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Funds Transfer Restrictions

INTRODUCTION

As part of its anti-money laundering efforts, IBKR implements restrictions on certain client deposits and withdrawals. These restrictions apply to transfers associated with countries considered to have elevated AML risk and consider factors such as the client’s residency, the withdrawal destination and the denomination of the currency being transferred.1 An outline of these restrictions is provided below.

 

OVERVIEW OF RESTRICTIONS

  • Clients residing or maintaining an address in a country designated as having elevated AML risk may not withdraw funds to an account located in another country that has elevated AML risk unless they also maintain an address in that country.
  • Clients residing or maintaining an address in a country designated as having elevated AML risk may not deposit funds from an account located in another country having elevated AML risk unless they also maintain an address in that country.
  • Clients residing or maintaining an address in a country designated as having elevated AML risk may only withdraw funds to an account from which that client received a first-party deposit.
  • Clients may only withdraw funds in their base currency, their home country’s currency or common currencies (e.g. USD, EUR, HKD, AUD, GBP, CHF, CAD, JPY and SGD).
  • IBSG clients may only withdraw in SGD, USD, CNH, EUR, GBP and HKD.
  • IBKR may restrict the number of banks that a client may send money to, regardless of the domicile of the client or the bank.
  • A change to your base currency requires a minimum of 5 days before withdrawal instructions can be entered and a withdrawal request can be processed.

Note that clients who attempt to create an online banking instruction or initiate a deposit or withdrawal which is restricted will be blocked from creating that instruction or initiating that transaction and will be presented with an online error message.

 

1In determining whether a country is associated with elevated AML risk, consideration is given to information provided by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental organization which promotes measures for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system and other public AML indices.

 

Deposit Funds with IBKR Mobile Check Deposit

Overview: 

US clients using IBKR Mobile with IB Key two-factor authentication can deposit endorsed checks drawn on a US bank into their account from anywhere using Mobile Check Deposit.

Mobile Check Deposit is NOT supported for: IRAs, MMCs, partitioned accounts or Advisor Masters (Advisors cannot deposit into client accounts).

To use Mobile Check Deposit:

  • You must be a US client.
  • The check must be drawn on a US bank.
  • The check must be properly endorsed.
  • You must have IBKR Mobile installed on your phone.
  • You must have activated IB Key two-factor authentication on the IBKR Mobile app.
  • It must not be your first deposit.

To find out more about how to install IBKR Mobile, visit the IBKR Mobile web page.

For information on how to activate IB Key on IBKR Mobile, see the Users’ Guide:
Using Mobile Check Deposit
Once you have installed IBKR Mobile and activated IB Key, you can use IBKR Mobile to deposit checks into your account.
  1. Log into IBKR Mobile, and tap the More menu followed by Transfer & Pay.
  2. From the Transfer & Pay menu tap Deposit Check.
  3. If prompted, read and accept the disclosure.
  4. Set up your deposit:
    • a. If you hold multiple accounts with IBKR, select the account for the deposit in the Deposit to field.
    • b. Enter the amount of the deposit in the Amount field.
    • c. Scan the front and back of your check using the camera function on your phone. You may be asked to allow IBKR Mobile to access your camera. Please be sure that you have properly endorsed your check.
  5. When you are satisfied with your scanned images, tap Deposit Check at the bottom of the screen.
  6. Validate with IB Key as required.
Timelines and Limitations
  • Once the deposit has been approved and processed, the funds are deposited into your IBKR account. Funds are generally available to use within six (6) business days after the deposit has been approved.
  • Currently available for US clients and for checks drawn on US banks.
  • Requires active IB Key protocol for two-factor authentication.
  • To find out the daily limit and 30 day limit on check deposits, tap “What is my daily limit?” on the Deposit Check screen.

U.S. Microcap Stock Restrictions

Introduction
To comply with regulations regarding the sale of unregistered securities and to minimize the manual processing associated with trading shares that are not publicly quoted, IBKR imposes certain restrictions on U.S. Microcap Stocks. A list of those restrictions, along with other FAQs relating to this topic are provided below. 

Microcap Restrictions

  • IBKR will only accept transfers of blocks of U.S. Microcap stocks from Eligible Clients. Eligible Clients include accounts that: (1) maintain equity (pre or post-transfer) of at least $5 million or, clients of financial advisors with aggregate assets under management of at least $20 million; and (2) have less than half of their equity in U.S. Microcap Stocks.
  • IBKR will only accept transfers1 of blocks of U.S. Microcap Stocks where the Eligible Client can confirm the shares were purchased on the open market or registered with the SEC;
  • IBKR will not accept transfers1 of or opening orders for U.S. Microcap Stocks designated by OTC as Caveat Emptor or Grey Market from any client. Clients with existing positions in these stocks may close the positions;
  • IBKR will not accept transfers of U.S. Microcap Stocks to cover a short position established at IBKR;
  • Execution-only clients (i.e., execute trades through IBKR, but clear those trades elsewhere) may not trade U.S. Microcap Stocks within their IBKR account. (IBKR may make exceptions for U.S.-registered brokers);


