MiFID Client Category

By default, you are considered a retail client. If you believe that you should qualify as a professional client, use this page to answer survey questions and submit a request to Interactive Brokers to change your designation.

This page is only available for IB UK accounts.

To Submit a Category Change Request.
  1. Click the User menu (head and shoulders icon in the top right corner) > Settings > Account Profile > MiFID Client Category

  2. Review the information then click Request To Change MIFID Category.

  3. Answer elective questions by selecting the radio buttons, then click Continue.

  4. You will be able to view a notification that determines your eligibility. Click Continue to proceed to the confirmation screen.

  5. Click Ok to return.