Open a FOREX.com Trading Account
Open an account and start trading in three simple steps
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Apply for an accountUsing our simple online form
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Fund your accountDeposit and withdraw funds quickly and securely
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Start tradingChoose from thousands of markets on our award-winning platform
What you'll need
Opening an account with us is quick and easy, and you could be trading in minutes. All you'll need to provide is the following:
Government Issued Photo Identification
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Valid, current passport (national or international). -
Valid, current Driver's License.
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Valid, current National ID Card.
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Other types of government issued photo ID may be acceptable after review on a case by case basis.
Birth Certificates, Marriage Licenses and Insurance cards are not accepted.
Important: Your full name and date of birth as indicated on your FOREX.com application must be visible, as well as the expiration date. If you wish to submit your drivers license as proof of address, we require you also submit another government issued ID as photo identification.
Address Confirmation
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Utility bill
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Bank, building society, credit or debit card statement
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Council tax bill
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Local government address registration certificates
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Valid driving license if issued within the last six months
We also do not accept internet printed documents.
Important: The document must be dated within the last six months - the issuing date must be visible. Your name and home address, as indicated on your FOREX.com application, must also be visible. We cannot accept your work address or a P.O. Box (exceptions are made for Middle Eastern countries - please call us if this applies to you).
The documents must be received in their entirety and we cannot accept internet printed documents, payment stubs or folded documents. Additional documents may be requested at our discretion.
In accordance with our regulatory obligations, additional documentation may be required at any time for internal periodical reviews.
Opening an account FAQs
How do I fund my account?
You can fund your trading account by logging into the MyAccount page and visiting the Funding > Deposit tab.
You can make a deposit via credit/debit card or wire transfer.
FOREX.com does not and cannot accept deposits from third parties.
Please note that you may experience longer processing times if the name on the originating account does not match your FOREX.com account.
Credit/debit card
Once your card has been verified in your account, you can make deposits between £100 and £99,999 per transaction and are typically available in your account immediately.
The accepted currencies for credit/debit deposits are GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, JPY, CHF, and AUD. All credit/debit card transactions are automatically converted to the base currency of your account by the card-issuing bank, who may charge a fee
FOREX.com does not charge fees for incoming card deposits. If you deposit funds from abroad, you may be charged a cross-border fee or currency conversion fee by your issuing bank.
Wire transfers
Wire transfers typically take 1-2 business days to process and there are no minimum or maximum limits applied. You can make deposits in the following currencies: GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, JPY, CHF, and AUD.
FOREX.com does not charge incoming wire fees. However, your bank may charge a service fee. Wire transfers that involve a bank outside the UK, may require an intermediary UK bank. Intermediary banks may charge a transaction fee.
Please provide wire receipt via email to [email protected] to assist our Financial Operations department with locating the funds.
How do I log into my account on TradingView?
Visit our TradingView login instructions page for a step by step guide.
What information do I need when opening an account?
How much money do I need to open an account?
The minimum initial deposit required is at least £100. However, we recommend you deposit at least £2,500 to allow you more flexibility and better risk management when trading your account.