Microcap FAQs

What is a U.S. Microcap Stock?
The term “Microcap Stock” refers to shares (1) traded over the counter or (2) that are listed on Nasdaq and NYSE American that have a market capitalization of between $50 million to $300 million and are trading at or below $5. For purposes of this policy, the term Microcap Stock will include the shares of U.S. public companies which have a market capitalization at or below $50 million, which are sometimes referred to as nanocap stocks or trade on a market generally associated with Microcap Stocks.

To avoid situations where minor, short-term fluctuations in a stock price cause repeated reclassification, any stock classified as U.S. Microcap will remain in that classification until both its market capitalization and share price exceed $300 million and $5, respectively, for a 30 consecutive calendar day period.

As Microcap Stocks are often low-priced, they are commonly referred to as penny stocks. IBKR may make exceptions, including for stocks traded at low prices that recently had a greater market cap. In addition, IBKR will not consider ADRs on non-US companies to be Micro-Cap stocks.

Where do Microcap Stocks trade?
Microcap Stocks typically trade in the OTC market, rather than on a national securities exchange. They are often electronically quoted by market makers on OTC systems such as the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB) and the markets administered by the OTC Markets Group (e.g., OTCQX, OTCQB & Pink). Also included in this category are stocks which may not be publicly quoted and which are designated as Caveat Emptor, Other OTC or Grey Market.
In addition, U.S. regulators also consider stocks listed on Nasdaq or NYSE American trading at or below $5 with a market capitalization at or less than $300 million to be Microcap Stocks.

What happens if IBKR receives a transfer from an Eligible Client where one or more of the positions transferred is a Microcap Stock?
If IBKR receives a transfer containing a block of a Microcap stock, IBKR reserves the right to restrict the sale of any Microcap position(s) included in the transfer unless the Eligible Client provides appropriate documentation establishing that the shares were either purchased on the open market (i.e., on a public exchange through another broker) or were registered with the SEC pursuant to an S-1 or similar registration statement.

Eligible Clients can prove that shares were purchased on the open market by providing a brokerage statement or trade confirm from a reputable broker reflecting the purchase of the shares on a public exchange. Eligible Clients can establish that the shares are registered by providing the SEC (Edgar system) File number under which their shares were registered by the company (and any documents necessary to confirm the shares are the ones listed in the registration statement).

NOTE: All customers are free to transfer out any shares we have restricted at any time.

What restrictions will IBKR apply to Prime accounts?
Clients whose activities include Prime services are considered Eligible Clients solely for the purposes of those trades which IBKR has agreed to accept from its executing brokers. However, while Prime accounts may clear U.S. Microcap Stocks at IBKR, those shares will be restricted until such time IBKR confirms that the shares are eligible for re-sale under the procedures discussed above. 

To remove the restriction for shares purchased on the open market, please have the executing broker provide a signed letter on company letterhead or an official Account Statement stating that the shares were purchased in the open market. The letter or statement must also include the below required criteria. Alternatively, if the shares were acquired through an offering the letter or statement must provide documents or links to the relevant registration statement and state that the shares were part of it.

Required Broker Letter Criteria:
1) IBKR Account Number
2) IBKR Account Title
3) Trade Date
4) Settlement Date
5) Symbol
6) Side
7) Price
8) Quantity
9) Time of Execution
10) Exchange
11) Must be signed
12) Must be on Firm's official letterhead

To summarize: Sell Long trades will be accepted if the long position is no longer restricted. Sell Short trades will be accepted. Buy Long trades will be accepted and the position will be restricted until Compliance is provided with sufficient information to remove the restriction. Buy Cover trades and intraday round trip trades will not be accepted.


What happens if a stock you purchase gets reclassified as Grey Market or Caveat Emptor?
If you purchase a stock in your IBKR account that at a later date becomes classified as a Caveat Emptor or Grey Market stock, you will be allowed to maintain, close or transfer the position but will not be able to increase your position.


What are some of the reasons why Microcap Stock trading may be restricted in my account?
There are two primary reasons why you might be restricted from trading in a Microcap Stock:

  • Potential Affiliation to Issuer: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rule 144 places certain limitations on trading of stocks (including Microcap Stocks) by an “affiliate” of the issuer. If IBKR observes trading activity or holdings in a Microcap Stock that are close to the trading volume thresholds under Rule 144 (“Rule 144 Thresholds”), IBKR may restrict the customer from trading the Microcap Stock until a compliance review is completed.
  • Transfer of Microcap Stock: If the customer has recently transferred a Microcap Stock into their IBKR account, IBKR may restrict the customer from trading in that security until a compliance review is completed.

