You will need to provide the following information in the application:
Individual
IRA Everything from Individual column plus the following:
Trust Everything from Individual column plus the following:
Joint
Social Security Number (SSN) or proof of ID number if not US citizen;
Your employer name, address and phone number;
Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus routing number for check deposits.
Beneficiary info for individual:
Name;
Address;
Social Security Number.
Beneficiary info for entity estate:
Date of execution of will and % of ownership.
Beneficiary info for entity trust:
Contact info;
Name of trust;
Article of will;
% ownership;
Date of execution of trust or will.
Beneficiary info for entity charity:
Name of charity;
% ownership;
Address;
Date of execution of will.
For IRA beneficiaries:
Date of Birth;
Social Security Number or US Tax ID number if not US citizen.
Trustees and Beneficiaries:
Name;
Residential Address (if individual);
Principle Place of Business
Address (if entity);
Date of Birth;
Social Security Number or ID number if not US citizen.
Entity Trustees:
Tax ID;
Exchange and Symbol (For any Entity Trustee or Beneficiary that is publicly traded);
Name, Address and Social Security Numbers of Individual Beneficiaries;
% of ownership per beneficiary;
Between 1 and 5 Settlors/Grantors and the name of each individual or entity Settlor/Grantor.
Trusts:
Type of Trust;
Date the trust was established;
Tax or govt-issued ID number.
For Both Account Holders:
Name;
Address;
Date of Birth;
Social Security Number;
Employer;
Employer Address;
Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus routing number for check deposits.
What You Need – Documents (Individual, Joint and IRA Applicants in the US)
In addition to the information that you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide additional documents.
US Residents
Interactive Brokers generally verifies the names and addresses of its US-resident applicants electronically. If we are unable to verify your identity electronically, you will be asked to provide additional documents.
What You Need – Documents (Trust Applicants in the US)
In addition to the information that you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide the documents listed below.
Documentation Required for Trust Applicants
If you are applying for a trust account, you should submit:
Document Category
Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of Trustee Certification
Trustee Certification Form;
Proof of ID for Trustee or Proof of Existence for Trustee
(Required ONLY if US Trust – Not Revocable)
If the Trustee is an Individual:
The document should be a valid document that clearly states the name and
DOB, and is not in an editable format.
Passport
Driver's License
National ID Card
Other Government-Issued ID Card (i.e. US State ID Card, Visa, Alien Registration ID Card, Green Card, etc.)
If the Trustee is an Entity:
The document must be a valid, final version that clearly
states the name of the firm, and is not in an editable format.
Business License
Certificate of Good Standing from the
Jurisdiction of Incorporation
Company Charter
Bylaws
Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, or LLC
Agreement
Proof of Trustee Address (Required ONLY if US Trust
– Not Revocable)
The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an
editable format.
Mortgage Statement*
Deed
Other Evidence of Property
Current Lease (Fully-Executed Copy)
Utility Bill*
Driver's License
Bank Statement, Bank-Issued Credit Card Statement or Bank-Issued
Debit Card Statement or Signed Letter from Bank on Bank
Letterhead Confirming Address*
Customer and bank must be from a country that is a member
of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering
(see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
Brokerage Statement from a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer or
Foreign Affiliate of a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer*
Customer must be from a country that is a member of the
Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering
(see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
Current Homeowner's or Renter's Policy Documents or Riders
Current Bill for Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Policy*
Security System Bill/Statement*
Government-Issued Letters or Government-Issued Statements
establishing current address. (i.e. Tax Letters and notices; Letters or
notices from government housing authorities; Jury duty notices;
and/or Voter registration notices)
*Document should be less than 12 months old
Proof of ID for Grantor/Settlor or Proof of Existence for Grantor/Settlor
(Required ONLY if US Trust
– Revocable)
If the Grantor/Settlor is an Individual:
The document should be a valid document that clearly states the name and
DOB, and is not in an editable format.
Passport
Driver's License
National ID Card
Other Government-Issued ID Card (i.e. US State ID Card,
Visa, Alien Registration ID Card, Green Card, etc.)
If the Grantor/Settlor is an Entity:
The document must be a valid, final version that clearly states the name of the
firm, and is not in an editable format.
Articles of incorporation;
Business License;
Certificate of Good Standing from the Jurisdiction of
Incorporation;
Company Charter;
Bylaws;
Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, or LLC Agreement
Proof of Address for Grantor/Settlor (Required ONLY if US Trust –
Revocable)
The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an
editable format.
Mortgage Statement*
Deed
Other Evidence of Property
Current Lease (Fully-Executed Copy)
Utility Bill*
Driver's License
Bank Statement, Bank-Issued Credit Card Statement or Bank-Issued
Debit Card Statement or Signed Letter from Bank on Bank
Letterhead Confirming Address*
Customer and bank must be from a country that is a member
of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering
(see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
Brokerage Statement from a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer or
Foreign Affiliate of a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer*
Customer must be from a country that is a member of the
Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering
(see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
Current Homeowner's or Renter's Policy Documents or Riders
Current Bill for Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Policy*
Security System Bill/Statement*
Government-Issued Letters or Government-Issued Statements
establishing current address. (i.e. Tax Letters and notices; Letters or
notices from government housing authorities; Jury duty notices; and/or Voter registration notices)
*Document should be less than 12 months old.
What You Need - Funding
You can fund your account in any of the following currencies, regardless of which base currency you select:
Australian Dollar
British Pound
Canadian Dollar
Chinese Offshore Renminbi
Czech Koruna
Danish Krone
Euro
Hong Kong Dollar
Hungarian Forint
Indian Rupee (Available to customers with Interactive Brokers (India) Pvt. Ltd. accounts only)
Israeli Shekel
Japanese Yen
Mexican Peso
Norwegian Krone
New Zealand Dollar
Polish Zloty
Singapore Dollar
Swedish Krona
Swiss Franc
United States Dollar
During the funding step in the account application, you will need to provide us with additional information, which varies depending on the funding method you choose.
