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PrimaryBid reviews
Rated Excellent 4.80/5

PrimaryBid reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 137 product reviews

Average score of 4.80/5
5 star
90%
4 star
6%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
1%

Latest positive rating

4/5

Good investment

Very interested information and all you need to know

Latest negative rating

1/5

Shoddy administration

The premise is sound - give private investors access to fundraisings. Sadly they fall down on a number of levels. Firstly is allocation - which... The premise is sound - give private investors access to fundraisings. Sadly they fall down on a number of levels. Firstly is allocation - which they claim is up to the company raising the cash, not them. Secondly is the app - which has a number of glitches, particularly around payments. Thirdly is the customer service - often prompt on email, just as often completely wrong. Fourthly is transferring shares to your broker, which may take 24 hours, or may take several weeks, depending on how badly they mess it up. Read more Read less

About PrimaryBid

PrimaryBid allows private investors to purchase shares in listed companies at discounted rates. Through its online platform, PrimaryBid aims to create fairer access to public markets for everyone. Post a quick review on Smart Money People to share your thoughts and experiences with our community.

Reviews for PrimaryBid

Showing 11 of 137 company reviews

IPOs or just a link for fundraising

Investment Platform 5th October 2021

The vast majority of offerings are fundraising drives for (possibly too good to be true) investments. I saw no sign of nanopore IPO for example.... The vast majority of offerings are fundraising drives for (possibly too good to be true) investments. I saw no sign of nanopore IPO for example. What determines when an IPO is available on this platform? Read more Read less

Rated Average 3/5
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Shoddy administration

Investment Platform 30th June 2021

The premise is sound - give private investors access to fundraisings. Sadly they fall down on a number of levels. Firstly is allocation - which... The premise is sound - give private investors access to fundraisings. Sadly they fall down on a number of levels. Firstly is allocation - which they claim is up to the company raising the cash, not them. Secondly is the app - which has a number of glitches, particularly around payments. Thirdly is the customer service - often prompt on email, just as often completely wrong. Fourthly is transferring shares to your broker, which may take 24 hours, or may take several weeks, depending on how badly they mess it up. Read more Read less

Rated Terrible 1/5
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  • 4/5

    Good investment

    Very interested information and all you need to know

  • 5/5

    UK Tech IPOs

    Been waiting for a product to help me get access to UK tech IPOs and PrimaryBid delivers exactly that.

  • 5/5

    Great investment tool

    Very easy to use and great to be able to participate in transactions that have been difficult/impossible to access in the past

  • 4/5

    Allows public to participate in placings

    No problems so far. Seamless process. Good communication.

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    DSCT 10th April 2021
  • 5/5

    Transforming IPO's!

    PrimaryBid has transformed IPO's for the retail investor. Prior to this it felt like a very exclusive thing to take part in an IPO.

  • 5/5

    Giving PIs oppurtunities.

    About time someone stands up for the small guy.

  • 5/5

    Great Service

    Smooth any problems sorted swiftly

  • 5/5

    Always been perfect

    Shares always arrive in a timely manner. On the rare occasion I have a problem , support has always been quick to respond.

  • 4/5

    An innovative and easy to use Investment Platform

    Setup was seamless and the range of investment opportunities so far has been bountiful. Utilising tech via mobile technologies will encourage the next generation of... Setup was seamless and the range of investment opportunities so far has been bountiful. Utilising tech via mobile technologies will encourage the next generation of investors like myself to think smartly and efficiently about wealth creation thanks to Primary Bid. Read more Read less

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