If one of the above reasons apply, trading will be restricted in the security and a notification will be sent to the customer’s message center in Account Management. This notification will describe the reason for the restriction and the steps the customer must take before IBKR will consider lifting the restriction.


Why does IBKR consider me to be a potential affiliate of a Microcap Stock issuer?
An “affiliate” is a person, such as an executive officer, a director or large shareholder, in a relationship of control with the issuer.

Rule 144 applies to all securities, including Microcap Stocks. However, given the heightened risks associated with trading Microcap Stocks, if a customer’s trading and/or holdings in a Microcap Stock are close to the Rule 144 Thresholds, IBKR will restrict the customer’s trading in the Microcap Stock.  This restriction will remain in effect pending a compliance review into the customer’s potential affiliate status.

For the Potential Affiliate review, why do I need to ask for a new review every two weeks?
A customer’s affiliate status may change soon after IBKR completes the above-referenced Potential Affiliate review. As such, IBKR believes it is appropriate to refresh a Potential Affiliate review every two weeks if a customer’s trading activity and/or holdings in the Microcap Stock remain close to the Rule 144 Thresholds.

Where can I find a list of stocks that IBKR has designated as U.S. Microcaps?
A list of stocks designated as U.S. Microcaps by IBKR is available via the following link: www.ibkr.com/download/us_microcaps.csv

Note that this list is updated daily.

Where can I find additional information on Microcap Stocks?
Additional information on Microcap Stocks, including risks associated with such stocks may be found on the SEC website: https://www.sec.gov/reportspubs/investor-publications/investorpubsmicrocapstockhtm.html
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1This includes transfers by any method (e.g., ACATS, DWAC, FOP), conversion of Canadian listings to their U.S. equivalent via “Southbound” transfer, transfers to cover existing short positions, IB Prime customers executing with other brokers and clearing to IBKR, etc.

 

South African Rand (ZAR) - Onshore/Offshore

Overview: 

Explanation of Onshore/Offshore South African Rand (ZAR)

Background

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has currency exchange control rules in place for South African residents. A South African resident is a person (i.e. a natural person, body corporate, foundation, trust or partnership) whether of South African or any other nationality who has taken up residence, is domiciled or registered in the Republic of South Africa (RSA). A resident account is also the account of persons resident, domiciled or registered in the Common Monetary Area (CMA). The CMA comprises of the Republic of South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland. There are no exchange control restrictions between the members of the CMA and they form a single exchange control territory.

The rules stipulate that there is a yearly limit placed on the amount of ZAR that can be taken out of the country by South African residents – i.e. taken "Offshore". ZAR that remain in South Africa are deemed “Onshore”.

Each resident can take the following amounts offshore per calendar year:

  • ZAR 1 million can be taken offshore as a “Single Discretionary Allowance”
  • ZAR 10 million can be taken offshore as an “Foreign Capital Allowance”

Only institutions licensed as “Authorised Dealers” (AD) are able to send ZAR outside of South Africa and so offshore. An AD is responsible for reporting the offshoring of any ZAR to the SARB. As a result, residents sending ZAR offshore must accurately state the purpose for which the ZAR is being sent. Residents must receive approval from an AD before they are able to send any ZAR offshore. Prior to taking ZAR offshore as part of the Foreign Capital Allowance, residents must also have additional clearance from the SA tax authorities.

The full exchange control rulebook from the SARB can be found here: https://www.resbank.co.za/RegulationAndSupervision/FinancialSurveillanceAndExchangeControl/EXCMan/Pages/default.aspx

Current Situation

Our cashiering account is a non-resident account. Therefore, we are permitted to:

  • Receive deposits in ZAR from other non-resident accounts.
  • Disburse ZAR from our cashiering account to non-resident accounts.
  • Receive deposits from accounts of South African residents.
  • Disburse ZAR to accounts of South African residents.
     

Le diamo il benvenuto in Interactive Brokers

Overview: 

Una volta finanziato e approvato il proprio conto è possibile iniziare la propria attività di trading. Le informazioni di seguito indicate permettono di muovere i primi passi in qualità di nuovo cliente Interactive Brokers.