Funding Method
What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and do not actually transfer money or positions. If you select one of these deposit methods, you are responsible for initiating the actual transfer of funds.
Wire Transfer
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name;
Bank Account Number (optional).
Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Check
Amount of intended deposit;
Check Number;
Bank Routing Number;
Bank Account Number.
Online Bill Payment
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Free of Payment (FOP)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number;
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer.
Instruct IB to contact your bank or broker to transfer funds and/or assets: If you select one of these methods, money and and/or positions are actually transferred.
Automatic Bank ACH Transfer
Bank Account Number;
Bank Account Type (Checking or Savings);
Bank's 9-digit routing number.
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ACATS transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or US Mutual Fund to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option to transfer.
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ATON transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or Canadian Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option and/or Canadian Option to transfer.
US Futures Asset Transfer
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
Interactive Brokers Account ID;
User Name;
Account Title;
Address;
Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account;
Email Address.
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
Name of Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account;
Address;
City/State/Zip;
Account Owner Name(s);
Account Number.
In addition, for partial transfers:
Description and quantity of each asset to be transferred.
European Asset Transfer
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
Interactive Brokers Account ID;
User Name;
Account Title;
Account Type;
Address;
Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account (US residents only).
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
Name of Bank/Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account;
Address;
City/State/Zip;
Name of Contact Person at Bank/Broker;
Account Owner Name(s);
Account Number.
For partial transfers:
Symbol, Description, Quantity, and ISIN number of each asset to be transferred.
Asian Asset Transfer
Summary and country of origin/exchange of each asset to transfer.
What You Need - Application
You will need to provide the following information in the application:
Individual
TFSA/RRSP/Spousal RRSP Everything from Individual column plus the following:
Trust
Joint
Legal Name;
Residential Address;
Date of Birth;
Citizenship;
Country of Birth
Tax Residency and ID Number;
Employer Name and Address;
Information on Assets and Income;
Investment Objectives and Experience;
Bank Information or Third-Party Broker Account Numbers for Funding Purposes.
Information of Individual Beneficiary/Successor Holder
Legal Name;
Date of Birth;
Social Insurance Number;
Residential Address.
Information of Contributing Spouse (Applied to Spousal RRSP only)
Legal Name;
Date of Birth;
Social Insurance Number;
Residential Address.
Employer Name and Address
Information of Entity Beneficiary (Canadian Registered Charities)
Registration Number
Full Registration Name
Name of trust;
Address for the Trust;
Type of trust;
Date the trust was established;
Tax or government issued ID number;
Bank Information or Third-Party Broker Account Numbers for Funding Purposes.
Information of Grantor/settlor, Trustees and Beneficiaries (if Trustee or Beneficiary is an entity, information also required for the signatory):
Legal Name;
Residential Address.
Date of Birth;
Citizenship
Tax Residency and ID Number;
Information on assets and income;
Investment objective and experience;
For Both Account Holders
Legal Name;
Residential Address;
Date of Birth;
Citizenship;
Country of Birth
Tax Residency and ID Number;
Employer Name and Address;
Information on Assets and Income;
Investment Objectives and Experience;
Bank Information or Third-Party Broker Account Numbers for Funding Purposes.
What You Need – Documents (Individual and Joint Applicants in Canada)
Canadian Individuals
In addition to the information that you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide the documents listed below.
Interactive Brokers Canada, Inc. generally verifies the names and addresses of its Canadian-resident applicants electronically. If we are unable to verify your identity electronically, you will be asked to provide the following documents:
Proof of Identity and Date of Birth
The identity document must be currently valid; signed; and include the person's photograph, full name, date of birth and the expiration date. For this purpose, IBKR will accept ONE of the following documents:
Driver's License
Provincial Identity Card
Passport
Permanent Resident Card
Proof of Address:
The document must be less than 12 months old and show the account holder's full name and address. For this purpose, IBKR will accept ONE of the following documents:
Government Issued Documents (e.g. Canada Pension Plan Statement, Property Tax Statement, Vehicle registration)
Insurance Documents (e.g. Home, Auto, Life Insurance)
School Transcript / Document (The transcript or document must contain a unique reference number and this option is acceptable for currently enrolled student only.)
What You Need – Documents (Trust Applicants in Canada)
Trust Document
Copies of pages of the trust document that provide the full name of the trust, grantors, trustees, and all signature pages.
Proof Identity and Date of Birth for Trustee, Beneficiary and Grantor/Settlor
The identity document must be currently valid; signed; and include the person's photograph, full name, date of birth and the expiration date. For this purpose, IBKR will accept ONE of the following documents:
Driver's License
Provincial Identity Card
Passport
Permanent Resident Card
** Birth Certificate is acceptable for underage beneficiary
** Death Certificate is required for deceased grantor/settlor
Proof of Address for Trustee, Beneficiary and Grantor/Settlor
The document must be less than 12 months old and show the account holder's full name and address. For this purpose, IBKR will accept ONE of the following documents:
Government Issued Documents (e.g. Canada Pension Plan Statement, Property Tax Statement, Vehicle registration)
Insurance Documents (e.g. Home, Auto, Life Insurance)
School Transcript / Document (The transcript or document must contain a unique reference number and this option is acceptable for currently enrolled student only.)
** Document waived for underage beneficiary & deceased grantor/settlor
What You Need - Funding
Funding Method
What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and do not actually transfer money or positions. If you select one of these deposit methods, you are responsible for initiating the actual transfer of funds.
Wire Transfer
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name;
Bank Account Number (optional).
Online Bill Payment
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name;
Bank Account Number (optional).
Free of Payment (FOP)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number;
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer.
Instruct IB to contact your bank or broker to transfer funds and/or assets: If you select one of these methods, money and and/or positions are actually transferred.
Connect your Bank Account via Electronic Fund Transfer
Bank Account Number;
Bank Account Type (Checking or Savings);
Bank’s Institution Number
Branch’s Transit Number
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number;
Tax ID Number on Account;
In addition, for partial ACATS transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or US Mutual Fund to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option to transfer.
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ATON transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or Canadian Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option and/or Canadian Option to transfer.
