Deposit Funds and Trade
We recommend that all account holders deposit funds into their trading account from inside their Secure Client Area, where you can choose from ten flexible funding options in ten different base currencies.
Open an Account for access to your client portal and fund your account in real time.
View Fees and Processing Times by Funding Method
Currencies Accepted: AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, NZD, JPY, HKD, CHF, CAD
The minimum funding amount required to open a new trading account is USD $200.
| Funding Methods | Funding Time | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Secure Verified by Visa / MasterCard Securecode | Instant | Free |
| Credit / Debit Card | Instant | Free |
| PayPal | Instant | Free |
| Neteller | Instant | Free |
| Skrill | Instant | Free |
| FasaPay | Instant | Free |
| Wire Transfer / Bank Transfer / TT | 12-48 hours | Free |
| Local Bank Transfer (Outside Australia) | 22-72 hours | Free |
| POLi | Instant | Free |
| Broker to Broker Transfer | 22-72 hours | Free |
| Webmoney | Instant | Free |
| Bpay | 12 -48 hours | Free |
| China Union Pay | Instant | 0.0 - 3.5% |
| China Union Pay - FPCUP | Instant | 0.0 - 3.5% |
| Qiwi | Instant | 3.0% | Thai Internet Banking | Instant | Free |
Security of Funds
All client funds are held in Segregated Client Trust Accounts at National Australia Bank (NAB) and Westpac Banking Corporation (Westpac) - AA rated Australian Banks. Electronic payments are processed using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology and are encrypted to ensure security. All payment information is confidential and used only for the purpose of funding your trading account with Optimus FX via IC Markets. Need more details before funding your account? Learn More in our FAQ Section