  1. Il proprio denaro
  2. Configurare il proprio conto per l'attività di trading
  3. Come effettuare trading
  4. Negoziare in tutto il mondo
  5. Cinque punti per ampliare la propria esperienza IB

 

 

1. Il proprio denaro
Versamenti e prelievi Informazioni generali. Tutte le transazioni sono amministrate tramite il sistema sicuro di Gestione conto
Versamenti
Innanzitutto, è necessario creare una notifica di versamento tramite Gestione conto > Finanziamento > Trasferimento fondi > Tipo di transazione: “Versamento” Come creare una notifica di versamento. Il secondo passaggio consiste nell'istruire la propria banca in merito al bonifico da emettere utilizzando i dettagli bancari forniti nella propria notifica di versamento.
Prelievi
È necessario creare le istruzioni di prelievo tramite il sitema sicuro di Gestione conto > Finanziamento > Trasferimento fondi > Tipo di transazione: "Prelievo" Come creare istruzioni di prelievo
Qualora si inoltrino istruzioni per un prelievo superiore ai limiti di prelievo previsti, questo verrà considerato un prelievo eccezionale e, di conseguenza, sarà necessario collegare il titolare del conto bancario al conto IB. Se il conto bancario ricevente è stato utilizzato per un versamento, il prelievo verrà processato; altrimenti, sarà necessario rivolgersi all'assistenza clienti e fornire la documentazione necessaria.
Risoluzione delle problematiche
Versamenti: se la propria banca ha inviato il denaro ma l'accredito dello stesso non è visualizzabile sul proprio conto IB. Possibili motivazioni:
a) Il trasferimento di fondi richiede circa 1-4 giorni lavorativi
b) Notifica di versamento mancante. È necessario crearla tramite il proprio sistema Gestione conto e inviare un ticket all'Assistenza clienti
c) Dettagli di modifica mancanti. Il proprio nome o il numero del conto IB non figura nei dettagli del trasferimento. È necessario contattare la propria banca per richiedere tutti i dettagli della modifica.
d) Gli ACH avviati presso IB prevedono un limite di 100K USD in un periodo di 7 giorni lavorativi. Qualora si apra un conto a margine di portafoglio con requisito iniziale di 110K, il bonifico bancario potrebbe rappresentare la soluzione di versamento migliore per ridurre i tempi di attesa relativi alla prima delle proprie transazioni. Qualora si selezioni l'opzione ACH, sarà necessario un tempo di attesa di circa due settimane oppure un declassamento temporaneo del conto a RegT.
Prelievi: se è stato richiesto un prelievo ma l'accredito del denaro non è visualizzabile sul proprio conto bancario. Possibili motivazioni:
a) Il trasferimento di fondi richiede circa 1-4 giorni lavorativi
b) Rifiutato. Oltre la soglia massima consentita per il prelievo. Si prega di controllare il saldo del proprio conto. Si prega di notare che, in base ai requisiti regolamentari, una volta versati i fondi, è previsto un periodo di attesa di tre giorni prima di poter procedere con il prelievo degli stessi.
c) La propria banca ha respinto i fondi. Probabilmente a causa della mancata corrispondenza tra il conto bancario ricevente e quello emittente.

 

2. Configurare il proprio conto per l'attività di trading
Differenza tra Conti cash e Conti a margine: se si sceglie l'applicazione FastTrack, il proprio conto diverrà automaticamente un conto cash con i permessi per le azioni statunitensi. Se si desidera beneficiare dell'effetto leva e negoziare a margine, si prega di consultare le presenti informazioni relative alla promozione del conto a conto a margine RegT
Permessi di trading
Per poter negoziare una particolare categoria di prodotti in un determinato Paese, è necessario ottenere i necessari permessi di trading tramite Gestione conto. Si prega di notare che i permessi di trading sono gratuiti. Tuttavia, potrebbe essere necessario dover firmare le informative sui rischi richieste dalle autorità di regolamentazione locali. Come richiedere i permessi di trading
Dati di mercato
Se si desidera disporre di dati di mercato in tempo reale per un particolare prodotto/mercato, è necessaria la sottoscrizione a un pacchetto dati di mercato addebitato dalla Borsa valori. Come effettuare la sottoscrizione ai dati di mercato
L'assistente dati di mercato fornisce assistenza nella scelta del pacchetto più adatto. Si prega di guardare questo Video che ne spiega il funzionamento.
I clienti hanno la possibilità di ricevere gratuitamente un pacchetto con dati di mercato differiti cliccando sul pulsante Dati di mercato differiti dalla riga di un ticker privo di sottoscrizione.
Conti per consulenti
Si consiglia di consultare rapidamente la guida utente primi passi per i consulenti per comprendere come aggiungere altri utenti al proprio conto consulente e assegnare loro l'accesso e molto altro ancora.

