CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 58.18% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Help Center / Account Opening

Account Opening

All the information you need to begin the application process, along with additional account requirements, funding and withdrawing.

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What is the minimum account size to open a trading account?

The minimum account to open is 2,000 in any of the following denominators, USD, EUR or GBP.

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What types of trading account are available?

You can open an individual, joint or corporate trading account.
How can I apply for a trading account? You can simply complete our online application, please visit our Online Application section.

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How can I apply for a trading account?

You can simply complete our online application, please visit our Online Application section.

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How long does it take for the application to get processed?

Depending on the account type and the necessary documents obtained, on average an individual and joint account takes 1-2 business days and a corporate account takes 3-5 business days.

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What documents are required to process the application?

An individual and joint application will require a photo identification and proof of residence. Acceptable forms of ID verification include government issued passports, driver’s licenses and national ID cards. All documents should be valid (not expired), show your full name and date of birth as indicated on the Customer Agreement as well a photograph. Acceptable forms of proof of residence include but are not limited to utility bills and bank or credit card statements. Documents must be received in its entirety showing your name and home address as indicated on the Customer Agreement. The document must be dated within the last three months.
A corporate application will require the picture ID and proof of residence for all the directors and shareholders who have a minimum 10% stake in the company. The company certificate of incorporation, articles of organization and other relevant document that identify the structure of the company, directors, shareholder and authorised persons.

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What type of documents are accepted for photo identification?

Acceptable forms of ID verification include government issued passports, driver’s licenses and national ID cards. All documents should be valid (not expired), show your full name and date of birth as indicated on the Customer Agreement as well as a photograph.

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What type of documents are accepted as proof of residence?

Acceptable forms of proof of residence include but are not limited to utility bills and bank or credit card statements. Documents must be received in its entirety showing your name and home address as indicated on the Customer Agreement. The document must be dated within the last three months. Confidential information such as account number(s) may be removed at your discretion. PO Box addresses are not acceptable.

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What if the documents are not in English?

If any of the documents provided are in a different language other than English, you will need to have the document certified with an English translation. A certified copy is a copy of an original document that has on it an endorsement or certificate from a lawyer, bank manager, or notary public that it is a true copy of the original document. It must include the stamp, full name address, telephone number, date and signature of the person performing the certification.

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What currencies are available for depositing funds?

We accept USD, EUR and GBP.

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What methods are available for depositing funds?

Bank wire transfer is the method available.

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What type of documents are accepted for photo identification?

Acceptable forms of proof of residence include but are not limited to utility bills and bank or credit card statements. Documents must be received in its entirety showing your name and home address as indicated on the Customer Agreement. The document must be dated within the last three months. Confidential information such as account number(s) may be removed at your discretion. PO Box addresses are not acceptable.

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What happens if I send funds in a currency that is different from my trading account?

If funds are sent in a currency other than the denomination of that of your trading account, the bank will automatically convert it to the denominated currency at an exchange rate specified by them, which may not necessarily be favourable.

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What are the fees for depositing and withdrawing funds?

To view the deposit/withdrawal fees, please visit the Rate Schedule section.

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What is the next step once the funds are deposited to my account?

Once the trading account has been created and funded, the accounts department will email the login credentials to the email address on file.

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How can I withdraw my funds?

To request a withdrawal of funds, login to your back office and click on “Withdraw Funds”. Your request will be processed within one to two business days.

There is a high level of risk in Margined Transaction products, as Contract for Difference (CFDs) are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to the leverage. Trading CFDs may not be suitable for all traders as it could result in the loss of the total deposit or incur a negative balance; only use risk capital.

ATC Brokers Limited (United Kingdom) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 591361).

ATC Brokers Limited (Cayman Islands) is authorised and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (FRN 1448274).

Prior to trading any CFD products, review all the terms and conditions and you should seek advice from an independent and suitably licensed financial advisor and ensure that you have the risk appetite, relevant experience and knowledge before you decide to trade. Under no circumstances shall ATC Brokers Limited have any liability to any person or entity for any loss or damage in whole or part cause by, resulting from, or relating to any transactions related to CFDs.

Information on this site is not directed at residents in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.

United States applicants will need to qualify as an Eligible Contract Participant as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act §1a(18), by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the application to be considered.

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