RE: Listing by March 2nd 202617 Dec 2025 15:34
Not spoken to Barcs smart investor yet. Pointless til listed. but...According to Ai it's not that difficult to transfer. circa 30days!
"To transfer your Direct Registration System (DRS) shares from Computershare to your Barclays Smart Investor account, you must initiate the transfer through Barclays' platform. Barclays will then work with Computershare to move your shares electronically.
Step-by-Step Transfer Process
Open a Barclays Account: Ensure you have an active Barclays Smart Investor Investment Account (General Investment Account or SIPP), as you cannot lodge shares directly into an Investment ISA in this manner.
Initiate Transfer with Barclays: Log in to your Barclays Smart Investor account.
Select "Transfer In Investments" within your account.
Provide details of your current provider (Computershare) and the shares you wish to transfer.
Provide Necessary Information: You will need the following information from your Computershare statement to complete the request:
A copy of your latest DRS advice/statement.
Your Computershare Holder Account Number (starts with a 'C').
Your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), also known as your National Insurance number in the UK.
The exact quantity of unrestricted shares you wish to move.
Computershare's DTC number: 7807.
Ensure the name and address on both your Computershare and Barclays accounts match exactly to avoid delays.
Barclays Takes Over: For most transfers, once you provide the details and complete the online forms, Barclays will generate any necessary paperwork for you to sign and will then contact Computershare on your behalf to arrange the transfer.
Monitor the Transfer: Transfers typically take around 30 days but can vary. During this time, your shares will be frozen, and you will be unable to trade them. "
I presume other brokers will be similar. Hope this helps and hope it's not all a waste of time. Question is why go to the expense of printing and posting if it's not "imminent". Good luck all.