 

3. Come effettuare trading
Trader's University è lo spazio che permette di apprendere come utilizzare le nostre piattaforme. Qui è possibile trovare i nostri webinar dal vivo e registrati in 10 lingue diverse, oltre a tour e documentazione relativa alle nostre varie piattaforme di trading.
Trader Workstation (TWS)
I trader che necessitano di strumenti di investimento più sofisticati possono usufruire della nostra interfaccia progettata dai market maker, Trader Workstation (TWS), che permette di ottimizzare la velocità e l'efficienza di trading grazie a un'interfaccia di lavoro intuitiva, supporto su oltre 60 tipologie di ordine, strumenti di investimento specifici per tutte le strategie di trading, saldi contabili e monitoraggio della propria attività. L'offerta comprende due modelli:
TWS Mosaic: utilizzo intuitivo, facile accesso al trading, gestione degli ordini, liste prezzi e grafici, il tutto in un'unica finestra, oppure
TWS classica: gestione degli ordini avanzata per quei trader che necessitano di strumenti e algoritmi più avanzati.
Descrizione e informazioni generali / Guida rapida / Guida utente
Tour interattivi: Concetti base di TWS / Configurazione di TWS / TWS Mosaic
Come effettuare una transazione:  Video su TWS classica / Video su Mosaic
Strumenti di trading: Descrizione e informazioni generali /  Guida utente
Requisiti: Installazione di Java per Windows / Installazione di Java per MAC / Necessaria l'apertura delle porte 4000 e 4001
Login a TWS / Download di TWS
WebTrader
Quei trader che preferiscono un'interfaccia semplice e lineare possono utilizzare il nostro WebTrader su base HTML, che semplifica la visualizzazione dei dati di mercato, l'invio degli ordini e il monitoraggio del proprio conto e delle proprie operazioni. L'ultima versione di WebTrader è adatta a tutti i browser
Guida rapida / Guida utente di WebTrader
Introduzione: Video su WebTrader
Come effettuare una transazione: Video su WebTrader
Login a WebTrader
MobileTrader
Le nostre soluzioni mobili permettono di negoziare in mobilità con il proprio conto IB. Le applicazioni mobileTWS per iOS e mobileTWS per BlackBerry sono personalizzate per questi modelli più famosi, mentre la versione generica MobileTrader supporta la maggior parte degli altri dispositivi smartphone.
Descrizione e informazioni generali
Tipologie di ordini Tipologie di ordini disponibili e descrizione / Video / Tour / Guida utente
Paper Trading Descrizione e informazioni generali / Come ottenere un conto di Paper Trading
Una volta creato il proprio conto di paper trading, è possibile condividere i dati di mercato del proprio conto reale con il proprio conto di paper trading: Gestione conto > Gestione conto > Impostazioni > Paper trading

 
4. Negoziare in tutto il mondo
I conti IB sono in molteplici valute. Il proprio conto può detenere differenti valute allo stesso momento, al fine di poter negoziare molteplici prodotti in tutto il mondo da un unico conto.
Valuta di base
La propria valuta di base determina la conversione della valuta per i propri rendiconti e la valuta utilizzata per determinare i requisiti di margine. La valuta di base è determinata al momento dell'apertura del proprio conto. I clienti possono cambiare la propria valuta di base in ogni monento da Gestione conto.
Le valute non vengono automaticamente convertite nella valuta di base del cliente
La conversione valutaria deve essere effettuata manualmente dal cliente. In questo video è possibile apprendere come effettuare una conversione della valuta.
Per poter aprire una posizione denominata in una valuta non presente nel proprio conto, si hanno a disposizione due possibilità:
A) Conversione della valuta.
B) Prestito a margine IB. (Non disponibile per i conti cash)
Si prega di accedere a questo corso che illustra i meccanismi delle transazioni in valuta estera.

 

5. Cinque punti per ampliare la propria conoscenza IB
1. Ricerca dei contratti
Qui è possibile trovare tutti i nostri prodotti, simboli e specifiche.
2. Knowledge Base IB
Il Knowledge Base è un archivio contenente termini del glossario, articoli esplicativi, suggerimenti e linee guida circa la risoluzione delle problematiche progettato per offrire supporto ai clienti IB nella gestione dei propri conti. È sufficiente digitare un termine nel pulsante di ricerca per ottenere la risposta desiderata.
3. Gestione conto
Mentre le nostre piettaforme di trading offrono accesso ai mercati, Gestione conto garantisce l'accesso al proprio conto IB. Tramite Gestione conto è possibile gestire le operazioni relative al propprio conto come, per esempio, versamento o prelievo di fondi, visualizzare i propri rendiconti, modificare le sottoscrizioni ai dati di mercato e alle notizie, emendare i propri permessi di trading e verificare o modificare i propri dati personali.
Accedere a Gestione conto / Guida rapida di Gestione conto / Guida utente di Gestione conto
4. Sistema di accesso sicuro
Per fornire ai propri clienti il massimo livello di sicurezza online, Interactive Brokers ha messo a punto un Sistema di accesso sicuro (SLS) che sottopone l'accesso al proprio conto a un particolare tipo di autenticazione a due livelli. Il sistema di autenticazione a due livelli serve a confermare la propria identità al momento del login utilizzando due livelli di sicurezza: 1) Le informazioni in proprio possesso (la combinazione del proprio nome utente e della password); e 2) Il dispositivo in proprio possesso (un dispositivo di sicurezza creato da IB che genera un codice di sicurezza casuale monouso). Dato che la procedura di accesso al proprio conto richiede sia la conoscenza delle proprie credenziali (nome utente e password) sia il possesso fisico del dispositivo, la partecipazione al Sistema di accesso sicuro potenzialmente impedisce a qualunque persona non autorizzata di accedere al proprio conto.
Come attivare il proprio dispositivo di sicurezza / Come ottenere una carta codici di sicurezza / Come restituire il dispositivo di sicurezza
In caso di smarrimento della propria password o della propria carta codici di sicurezza, si prega di contattarci per richiedere assistenza immediata.
5. Relazioni e rendiconti
Di facile visualizzazione e personalizzazione, i nostri rendiconti e relazioni coprono tutti gli aspetti del proprio conto Interactive Brokers. Come visualizzare un Rendiconto attività

