What You Need for the Application

What You Need - Application

You will need to provide the following information in the application:

  • Social Security Number (SSN) or proof of ID number if not US citizen

    • Please note: SSN is required, for identity verification under laws including the USA PATRIOT Act, and to report earnings to the IRS. IBKR employs multiple layers of security to protect your personal information, including SSN and other sensitive data. We use advanced encryption technology to secure data for transmission and storage, implement multi-factor authentication and strict access controls, and maintain compliance with SEC and FINRA regulatory requirements.

  • Your employer name, address and phone number

    • This information is required to comply with federal laws like the USA PATRIOT Act, as well as Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. If you work on site, please provide either your office location or your company's headquarters location. If you work from home, please provide the headquarters' office address and phone number. If you are an at- home trader, retired, or self- employed, check the box under the Employment section.

  • Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes and routing numbers for check deposits.

Everything from the Individual section plus the following:

  • Beneficiary info for individual:

    • Name

    • Address

    • Social Security Number.

      • Please note: SSN is required for identity verification under laws including the USA PATRIOT Act, and to report earnings to the IRS. IBKR employs multiple layers of security to protect your personal information, including SSN and other sensitive data. We use advanced encryption technology to secure data for transmission and storage, implement multi-factor authentication and strict access controls, and maintain compliance with SEC and FINRA regulatory requirements.

  • 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 (SSN) or US Tax ID if not US citizen.

      • Please note: SSN is required for identity verification under laws including the USA PATRIOT Act, and to report earnings to the IRS. IBKR employs multiple layers of security to protect your personal information, including SSN and other sensitive data. We use advanced encryption technology to secure data for transmission and storage, implement multi-factor authentication and strict access controls, and maintain compliance with SEC and FINRA regulatory requirements.

Everything from Individual column plus the following:

  • Trustees and Beneficiaries:

    • Name

    • Residential address (if individual)

    • Principle place of business

    • Address (if entity)

    • Date of birth

    • Social Security Number (SSN) or ID number if not US citizen.

      • Please note: SSN is required for identity verification under laws including the USA PATRIOT Act, and to report earnings to the IRS. IBKR employs multiple layers of security to protect your personal information, including SSN and other sensitive data. We use advanced encryption technology to secure data for transmission and storage, implement multi-factor authentication and strict access controls, and maintain compliance with SEC and FINRA regulatory requirements.

  • 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 government-issued ID number.

For Both Account Holders:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Date of birth

  • Social Security Number (SSN):

    • Please note: SSN is required for identity verification under laws including the USA PATRIOT Act, and to report earnings to the IRS. IBKR employs multiple layers of security to protect your personal information, including SSN and other sensitive data. We use advanced encryption technology to secure data for transmission and storage, implement multi-factor authentication and strict access controls, and maintain compliance with SEC and FINRA regulatory requirements.

  • Employer

  • Employer address

    • This information is required to comply with federal laws like the USA PATRIOT Act, as well as Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. If you work on site, please provide either your office location or your company's headquarters location. If you work from home, please provide the headquarters' office address and phone number. If you are an at- home trader, retired, or self- employed, check the box under the Employment section.

  • Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes, and routing numbers for check deposits.

What You Need - Documents (Individual, Joint and IRA Applicants in the US).

In addition to the information 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.

In addition to the information you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide the following::

  • 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 valid , clearly state the name and DOB, and be in a format that cannot be edited.

    • 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 be in a format that cannot be edited.

    • 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 valid, clearly state the name and DOB, and be in a format that cannot be edited.

    • 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 should be valid, clearly state the name of the firm, and be in a format that cannot be edited.

    • 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 be in a format that is not editable.

    • 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.

  • Deposit Notifications: Notifications 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 eate 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

    Futures Transfer Form

    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