The following guide is for transferring AU shares between accounts of the same type (e.g. joint to joint) with the same registration details. Other transfer options include issuer-sponsored share transfers, off-market transfers (OMT) and US Share transfers.

Pearler does not charge any fees for the following transfers.

Please ensure that your account name and address on Pearler match exactly with that of the other broker.

CHESS-sponsored share transfers

If you would like to bring your current HIN (with another broker) over to Pearler, you can select that option during the account opening process.

HINs generally start with an ‘X’ followed by a ten-digit number.

If you want to continue using your other broker and want to transfer selected shares over to your Pearler HIN, you can do so once your account is active (HIN is visible on your Settings > Shares settings and dividends page) via the “Transfer Shares” button on your Dashboard, Settings or using the following link.

Please note: if you have a dividend reinvestment plan setup and one or more of your stocks have hit ex-dividend date recently, we would recommend waiting until dividends are paid out before transferring.

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Custodian share transfers

If your shares are not held under a HIN at your other broker, they are typically held under a custodial arrangement. In most cases, you can still transfer custodially-held shares. Simply enter your customer number when you fill out the form below.

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Transferring from Vanguard Personal Investor

To transfer shares from Vanguard, you will have to first get in contact with them for a transfer form. When filling out the form choose the option to transfer via HIN and you can use the details below:
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​Registered name: Pearler Investments Pty Ltd
​Registered address: UNSW FOUNDERS PROGRAM, FIRST FLOOR, HILMER BUILDING E10/GATE 2 2033, HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON NSW
​Name of broker: Openmarkets Australia Limited ABN 38 090 472 012, Broker PID:1137
​Account designation: ***Leave this blank***
​Account Number: Under Settings > Shares settings & dividends, look for Account number (Openmarkets)
​HIN: Under Settings > Shares settings & dividends, look for HIN

Please contact us via the live chat or hello@pearler.com for more information.