 

Come effettuare versamenti tramite bonifici bancari

Per effettuare un versamento tramite bonifico bancario sul tuo conto avrai bisogno per prima cosa di fornire una notifica di versamento attraverso il Portale Clienti. Dopo aver eseguito l'accesso al Portale Clienti, seleziona il menu Trasferimenti & Pagamenti e quindi Trasferisci Fondi. Da qui potrai selezionare la voce "Versamento di fondi" come Tipo di Transazione e successivamente "Bonifico bancario" tra le opzioni di Metodo di versamento.

A questo punto ti verrà richiesto di inserire le istruzioni bancarie di consegna, incluso l'importo del versamento, la valuta di denominazione e l'istituzione mittente. Una volta che tutte le informazioni saranno state inserite, ti verranno tutti i dettagli (ossia il numero ABA, Codice Swift BIC e il numero di conto in banca) su di un modulo stampabile che potrai a tua volta fornire alla tua banca in modo da poter avviare il bonifico.

Ti ricordiamo che la creazione di questa notifica è essenziale in quanto le istruzioni necessarie affinché la tua banca possa effettuare il bonifico variano a seconda della valuta di denominazione utilizzata per effettuare il bonifico. Inoltre questa notifica serve a garantire che i fondi vengano assegnati correttamente al tuo conto non appena saranno stati ricevuti da noi.

In caso di ulteriori domande, ti invitiamo a contattare uno dei nostri Centri Servizi Cliente. I numeri da contattare e gli orari di servizio sono disponibili nella seguente pagina web: http://individuals.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=1560

Depositing Shares Held in the Direct Registration System (DRS)

Overview
The Direct Registration System (DRS) allows shareholders to register their U.S. share holdings on the books and records of the issuer in an electronic rather than paper certificate form through the issuer’s designated transfer agent. Once held in a DRS account, the shares may then be transferred electronically via the Depository Trust Company (DTC) to your IB account where transactions may take place or where the shares may be afforded margin loan value.

It should be noted that not all shares are DRS eligible. In general, most U.S. exchange traded securities are, but many OTC shares, as well as shares subject to a restriction and therefore held in certificate form, are not.

Transfer Process
To deposit shares held in your DRS account to your IB account you will need to log into Account Management and create transfer instructions. These instructions require that you provide IB with certain information regarding your DRS account (e.g., account number and taxpayer ID) which you will need to obtain from and/or confirm with your transfer agent. It’s important that you provide IB with information which matches that of your DRS account, otherwise your transfer agent will reject the request and you will be charged a rejection fee. Information regarding fees for rejected as well as settled transactions are posted on the website.

Once the DRS account information has been confirmed, log into Account Management and proceed as follows:

1. Select the Funding and then Position Transfers menu options;

2. From the Position Transfer screen, select a transfer method of DRS-Direct Registration System and transfer type of Deposit via the drop-down menus;

3. You’ll be directed to the DRS Transfer screen where the taxpayer ID you’ve provided to IB is displayed. If this does not match that which you maintain for your DRS account, you will first need to reconcile and correct the information so it matches prior to proceeding with the transfer request. Requests submitted with a mismatched taxpayer ID will result in the transfer being rejected by your transfer agent and your account being subject to a rejection processing fee;

4. Enter your DRS account number and click the Continue button. Note that requests submitted with an account number that doesn't match that of your DRS account will result in the transfer being rejected by your transfer agent and your account being subject to a rejection processing fee;

5. Enter the symbol of the security you intend to transfer as well as the share quantity. Note that requests submitted with a symbol not held within or a share quantity which exceeds that held in your DRS account will result in the transfer being rejected by your transfer agent and your account being subject to a rejection processing fee;

6. Enter your electronic signature and click the “Continue” button to confirm your transfer request.

IB will then notify DTC who will match the security to its associated transfer agent and send them notification of your request. Assuming the DRS account and share information you’ve provided is correct, the transfer agent will post the shares for delivery to IB.  Note that while transfer requests typically settle within 2 -5 business days, the transfer agent may take longer to respond to the notification and, if no response is received within 30 days, the request will be canceled.


