Re. Jolly6 Feb 2013 10:20
Yes, I have had the option in the past to buy shares via Santander on a regular basis, you don,t get a choice of share price but I don't think I have been diddled by much when I have subscribed and bought shares by that system. You do pay quite a bit earlier as you send a cheque a couple of weeks before the date to 'Equiniti' (in my case) and they do the rest. I am with idealing and don't hold BNC with them but I suspect you could trade at better prices if you traded with your on line account. Buying small numbers use Equiniti, for larger purchases with added flexibility use your on line account - IMO