In addition to the information that you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide the documents listed below.
Document Category
Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of Identity of the Account Holder
Please provide a current and valid document (or documents) that contains the following: full name, date and place of birth, clear photograph, signature of the holder, document number, expiration date, and country of issue. If the information required is on multiple pages, please provide copies of all of those pages.
Passport
National Identity Card
Driver’s License
Proof of Residential Address of the Account Holder
The document must clearly list the applicant's name and the relevant address and must be less than six months old unless otherwise specified.
Bank brokerage statement
Signed and stamped letter from your bank on the bank’s letterhead
Government issued letters For example, we would accept a property tax bill, confirmation of residential address from the local authorities or a pension statement. Must be on official government letterheaded paper.
Resident permit
Driver’s license or national identity card
For HUNGARY only: ADDRESS CARD which shows the current residential address.
Notes:
To expedite the application process please provide a SCANNED image of your document. Photographs taken with cameras or smartphones can delay your account approval.
Glossary of Terms:
Source of Wealth: describes the origin of your financial standing or your total net worth. For example: inheritance, total accumulated assets or family wealth.
Source of Funds: describes the activity from which the funds have been generated to fund the account. Those activities may include details of employment, performance incentives such as bonus or business activities or sale of property.
What You Need - Funding
During the funding step in the account application, you will need to provide us with additional information, which varies depending on the funding method you choose.
Funding Method
What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and do not actually transfer money or positions. If you select one of these deposit methods, you are responsible for initiating the actual transfer of funds.
Wire Transfer/SEPA
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name;
Bank Account Number (optional).
Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Check
Amount of intended deposit;
Check Number;
Bank Routing Number;
Bank Account Number.
Online Bill Payment
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Free of Payment (FOP) of US Securities
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number;
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer.
Instruct IB to contact your bank or broker to transfer funds and/or assets: If you select one of these methods, money and and/or positions are actually transferred.
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service (ACAT)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ACATS transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or US Mutual Fund to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option to transfer.
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ATON transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or Canadian Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option and/or Canadian Option to transfer.
Free of Payment (FOP) of Global Securities
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
Interactive Brokers Account ID;
User Name;
Account Title;
Account Type;
Address;
Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account (US residents only).
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
Name of Bank/Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account;
Address;
City/State/Zip;
Name of Contact Person at Bank/Broker;
Account Owner Name(s);
Account Number.
For partial transfers:
Symbol, Description, Quantity, and ISIN number of each asset to be transferred.
What You Need - Application
You will need to provide the following information in the application:
Individual
Joint
Name;
Address;
Date of Birth;
Citizenship;
Tax Residency;
Passport or Identity Card Number;
Employer name and address;
Information on assets and income;
Investment objectives and experience;
Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes
For Both Account Holders:
Name;
Address;
Date of Birth;
Citizenship;
Tax Residency;
Passport or Identity Card Number;
Employer name and address;
Information on assets and income;
Investment objectives and experience;
Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes.
*You must have a joint bank or brokerage account for withdrawal purposes.
What You Need – Documents (Individual and Joint Applicants in China)
PRC Individual/Joint Account Additional Identification Information
Your National Identity Card provides both Proof of Identity AND Proof of Residential Address. If you submit your Chinese National Identity Card AND the address on it is the same as your current residential address stated on the application, you do not have to submit a separate document for your Proof of Residential Address. Be sure to upload both sides of your National Identity Card.
If you do not provide a National Identity Card, you must provide two separate documents, one for Proof of Identity and the other for Proof of Residential Address, as indicated in the table below.
Document Category
Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of Identity and Date of Birth
Passport
Must be currently valid, signed by the account holder and clearly Indicate the number, date of expiration, date of birth and country of issue; any visa stamped pages must be included;
Government-issued ID
Must be currently valid, and clearly show the ID number. Both the front and back are required.
Driver's License.
Proof of Residential Address
The address on the document must be the same as the address you enter in your account application.
Real Estate Certificate
Mortgage statement, deed, ownership certificate or lease statement. Must include the account holder's full name and address;
Public Utility Bill
Electricity, water, telephone (including cell phone) or gas statement; the bill must be less than 12 months old and show the account holder’s full name and address;
Home Owner Insurance Document
Current home owner's home insurance policy. Insurance statement, issued within
the past 12 months is also accepted;
Home Security System Bill
Must be the current home owner’s security system bill or statement issued within the past 12 months;
Government-issued documents/statement
Must contain current address and be issued
within the past 12 months, including:
Tax letter and notification;
Government housing agency-issued letter/notice;
Court appearance notice
Any other government letter/notice that clearly shows the account holder's name and address;
Hukou (Household Registration);
Credit Card Statement
Only statements for bank-issued credit cards will be
accepted. The statement must show the bank's name and the customer's country of residence and the bank must be a member of the Financial Action Task Force;
Bank Statement
Must clearly show the account holder's full name and current address and must have been issued within the past 12 months. The bank must be a member of the Financial Action Task Force;
Broker Report
The brokerage firm must be a US-registered broker-dealer or a US-registered broker-dealer's foreign affiliate. The account holder's country of residence must be a member of the Financial Action Task Force.
Note:
Interactive Brokers LLC reserves the right to request additional documents in situations where the documents listed above are insufficient to complete our process of due diligence.
All documents must be legible. It is advised to use the "enlarge copy" option when making copies of documents on scanners or copy machines.
You may SEND documents via email as scanned documents to: newaccounts@interactivebrokers.com (Please include your Account ID in the Subject line) or upload to the last page of your online application.
Please note that your application for an IB account cannot be approved until these documents have been received and reviewed by IB. If you have any questions about the documents required to open an IB account, please contact our New Accounts Department via email at newaccounts@interactivebrokers.com (Please include your Account ID in the Subject line) or call +86(21) 6086 8586.
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During the funding step in the account application, you will need to provide us with additional information, which varies depending on the funding method you choose.
Funding Method
What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and do not actually transfer money or positions. If you select one of these deposit methods, you are responsible for initiating the actual transfer of funds.
