanks for sharing your feedback and sorry again for the trouble you had with your withdrawal. I’m glad to confirm the issue has now been resolved, and we really appreciate your patience. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out anytime.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, Speedy Transfers and very helpful

26 August 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Peter,
Thanks for your feedback! Great to hear you found the service speedy and helpful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommend for cash ISA

Would recommend. Dealt with my ISA transfer quickly and smoothly

28 August 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Leigh,
Thanks so much for recommending us! We’re really pleased to hear your ISA transfer went through quickly and smoothly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service is excellent

Customer service is excellent. Thank you Harry, Marco and all. The experience felt like a personal service. The app is easy to use and straight forward. There was a drop down on the isa screen about where to draw money from to buy shares. The option I saw defaulted to the general invest screen and my eyesight even with glasses is poor so I did not notice. So I went round in circles until I saw that all I had to do was use the drop down to select the ISA account to pay money from. I use a magnifying glass sometimes to help so it wasn't a problem and actually quite useful making it easy to select an account from which to pay for shares. I am happy with security options. Also bank transfer is easy. When I sent an email asking for a stock to be added I gave a quick explanation why I thought it was a good investment and it was added which was a nice surprise. i have set up a stocks and shares ISA and feel happy putting money there knowing there are people to call who are easy to talk to.

28 August 2025
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Reply from CMC Invest

Hello Steve,
Thanks so much for your kind words! Harry and Marco will be thrilled to hear your feedback, and we’re really glad you’re finding the app easy to use and secure. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out again.

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