IMPORTANT NOTE
If you are transferring shares from a joint account or are a non-US person, special consideration needs to be provided to the taxpayer ID you provide to IB for matching to your DRS account. In the case of a joint account, the ID will generally be one of the SSNs of the joint account holders or a default value of 999999999. In the case of a non-US person, where no US taxpayer ID exists, a default value of 111111111 is often used. In either case, you will need to verify with the transfer agent the identifier they will recognize for matching purposes. If the transfer agent requests an identifier which doesn’t match one of the elections provided within Account Management, please contact Customer Service for transfer assistance.

Welcome to Interactive Brokers

Overview: 

Now that your account is funded and approved you can start trading. The information below will help you getting
started as a new customer of Interactive Brokers.

  1. Your Money
  2. Configure your account to trade
  3. How to trade
  4. Trade all over the World
  5. Five points to enrich your IB experience

 

1. Your Money
Deposits & Withdrawals General Info. All transactions are administered through your secure Account Management
Deposits
First, you create a deposit notification through your Account Management > Funding > Fund Transfers > Transaction Type: “Deposit” How to create a deposit notification. The second step is to instruct your Bank to do the wire transfer with the bank details provided in your Deposit Notification.
Withdrawals
Create a withdrawal instruction via your secure Account Management > Funding > Fund Transfers > Transaction Type: "Withdrawals" How to create a withdrawal instruction
If you instruct a withdrawal over the Withdrawal limits, it will be considered an exceptional withdrawal and we will therefore need to match bank account holder and IB account. If destination bank account has been used for a deposit, withdrawal will be processed; otherwise, you must contact customer service and provide the documents needed.
Troubleshooting
Deposits: My bank sent the money but I do not see it credited into my IB account. Possible reasons:
a) A fund transfer takes 1-4 business days
b) A Deposit Notification is missing. You have to create it via your Account Management and send a ticket to Customer Service
c) Amending details are missing. Your name or IB account number is missing in the transfer details. You have to contact your bank and ask for the full amending details.
d) ACH initiated by IB is limited to 100k USD in a 7 business period. If you opened a Portfolio Margin account where the initial requirement is 110k, a wire deposit might be the better deposit option to reduce wait time for your first trade. If selecting ACH a wait time of almost 2 weeks or a temporary downgrade to RegT can be possible solutions.
Withdrawals: I have requested a withdrawal but I do not see the money credited to my bank account. Possible reasons:
a) A fund transfer takes 1-4 business days
b) Rejected. Over the max it can be withdrawn. Please check your account cash balance. Note that for regulatory requirements, when the funds are deposited, there is a 3 day holding period before they can be withdrawn.
c) Your bank returned the funds. Probably because receiving bank account and remitting bank account names do not match.

 

2. Configure your account to trade
Difference between Cash and Margin accounts: If you have chosen the FastTrack application, by default your account type is a cash account with US stock permission. If you would like to get leverage and trade on margin, here how to upgrade to a RegT Margin account
Trading Permissions
In order to be able to trade a particular asset class in a particular country, you need to get the trading permission for it via your Account Management. Please note that trading permissions are free. You might however be asked to sign risk
disclosures required by local regulatory authorities. How to Request Trading Permissions
Market Data
If you want to have market data in real-time for a particular product/exchange, you need to subscribe to a market data package charged by the exchange. How to subscribe to Market data
The Market data assistant will help you choose the right package. Please watch this Video explaining how it works.
Customers have the option to receive delayed market data for free by clicking the Free Delayed Data button from a non-subscribed ticker row.
Advisor Accounts
Have a look at the user guide getting started as advisors. Here you see how to create additional users to your advisor account and grant them access and much more.

 

3. How to trade
The Trader's University is the place to go when you want to learn how to use our Platforms. Here you will find our webinars, live and recorded in 10 languages and tours and documentation about our various Trading Platforms.
Trader Workstation (TWS)
Traders who require more sophisticated trading tools can use our market maker-designed Trader Workstation (TWS), which optimizes your trading speed and efficiency with an easy-to-use spreadsheet interface, support for more than 60 order types, task-specific trading tools for all trading styles, and real-time account balance and activity monitoring. Try the two models
TWS Mosaic: for intuitive usability, easy trading access, order management, watchlist, charts all in one window or
TWS Classic: the Advanced Order Management for traders who need more advanced tools and algos.
General Description and Information / Quick start guide / Usersguide
Interactive Tours: TWS Basics / TWS configuration / TWS Mosaic
How to place a trade:  Video Classic TWS / Video Mosaic
Trading tools: General Description and Information /  Users guide
Requirements: How to install Java for Windows / How to install Java for MAC / Port 4000 and 4001 needs to be open
Login TWS / Download TWS
WebTrader
Traders who prefer a clean and simple interface can use our HTML-based WebTrader, which makes it easy to view market data, submit orders, and monitor your account and executions. Use the latest WebTrader from every browser
Quick Start Guide / WebTrader User's Guide
Introduction: Video WebTrader
How to place a Trade: Video WebTrader
Login WebTrader
MobileTrader
Our mobile solutions allow you to trade your IB account on the go. The mobileTWS for iOS and the mobileTWS for BlackBerry are custom-designed for these popular models, while the generic MobileTrader supports most other Smart phones.
General Description and Information
Order Types Order Types available and Description / Videos / Tour / Users guide
Paper Trading General Description and Information / How to get a Paper Trading Account
Once your paper account is created, you can share the market data of your real account with your paper trading account: Account Management > Manage Account > Settings > Paper trading

