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The onboarding at Rathbones Shares was smooth which makes the subsequent experience even more frustrating. Once they have your money, the quality of service drops dramatically. Getting anyone to help you with an actual problem is nearly impossible.
Pros: Demo account available|Clean UI|Copy trading available|Customizable dashboard
Cons: Currency conversion fee exists
I lost a significant amount because Rathbones Shares did not execute my stop loss during a flash crash. They said the market was illiquid. Other brokers managed to execute. I have no proof they did not trade against me. Avoid.
Pros: Smooth onboarding|Wide product range
Cons: Wish they had more educational resources|No live chat on mobile
I found Rathbones Shares after a friend recommended them and the initial impression was positive. But since last summer later, I have encountered so many issues that I cannot recommend them. Trades failing, charts not loading, and support tickets going unanswered for days at a time.
Pros: Real-time alerts|Economic calendar|Social trading features|Customizable dashboard
Cons: Minor UI glitches occasionally|Charting tools need more indicators
Rathbones Shares locked my account without warning and demanded documents I had already submitted. for roughly four months later I still do not have access to my funds. Their compliance team does not respond to emails. I am considering legal action.
Pros: Comprehensive tools|Stable platform|Competitive fees|Multiple order types
Cons: Charting tools need more indicators|Search feature is basic
Do not use Rathbones Shares for anything serious. I used them for nearly two years for small trades and it was okay. When I deposited a larger amount and traded more, my account was flagged, my withdrawals were delayed, and I was asked to explain my trading. They treat active traders like criminals.
Pros: Risk management tools|Easy to use platform|Clean UI
Cons: Mobile app could be improved
I was contacted by Rathbones Shares through social media. They promised guaranteed returns of 20-30% monthly. Being naive, I invested. The "account manager" pressured me to invest more and more. When I finally tried to take profit, my account was frozen and they stopped responding. Classic Ponzi/advance fee fraud.
Cons: Blocked my account|No legitimate license|Fake returns
The hidden fees at Rathbones Shares are the real scandal here. What they advertise and what they actually charge are two different things. By the time I realized how much I was paying in various fees and spreads, I had already lost a meaningful amount.
Pros: Reliable uptime|High security standards|Risk management tools
Cons: Withdrawal takes 1-2 business days|Limited social trading features
I was contacted by Rathbones Shares through social media. They promised guaranteed returns of 20-30% monthly. Being naive, I invested. The "account manager" pressured me to invest more and more. When I finally tried to take profit, my account was frozen and they stopped responding. Classic Ponzi/advance fee fraud.
Pros: Initially responsive customer service
Cons: Blocked my account|No legitimate license|Fake returns
Customer support at Rathbones Shares seems to be run by people who have never used the platform. Every time I call with an issue, I end up explaining how their own system works before they can help me. It would be funny if my money was not involved.
Pros: Low minimum deposit|Professional team|Helpful community forum
Cons: Limited social trading features
The platform itself is okay, but the customer service at Rathbones Shares is truly awful. I waited weeks for a response to a simple inquiry. When they did respond, it felt like a generic template that did not address my specific issue at all.
Pros: Fast deposits|Wide product range
Cons: Minor UI glitches occasionally