Wire Transfer
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name;
Bank Account Number (optional).
Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Check
Amount of intended deposit;
Check Number;
Bank Routing Number;
Bank Account Number.
Online Bill Payment
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Free of Payment (FOP)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number;
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer.
Instruct IB to contact your bank or broker to transfer funds and/or assets: If you select one of these methods, money and and/or positions are actually transferred.
Automatic Bank ACH Transfer
Bank Account Number;
Bank Account Type (Checking or Savings);
Bank's 9-digit routing number.
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ACATS transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or US Mutual Fund to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option to transfer.
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ATON transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or Canadian Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option and/or Canadian Option to transfer.
US Futures Asset Transfer
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
Interactive Brokers Account ID;
User Name;
Account Title;
Address;
Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account;
Email Address.
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
Name of Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account;
Address;
City/State/Zip;
Account Owner Name(s);
Account Number.
In addition, for partial transfers:
Description and quantity of each asset to be transferred.
International Assets Transfer’
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number and details;
Symbol, country of origin/exchange, and quantity of each asset to be transferred
What You Need - Application
You will need to provide the following information in the application:
Individual
Trust
Joint
Name;
Address;
Date of Birth;
Citizenship;
Tax Residency and ID Number;
Hong Kong Identity Card Number;
Employer name and address;
Information on assets and income;
Investment objectives and experience;
Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus check number for check deposits.
Type of trust;
Name of trust;
Date the trust was established;
Tax or government issued ID number;
Principle place of business address;
Name of Grantor/Settlor;
Information on Trustees and Beneficiaries (if Trustee or Beneficiary is an entity, information also required for the signatory);
Name;
Residential Address;
Date of Birth;
Citizenship;
Tax Residency and ID Number;
Government Issue ID Number.
% of ownership per beneficiary;
Information on assets and income;
Investment objective and experience;
Bank or 3rd party broker account number for funding purposes, plus check number for check deposits.
For Both Account Holders:
Name;
Address;
Date of Birth;
Citizenship;
Tax Residency and ID Number;
Hong Kong Identity Card Number;
Employer name and address;
Information on assets and income;
Investment objectives and experience;
Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus check number for check deposits.
What You Need – Documents (Individual and Joint Applicants in Hong Kong)
Document Category
Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of Identity and Date of Birth
Hong Kong Permanent Resident Card
Passport
(If applicant does not hold a Hong Kong Permanent Resident Card);
Proof of Residential Address
Public Utility Bill
Electricity, water, telephone (including cell phone) or gas statement; the bill must have been issued within the past three months and show the account holder’s full name and address;
Lease or house mortage bill
Must clearly show the account holder's full name and address;
Home ownership certificate
For example, a valid house mortgage bill or deed;
Credit Card Bill
The statement must have been issued within the past three months and the bank must be a member of the Financial Action Task Force. We will also accept a letter with the bank's letterhead with a signature from the bank to approve the bank's address;
Bank-issued credit card or debt card bill
the bill must have been issued within the past three months;
Government issued letters/documents
Must contain the account holder's current address and have been issued
within the past three months;
Home Owner Insurance Document
Current home owner's valid home insurance policy.;
Home Security System Bill
Must be the current home owner’s security system bill or statement issued within the past three months.
Additional Information required for Hong Kong
In order to comply with SFC requirements, you are required to complete an additional "Acknowledgment". The Acknowledgment is to prove your identity and for you to acknowledge receipt of certain information. The Acknowledgment may be completed via one of the following options:
Option 1 - Book an In-Person Appointment from your online application. Our licensed representative will verify your identity, signature, and provide the Acknowledgment form for your completion.
Option 2 - Complete the Acknowledgement Form with a working professional (such as Notary Public, Practicing Lawyer, Practicing Certified Public Accountant, or SFC licensed person) and submit by post.
Option 3 - Complete the Acknowledgement Form and submit by post along with a personal check for funding purposes. The check must be no less than 80,000 HKD with a signature that matches the signature on the Acknowledgement form.
What You Need – Documents (Trust Applicants in Hong Kong)
Document Category
Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Trust Document
A copy of the trust deed.
Proof of Principal Place of Business Address of the Trust
Public Utility Bill;
Electricity, water, telephone (including cell phone) or gas statement; the bill must have been issued within the past three months and show the account holder’s full name and address;
Lease or house mortage bill;
Must clearly show the account holder's full name and address;
Property ownership certificate;
For example, a valid house mortgage bill or deed;
Credit Card Bill;
The statement must have been issued within the past three months and the bank must be a member of the Financial Action Task Force. We will also accept a letter with the bank's letterhead with a signature from the bank to approve the bank's address;
Bank-issued credit card or debt card bill;
the bill must have been issued within the past three months;
Government issued letters/documents
Must contain the account holder's current address and have been issued
within the past three months;
Home Owner Insurance Document
Current home owner's valid home insurance policy.;
Home Security System Bill
Must be the current home owner’s security system bill or statement issued within the past three months.
Proof of Identity or Existence of the Trustee
If an individual, a copy of the person's passport, driver's license, national identity card or alien identification card;
If an entity, the entity's articles of incorporation company charter, partnership agreement, govt-issued business license or govt-issued certificate of good standing.
Proof of Address of the Trustee
Any of the acceptable documents listed under Proof of Principal Place of Business Address.
Proof of Identity or Existence of the Beneficiaries
If an individual, a copy of the person's passport, driver's license, national identity card or alien identification card;
If an entity, the entity's articles of incorporation company charter, partnership agreement, govt-issued business license or govt-issued certificate of good standing.
Proof of Address of the Beneficiaries
Any of the acceptable documents listed under Proof of Principal Place of Business Address
Additional Information required for Hong Kong
In order to comply with SFC requirements, you are required to complete an additional "Acknowledgment". The Acknowledgment is to prove your identity and for you to acknowledge receipt of certain information. The Acknowledgment may be completed via one of the following options:
Option 1 - Book an In-Person Appointment from your online application. Our licensed representative will verify your identity, signature, and provide the Acknowledgment form for your completion.
