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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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  1. Non-bank financial service
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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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This is a very important innovation

This is a very important innovation. It provides access to initial capital raising that would not normally be available to retail as well as some that might be through your broker. The app is simple enough though I have had some problems with payments on occasion. The amounts it is possible to invest are relatively small but must be placed in an investment account (not ISA or SIPP). This process has worked well so far. There is very little information about the issues so you need to do your own research. However, this is probably always advisable! I have used this app extensively and will continue to do so. One aspect I am unclear on is protection if the company fails after you have paid to subscribe to an issue. However, as the sums involved and outstanding are relatively small I have not pursued this question so, caveat emptor.

25 August 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used PrimaryBid for the first time a…

I used PrimaryBid for the first time a few weeks ago. It was efficient, effective and easy to use. I will most certainly use it again.

20 July 2022
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Reply from PrimaryBid

Hi Christopher, and welcome to PrimaryBid!

I'm happy to hear that you had such a smooth experience. If you should ever need any assistance, or like to leave us any further feedback, you can contact the team here: https://primarybid.com/uk/contact-us

Thank you,
Kerry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient

Efficient, also when transferring to another broker.

25 August 2022
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Reply from PrimaryBid

Hi Robin,

Great to know that you received an efficient service and transfer from us to your brokers account. Thank you for the 5* rating!

All the best,
Kerry

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

CONTACT

CANT CONTACT YOU WHEN PROBLEMS ARRIVE

25 August 2022
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Reply from PrimaryBid

Hi David

Sorry to hear that you've had problems contacting our team. You can email us at enquiries@primarybid.com or give us a call on 0203 026 4750 9am-5pm (and during time-sensitive offers) where a member of our team would be happy to assist you.

Kerry

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Opportunity to participate in fund raisings not otherwise accessible to private investors

The app is easy to use, shares have always been deposited into my sharedealing account without any problems. It would be nice if the ap showed a little more detail about past transactions e.g. the date of the transaction and (if the application was scaled back) the number of shares allocated.

23 August 2022
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Reply from PrimaryBid

Hi Stuart,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this valuable feedback. I've noted your point on past transactions and will pass that to the wider team.

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
Kerry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Access to Offers

Asked about being able to apply for offers through their web site. Replied that they were currently working on enabling this.
Reply was almost immediate and informed.
Excellent customer services.

23 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent Primary Bid experience

I recently joined PB to get access to new issues. The process to join was very smooth. In addition taking the first step to buy a new issue was great all the way from the announcement through to the transfer of stock to broker. The announcement was the first news before I heard on any other channel. Funding was easy to do. And I was updated through the process. A great experience.

14 May 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb service

I recently had to contact Primarybid about a niggling admin matter that had been bothering me for a while. To my surprise, someone replied to my email within 2 minutes with an answer to my query. I wish I had gotten in touch with them sooner. Well done.

6 March 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from PrimaryBid

Hi Terri,

Amazing to hear that we were able to assist you with your matter. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us again, we're here and happy to help!

Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review.
Kerry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This a wonderful platform to buy…

This a wonderful platform to buy companies shares, it is so easy to bid for shares and very good service and excellent communication and reliable service and support before buy shares and after. Very good and trusted platform to trade.

7 February 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from PrimaryBid

Hi Elder,

Thank you so much for your kind comments here, I'm so glad to hear that you're having a positive experience with our platform. Of course if there's ever anything we can do to help you, or anything we can do to further improve this experience, you can contact the team here: https://primarybid.com/uk/contact-us

Thanks again!
Kerry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

'support' replied promptly

'support' replied to my queries in minutes, not hours or days. Most unusual these days.

30 January 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from PrimaryBid

Hi Robert,

Thanks so much, we pride ourselves in getting back to our customers as soon as possible. Happy to hear that you were pleased!

Kerry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process of investing in IPOs… made easier

The whole process of investing in IPOs and new bonds otherwise not available to private investors . Quick effective communication and share transfers .

28 December 2021
Unprompted review
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Reply from PrimaryBid

Hi Tweedie,
It's great to hear from you and thank you for taking the time to leave us your review! Myself and the team are always here to help should you need.

Hope you have a great start to the New Year.

Kerry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using Primary Bid for Retail Sale

First time using Primary Bid for a retail sale. Easy to register. Simple processes but with ability to access all documents. I messed up my broker details. Sorted out with no fuss. New shares credited to broker account as expected.

18 December 2021
Unprompted review
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Reply from PrimaryBid

Hi M,
Thanks so much for the kind review, it's great to hear that you had such a smooth experience. If you should need any assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team here: https://primarybid.com/uk/contact-us

Wishing you a lovely start to the New Year!
Kerry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use app with a clear model…

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 which might otherwise have been restricted to institutions at high fees and share price discounts. Time to level up for the small guys. Well done!

30 November 2021
Unprompted review

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