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Create your FOREX account

Applying for an account takes minutes. Choose an account type that suits your trading style:

Real markets. Virtual money.
Practice your trading strategies with a FOREX.com demo or a MT4 demo with up to £10,000 in virtual cash.
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Deposit and withdrawal options


FOREX.com payment method by Bank Transfer


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Deposit and withdrawal options

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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.

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How do I log into my account on TradingView?

Visit our TradingView login instructions page for a step by step guide.

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What information do I need when opening an account?

We will need you to provide us with your name, address and tax ID number to establish your identity. Typically, we can verify your identity instantly. For more information, see our Account Documents FAQs.
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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.

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