Option 2 - Complete the Acknowledgement Form with a working professional (such as Notary Public, Practicing Lawyer, Practicing Certified Public Accountant, or SFC licensed person) and submit by post.
What You Need - Funding
During the funding step in the account application, you will need to provide us with additional information, which varies depending on the funding method you choose.
Funding Method
What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and do not actually transfer money or positions. If you select one of these deposit methods, you are responsible for initiating the actual transfer of funds.
Wire Transfer
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name;
Bank Account Number (optional).
Check (HKD Only)
Amount of intended deposit;
Check Number;
Bank Name;
Bank Account Number (optional).
International Assets Transfer
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number and details;
Symbol, country of origin/exchange, and quantity of each asset to be transferred.
Free of Payment (FOP)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number;
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer.
Instruct IB to contact your bank or broker to transfer funds and/or assets: If you select one of these methods, money and and/or positions are actually transferred.
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ACATS transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or US Mutual Fund to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option to transfer.
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ATON transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or Canadian Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option and/or Canadian Option to transfer.
US Futures Asset Transfer
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
Interactive Brokers Account ID;
User Name;
Account Title;
Address;
Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account;
Email Address.
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
Name of Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account;
Address;
City/State/Zip;
Account Owner Name(s);
Account Number.
In addition, for partial transfers:
Description and quantity of each asset to be transferred.
What You Need – Documents (Individual Applicants in Japan)
In addition to the information that you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide the documents listed below.
Individuals
Documentation required for Individual applicants who want to trade Japanese products and all other products.
Document Category
Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of Identity and Date of Birth
Japanese Driver's License
Document must contain your Full Name, current Residential Address, and Date of Birth;
Both front & back sides are required;
The document must be valid;
If the document contains your Registered Domicile as recorded in the family register (本籍), you must redact the information.
Japanese Passport
Document must contain your Full Name, current Residential Address, and Date of Birth;
Photo and Address pages are required;
The document must be valid.
Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate
Document must contain your Full Name, current Residential Address, and Date of Birth;
Both front & back sides are required;
For Residence Card, the expiration date must be more than 6 months from the date you started the IBKR application.
Proof of Address
Pension & Other Welfare Handbook
Document must contain: 1. Name, 2. Current Address, 3. Date of Birth, 4. Issuer, 5. Issuer's Stamp;
The document must be valid.
Seal Registration Certificate
Document must contain your Full Name, current Residential Address, and Date of Birth;
Issued within the last 6 months;
The document must be valid.
Health Insurance Card/ Paper
Card Type:
Document must contain your Full Name, current Residential Address, and Date of Birth;
Both front & back sides are required;
The document must be valid;
You must redact the Health Insurance Symbol and Number (記号・番号), and Insurance Institution Number (保険者番号) contained on the document
Paper Type:
Document must contain your Full Name, current Residential Address, and Date of Birth;
The document must be valid.
Utility Bill
Document must contain your Full Name and current Residential Address;
Issued within the last 6 months;
Must be stamped with a paid date;
Electricity, Gas, Water, Landline Phone, NHK receiving fee receipt are acceptable. Mobile phone bills are not acceptable.
Documents issued by Tax Office or Social Insurance Agency
Document must contain your Full Name and current Residential Address;
Issued within the last 6 months;
Special levy notice or Tax notice issued by tax office or social insurance agency are acceptable.
Proof of Tax ID
(Required for trading Japanese products only)
My Number Notification Card
Both front & back sides are required;
The document must be valid.
Note:
We can only accept documents which contain the Full Name, Current Residential Address, and Date of Birth. If the submitted documents are missing any of the required information or the documents are not clear enough, you will be requested to submit another document. If Name or Address registered in your application does not match with the submitted proof of IDs, IB may not be able to approve your application.
Your IDs need to be valid and they cannot be expired.
Certificates and utility bills need to be issued within the last 6 months.
Utility Bills must be stamped with a paid date and must include your name and current address.
Customer's personal infomration that is not required for the purpose of account opening will be deleted at IB. The necessary information will be properly handled to comply with Personal Information Protection Law.
What You Need - Application
You will need to provide the following information in the application:
Individual
Name
Residential Address
Date and Country of Birth
Tax Residency and ID Number
Employer Name and address
Information on Asset and Income
Investment Objectives and Experience
What You Need - Funding
During the funding step in the account application, you will need to provide us with additional information, which varies depending on the funding method you choose.
Funding Method
What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and do not actually transfer money or positions. If you select one of these deposit methods, you are responsible for initiating the actual transfer of funds.
Wire Transfer
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name;
Bank Account Number (optional).
Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Check
Amount of intended deposit;
Check Number;
Bank Routing Number;
Bank Account Number.
Online Bill Payment
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Free of Payment (FOP)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number;
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer.
Instruct IB to contact your bank or broker to transfer funds and/or assets: If you select one of these methods, money and and/or positions are actually transferred.
Automatic Bank ACH Transfer
Bank Account Number;
Bank Account Type (Checking or Savings);
Bank's 9-digit routing number.
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ACATS transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or US Mutual Fund to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option to transfer.
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ATON transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or Canadian Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option and/or Canadian Option to transfer.
US Futures Asset Transfer
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
Interactive Brokers Account ID;
User Name;
Account Title;
Address;
Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account;
Email Address.
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
Name of Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account;
Address;
City/State/Zip;
Account Owner Name(s);
Account Number.
In addition, for partial transfers:
Description and quantity of each asset to be transferred.
European Asset Transfer
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
Interactive Brokers Account ID;
User Name;
Account Title;
Account Type;
Address;
Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account (US residents only).
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
Name of Bank/Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account;
Address;
City/State/Zip;
Name of Contact Person at Bank/Broker;
Account Owner Name(s);
Account Number.
For partial transfers:
Symbol, Description, Quantity, and ISIN number of each asset to be transferred.
Asian Asset Transfer
Summary and country of origin/exchange of each asset to transfer.
