Webull UK partners with Upvest to broaden local trading options
Webull launches UK stock trading
Webull UK, the British subsidiary of global brokerage Webull Corporation, has partnered with Upvest, a leading provider of investment infrastructure in Europe, to expand trading capabilities for local investors.
The collaboration marks a significant advancement in Webull UK's product offering, allowing users to fractionally trade UK-listed stocks and ETFs for the first time, starting with just £1.
By integrating Upvest’s Investment API, the new functionality offers retail investors across the United Kingdom a more accessible and intuitive trading experience. Previously, Webull UK clients primarily traded on US and Asian markets. With the addition of UK assets, the platform now supports greater portfolio diversification and encourages deeper engagement with the domestic market.
Upvest’s infrastructure and executive insights
Founded in 2017, Upvest has rapidly established itself as a key player in Europe’s investment infrastructure space. The company currently operates in 20 markets, processes over 2 million orders per week, and aims to triple that volume by the end of the year. Its flexible and scalable technology makes it an attractive partner for both fintech startups and established banks.
Symmie Swil, UK General Manager at Upvest, commented:
“At Upvest, our mission is to make investing as easy as spending money. To make this vision a reality, we are focused on putting intuitive and accessible investment tools at the fingertips of every retail investor. This partnership with Webull – one of the world’s fastest growing investment platforms – not only brings us one step closer to that goal, but also gives us a strong head start in the UK.”
Nick Saunders, CEO of Webull UK, added:
“This partnership represents a significant milestone in our mission to democratise investing for UK customers. By integrating Upvest’s robust infrastructure, we’re giving UK investors a more comprehensive choice to fit their investment needs.”
Webull’s global strategy and European expansion
Webull’s entry into the UK with a localized product offering is part of its global expansion strategy, aimed at growing its presence while maintaining access to international markets. With operations in the US, Australia, Asia, and the UK, the Webull now serves tens of millions of users across 14 regulated markets, offering 24/5 trading access worldwide.
This move not only strengthens engagement with UK retail investors but also lays the groundwork for further product development and expansion across Europe.
Previously, Webull partnered with Visa to enable real-time fund transfers via Visa Direct on the Webull US platform.
