How do I?

[Guest buzzard954]

Having opened an account and purchased shares, how do I add my spouse to the share account I now have, can it be done?

Thanks

[JamesIG]

Thanks @TrendFollower

@buzzard954 - you can take the above as accuate, and you may find the following useful. https://www.ig.com/uk/help-and-support/accounts-and-statements/my-accounts/does-ig-offer-joint-accounts 

[Guest Accounts]

Okay, found all that many thanks, however, finally, when we have done that and she has been added to my (our) account, can she then close the account she had to open?.

[JamesIG]

The requirement for each individual to process their own account application is so each party can be independently verified. Once the account is open and paired up, there is no reason to maintain both accounts if you don't wish - however there is no charge or negative in doing so, and it may be useful to maintain individual accounts (even if they are unused and dormant).