What You Need - Application
You will need to provide the following information in the application:
Individual
Trust
Joint
Name;
Address;
Date of Birth;
Citizenship;
Tax Residency & Tax Identification Number;
Passport, Driver’s License or Identity Card Number;
Employer name and address;
Information on assets and income;
Investment objectives and experience;
Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes
Type of trust;
Name of trust;
Date of the trust was established;
Tax or government issued ID number;
Principle place of business address;
Name of Grantor/Settlor;
Information on Trustees and Beneficiaries (if Trustee or Beneficiary is an entity, information also required for the signatory);
Name;
Residential Address;
Date of Birth;
Citizenship;
Tax Residency and ID Number;
Government Issue ID Number.
% of ownership per beneficiary;
Information on assets and income;
Investment objective and experience;
Bank or 3rd party broker account number for funding purposes
For both account holders:
Name;
Address;
Date of Birth;
Citizenship;
Tax Residency & Tax Identification Number;
Passport, Driver’s License or Identity Card Number;
Employer name and address;
Information on assets and income;
Investment objectives and experience;
Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes, ensuring you have a joint bank account for withdrawal
Corporations
Name;
Country of Formation;
Business Address;
Corporate Status (Australian or Foreign; Public or Proprietary) and Australian Company Number (ACN)/Australian Registered Body Number (ABNR);
The names, date of birth and addresses of the applicant's Authorized person, Compliance contact, Directors, 25%+ Beneficial Owners/ Controller/ Senior Managing Official;
Whether the applicant is regulated in Australia or elsewhere and if so, the company’s regulatory identification number;
Whether the applicant is a public-held company that is traded on a regulated Australia or foreign exchange and, if so, the name of the exchange and the applicant’s trading symbol;
Information on assets and income;
Investment objectives and experience;
Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes, ensuring you have a joint bank account for withdrawal
What You Need – Documents (Individual and Joint Applicants)
In addition to the information that you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide the documents listed below if electronic verification is not possible.
We require certified true copies of EITHER:
One (1) document from Category A
OR
One (1) document from Category B PLUS One (1) document from Category C.
Physical Certified Copies should be sent by mail or courier (we cannot accept faxes or emails of the certified documents). The postal address will be provided on the last page of the online application.
Document Category
Acceptable Documents
Category A
Certified copy of a driver’s licence issued by an Australian State or Territory or a driver's licence of a foreign country (for example, a New Zealand driver’s licence). (Important: We can only accept foreign drivers licences which contain the full name, date of birth and current Australian residential address of the relevant person);
Certified copy of a Passport issued by the Commonwealth of Australia or a foreign government (please include pages which show the full name and date of birth of the relevant person);
Certified copy of a photographic identification card issued by an Australian Government body or an Australian State or Territory Government body (for example, a NSW photo card issued by the Roads and Maritime Services); or
Certified copy of a National identification (ID) card issued by the government of a foreign country. (Important: We can only accept foreign national ID cards which contain the full name, date of birth and current Australian residential address of the relevant person)
Note that if the foreign document ( passport /license/national identity card) is not in English it needs to be accompanied by an English translation prepared by an accredited translator.
Category B
Certified copy of a Birth certificate issued by an Australian State or Territory or foreign government (important: If the relevant person’s current name is different to that shown on birth certificate (due to marriage, change of name etc), then please include certified copies of the change of name documentation.)
Certified copy of a Current Citizenship certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Australia or foreign government (important: If the relevant person’s current name is different to that shown on birth certificate (due to marriage, change of name etc), then please include certified copies of the change of name documentation.)
Certified copy of a Certified Current pension or health card issued to the relevant person by Centrelink (front and back)
Category C
Certified copy of a notice issued by the Australian Taxation Office within the preceding 12 months that records a debt payable by the individual to the Commonwealth (or by the Commonwealth to the individual) under a Commonwealth law relating to taxation, which contains the individual’s name and residential address. Please ensure to block out the TFN.
Certified copy of a notice issued by the Commonwealth of Australia or State or Territory of Australia within the preceding 12 months that records the provision of financial benefits, which contains the individual’s name and residential address.
Certified copy of a notice issued by a local government body (e.g., local council) or public utilities provider within the preceding 3 months which records the provision of services and contains the individual’s name and residential address.
Approved Certifiers
An authorised/licensed/registered notary public;
A Justice of the Peace with a registration number*;
A person who is enrolled on the roll of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory, or the High Court of Australia, as a legal practioner (however described) (e.g. a solictor barrister);
Manager of an Australian bank or credit union;
A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia or the National Institute of Accountants with two or more years of continuous membership (e.g. an accountant);
An officer of a company which holds an Australian financial services licence or authorised representative of an Australian financial services license, having two or more continous years of service with one or more licencees;
Dentist*;
Judges or masters of an Australian Federal, State or Territory court;
Medical Practioners*;
Police office in charge of police stations or of the rank of Sergeant or above*;
An agent of the Australia Postal Corporation who is in charge of an office supplying postal services to the public*,
An Australian consular officer or an Austrlian diplomatic officer (within the meaning of the Consular Fees Act 1955) in Australia or overseas.
Persons marked with * must be authorised/licensed/registered under Australian law.
What You Need – Documents (Trust Applicants in Australia)
Document Category
Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Trust Document*
A copy of the trust deed
Proof of Address of the Beneficiaries
Any of the acceptable documents listed under Proof of Principal Place of Business Address.
Proof of Identity or Existence of the Beneficiaries
If an individual, a copy of the person's passport, driver's license or national identity card;
If an entity, the entity's articles of incorporation company charter, partnership agreement, govt-issued business license or govt-issued certificate of good standing.
Proof of Principal Place of Business Address of the Trust*
Public Utility Bill Electricity, water, land line telephone or gas statement; the bill must have been issued within the past twelve months and show the account holder’s full name and address;
Lease or house mortgage bill
Must clearly show the account holder's full name and address;
Property ownership certificate
For example, a valid house mortgage bill or deed;
Credit Card Bill
The statement must have been issued within the past twelve months and the bank must be a member of the Financial Action Task Force. We will also accept a letter with the bank's letterhead with a signature from the bank to approve the bank's address;
Bank-issued credit card or debt card bill
The bill must have been issued within the past twelve months;
Government issued letters/documents
Must contain the account holder's current address and have been issued within the past twelve months;
Home Owner Insurance Document
Current home owner's valid home insurance policy;
Home Security System Bill
Must be the current home owner’s security system bill or statement issued within the past twelve months.
Proof of Trustee Controlling Rights (applicable if the Trust has a Corporate Trustee)
Company Statement issued within the past twelve months;
Company Extract issued within the past twelve months;
Register of Directors issued within the past twelve months.
*The Trust Deed and the Proof of Principal Place of Business Address are required to be certified and mailed to our Australian office. Refer to the “Approved Certifier” section in the Individual section above for more information. Physical Certified Copies should be sent by mail or courier (we cannot accept faxes or emails of the certified documents). The postal address will be provided on the last page of the online application.
You may SEND the remaining documents via email as scanned documents to: newaccounts@interactivebrokers.com (Please include your Account ID in the Subject line) or upload to the last page of your online application.
What You Need – Documents (Corporate Applicants in Australia)
Document Category
Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of Existence of the Organization*
Australian company: Certificate of registration; Annual statement; Full company extract (NOTE: physical certified copies are required)
Non-Australian company: A document(s) issued by the relevant regulator/companies office which shows directors details (name, address or DOB) and company details (for example registered address), and if applicable the ownership information of company (NOTE: physical certified copies are required.).
Proof of ID for each Signatory, Controller (if any) and Senior Managing Official (if any)
Driver's License
Passport
Photographic ID card (issued by Australia)
National ID card (issued by foreign government)
Where electronic verification cannot be performed, physical certified copies are required.
Proof of authority of Authorised Person/ Director to act for the company
Verify using data maintained by a government body, such as:
Annual Statement
Company extract
Board Resolution
Board Resolution signed by the director(s)
Soft copies of certified copies are acceptable
Proof of ID for each 25% +Beneficial Owner (if any)
Driver's License
Passport
Photographic ID card (issued by Australia)
National ID card (issued by foreign government)
Where electronic verification cannot be performed, physical certified copies are required
Proof of ID for each Trader, Employee, or Additional User (if any)
Driver's License
Passport
Photographic ID card (issued by Australia)
National ID card (issued by foreign government)
Where electronic verification cannot be performed, physical certified copies are acceptable
Where Physical Certified Copies are required these should be sent by mail or courier (we cannot accept faxes or emails of the certified documents). The postal address will be provided on the last page of the online application
For any documents that where soft copies are acceptable you may SEND the documents via email as scanned documents to: newaccounts@interactivebrokers.com (Please include your Account ID in the Subject line) or upload to the last page of your online application.
What You Need - Funding
During the funding step in the account application, you will need to provide us with additional information, which varies depending on the funding method you choose.
Funding Method
What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and do not actually transfer money or positions. If you select one of these deposit methods, you are responsible for initiating the actual transfer of funds.
Wire Transfer
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name;
Bank Account Number (optional).
BPay
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name;
Bank Account Number (optional).
Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Online Bill Payment
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Free of Payment (FOP)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number;
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer.
Instruct IB to contact your bank or broker to transfer funds and/or assets: If you select one of these methods, money and and/or positions are actually transferred.
Automatic Bank ACH Transfer
Bank Account Number;
Bank Account Type (Checking or Savings);
Bank's 9-digit routing number.
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ACATS transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or US Mutual Fund to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option to transfer.
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ATON transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or Canadian Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option and/or Canadian Option to transfer.
US Futures Asset Transfer
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
Interactive Brokers Account ID;
User Name;
Account Title;
Address;
Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account;
Email Address.
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
Name of Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account;
Address;
City/State/Zip;
Account Owner Name(s);
Account Number.
In addition, for partial transfers:
Description and quantity of each asset to be transferred.
International Assets Transfer
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number and details;
Symbol, country of origin/exchange, and quantity of each asset to be transferred.
What You Need - Application
You will need to provide the following information in the application:
Individual
Trust Everything from Individual column plus the following:
Joint
Social Security Number (SSN) or proof of ID number if not US citizen;
Your employer name, address and phone number;
Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus routing number for check deposits.
Trustees and Beneficiaries:
Name;
Residential Address (if individual);
Principle Place of Business
Address (if entity);
Date of Birth;
Social Security Number or ID number if not US citizen.
Entity Trustees:
Tax ID;
Exchange and Symbol (For any Entity Trustee or Beneficiary that is publicly traded);
Name, Address and Social Security Numbers of Individual Beneficiaries;
% of ownership per beneficiary;
Between 1 and 5 Settlors/Grantors and the name of each individual or entity Settlor/Grantor.
Trusts:
Type of Trust;
Date the trust was established;
Tax or govt-issued ID number.
For Both Account Holders:
Name;
Address;
Date of Birth;
Social Security Number;
Employer;
Employer Address;
Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus routing number for check deposits.
What You Need – Documents (All Other Individual and Joint Applicants)
In addition to the information that you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide the documents listed below.
Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of your identity and date of birth The document must include your name, date of birth and a photograph and clearly state the identification number that you provided in your application.
Passport;
National Identity Card;
Driver's License;
Alien Identification Card.
Proof of your address The document must clearly list the customer name and the address being verified.
Mortgage Statement, Deed or Other Evidence of Property;
Current Lease;
Utility Bill (less than 12 months old);
Current Driver’s License
But if you used driver’s license as proof of identity, then we are required to obtain a second, different document for proof of address (i.e., driver’s license cannot be used again);
Bank Statement, Bank-Issued Credit Card Statement or Bank-Issued Debit Card Statement or Signed Letter from Bank on Bank Letterhead Confirming Address
Customer and bank must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
Statement must be less than 12 months old;
Brokerage Statement from a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer or Foreign Affiliate of a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer
Customer must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
Statement must be less than 12 months old;
Current Homeowner’s or Renter’s Policy Documents or Riders
Policy must be currently in effect;
Bill for Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance Policy (less than 12 months old);
Security System Bill/Statement (less than 12 months old); or
Government-Issued Letters or Statements Establishing Current Address (less than 12 months old). For example:
Tax Letters and notices;
Letters or notices from government housing authorities;
Jury duty notices;
Voter registration notices;
Other official government letters or notices showing customer name and address being verified.
What You Need – Documents (Foreign Trust
Applicants)
In addition to the information that you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide the documents listed below.
Documentation Required for Foreign Trust Applicants
If you are applying for a foreign trust account, you should submit:
Document Category
Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of Trustee Certification
Trustee Certification Form;
Copies of pages of the Trust Document
The document should include the pages that contain at least
following:
The full name of the trust;
The name(s) of each grantor;
The name(s) of each trustee;
Each signature page(s).
Proof of ID for Trustee or Proof of Existence for Trustee
(Required ONLY if Foreign Trust – Not Revocable)
If the Trustee is an Individual:
The document should be a valid document that clearly states the name and
DOB, and is not in an editable format.
Passport
Driver's License
National ID Card
Other Government-Issued ID Card (i.e. US State ID Card,
Visa, Alien Registration ID Card, Green Card, etc.)
If the Trustee is an Entity:
The document must be a valid, final version that clearly states the name of the
firm, and is not in an editable format.
Articles of incorporation;
Business License;
Certificate of Good Standing from the Jurisdiction of
Incorporation;
Company Charter;
Bylaws;
Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, or LLC
Agreement
Proof of Trustee Address (Required ONLY if Foreign
Trust – Not Revocable)
The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an
editable format.
Mortgage Statement*
Deed
Other Evidence of Property
Current Lease (Fully-Executed Copy)
Utility Bill*
Driver's License
Bank Statement, Bank-Issued Credit Card Statement or Bank-Issued
Debit Card Statement or Signed Letter from Bank on Bank
Letterhead Confirming Address*
Customer and bank must be from a country that is a member
of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering
(see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
Brokerage Statement from a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer or
Foreign Affiliate of a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer*
Customer must be from a country that is a member of the
Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering
(see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
Current Homeowner's or Renter's Policy Documents or Riders
Current Bill for Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Policy*
Security System Bill/Statement*
Government-Issued Letters or Government-Issued Statements
establishing current address. (i.e. Tax Letters and notices; Letters or
notices from government housing authorities; Jury duty notices;
and/or Voter registration notices)
*Document should be less than 12 months old.
Proof of ID for Grantor/Settlor or Proof of Existence for Grantor/Settlor
(Required ONLY if Foreign Trust – Revocable)
If the Grantor/Settlor is an Individual:
The document should be a valid document that clearly states the name and
DOB, and is not in an editable format.
Passport
Driver's License
National ID Card
Other Government-Issued ID Card (i.e. US State ID Card,
Visa, Alien Registration ID Card, Green Card, etc.)
If the Grantor/Settlor is an Entity:
The document must be a valid, final version that clearly states the name of the
firm, and is not in an editable format.
Articles of incorporation;
Business License;
Certificate of Good Standing from the Jurisdiction of
Incorporation;
Company Charter;
Bylaws;
Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, or LLC
Agreement
Proof of Address for Grantor/Settlor (Required ONLY if Foreign Trust –
Revocable)
The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an
editable format.
Mortgage Statement*
Deed
Other Evidence of Property
Current Lease (Fully-Executed Copy)
Utility Bill*
Driver's License
Bank Statement, Bank-Issued Credit Card Statement or Bank-Issued
Debit Card Statement or Signed Letter from Bank on Bank
Letterhead Confirming Address*
Customer and bank must be from a country that is a member
of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering
(see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
Brokerage Statement from a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer or
Foreign Affiliate of a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer*
Customer must be from a country that is a member of the
Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering
(see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
Current Homeowner's or Renter's Policy Documents or Riders
Current Bill for Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Policy*
Security System Bill/Statement*
Government-Issued Letters or Government-Issued Statements
establishing current address. (i.e. Tax Letters and notices; Letters or
notices from government housing authorities; Jury duty notices;
and/or Voter registration notices)
*Document should be less than 12 months old.
What You Need - Funding
During the funding step in the account application, you will need to provide us with additional information, which varies depending on the funding method you choose.
Funding Method
What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and do not actually transfer money or positions. If you select one of these deposit methods, you are responsible for initiating the actual transfer of funds.
Wire Transfer
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name;
Bank Account Number (optional).
Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Check
Amount of intended deposit;
Check Number;
Bank Routing Number;
Bank Account Number.
Online Bill Payment
Amount of intended deposit;
Bank Name.
Free of Payment (FOP)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number;
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer.
Instruct IB to contact your bank or broker to transfer funds and/or assets: If you select one of these methods, money and and/or positions are actually transferred.
Automatic Bank ACH Transfer
Bank Account Number;
Bank Account Type (Checking or Savings);
Bank's 9-digit routing number.
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ACATS transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or US Mutual Fund to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option to transfer.
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON)
Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker;
Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number.
In addition, for partial ATON transfers:
Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or Canadian Stock to transfer;
Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer;
Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option and/or Canadian Option to transfer.
US Futures Asset Transfer
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
Interactive Brokers Account ID;
User Name;
Account Title;
Address;
Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account;
Email Address.
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
Name of Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account;
Address;
City/State/Zip;
Account Owner Name(s);
Account Number.
In addition, for partial transfers:
Description and quantity of each asset to be transferred.
European Asset Transfer
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
Interactive Brokers Account ID;
User Name;
Account Title;
Account Type;
Address;
Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account (US residents only).
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
Name of Bank/Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account;
Address;
City/State/Zip;
Name of Contact Person at Bank/Broker;
Account Owner Name(s);
Account Number.
For partial transfers:
Symbol, Description, Quantity, and ISIN number of each asset to be transferred.
Asian Asset Transfer
Summary and country of origin/exchange of each asset to transfer.