 
4. Trade all over the World
IB accounts are multi-currency accounts. Your account can hold different currencies at the same time, this allows you to trade multiple products around the world from a single account.
Base Currency
Your base currency determines the currency of translation for your statements and the currency used for determining margin requirements. Base currency is determined when you open an account. Customers may change their base currency at any time through Account Management.
We do not automatically convert currencies into your Base currency
Currency conversions must be done manually by the customer. In this video you can learn how to do a currency conversion.
In order to open a position denominated in a currency that you do not have in your account, you have two possibilities:
A) Currency conversion.
B) IB Margin Loan. (Not available for Cash Accounts)
Please see this course explaining the mechanics of a foreign transaction.

 

5. Five points to enrich your IB experience
1. Contract Search
Here you will find all our products, symbols and specifications.
2. IB Knowledge Base
The Knowledge Base is a repository of glossary terms, how-to articles, troubleshooting tips and guidelines designed to assist IB customers with the management of their IB accounts. Just enter in the search button what you are looking for and you will get the answer.
3. Account Management
As our trading platforms give you access to the markets, the Account Management grants you access to your IB account. Use Account Management to manage account-related tasks such as depositing or withdrawing funds, viewing your statements, modifying market data and news subscriptions, changing your trading permissions, and verifying or changing your personal information.
Log In Account Management / AM Quick Start Guide / AM Users Guide
4. Secure Login System
To provide you with the highest level of online security, Interactive Brokers has implemented a Secure Login System (SLS) through which access to your account is subject to two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication serves to confirm your identity at the point of login using two security factors: 1) Something you know (your username and password combination); and 2) Something you have (an IB issued security device which generates a random, single-use security code). As both knowledge of your username/password and physical possession of the security device are required to login to your account, participation in the Secure Login System virtually eliminates the possibility of anyone other than you accessing your account.
How to Activate your Security Device / How to Obtain a Security Code Card / How to return Security device
In case you forgot your password or lost your security code card, please call us for immediate assistance.
5. Statements and Reports
Easy to view and customize, our statements and reports cover all aspects of your Interactive Brokers account. How to view an Activity Statement 

 

Mailing Address For Check Deposits to Interactive Brokers

Overview: 

For paper and mail based deposit of funds

Before sending your check deposit, you should write your account number on the check. We highly encourage you to create a deposit notification, which allows us to efficiently identify your incoming funds for proper credit to your account. 

The specific mailing instructions, including the printing of the deposit form, and addresses will be displayed during the deposit notification process. The IBKR address for sending your check will be printed on the deposit form.

Upon receipt of this deposit the notice should update to provide the availability date of the deposit.

Background: 
  • To ensure proper handling and to avoid unnecessary delays, please instruct your financial institution not to mail checks directly to our bank.
  • Please take note that Interactive Brokers Canada customers cannot fund their accounts with cheques or bank drafts.
  • Deposit notifications do NOT move any funds; you must contact your bank to move the funds into your IBKR account. 

In order to create a Check deposit notification, you will need to visit our secure website: www.interactivebrokers.com.  Be prepared to provide your username, password and any additional secure log-in information when submitting your notice.

1. Log into Client Portal

2. Select Transfer & Pay

3. Click on Transfer Funds

4. Your Transaction Type: Deposit

5. The Currency: USD

6. Choose the Method: Check

and follow the prompts.

Next, mail your check with the Confirmation Page to one of the addresses listed below.

 

(If you are sending your check via overnight delivery service (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc))

Interactive Brokers LLC

2 Pickwick Plaza

Attn: IBCD

Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

United States

 

(If you are sending your check via regular mail or US Postal Service (USPS) EXPRESS MAIL)

Interactive Brokers LLC

P.O. Box 7579

Attn: IBCD

Greenwich, Connecticut 06836-7579

United States

 

Please Note:

  • The person who signs the check must be the account holder.
  • Your name must be printed on the check.
  • You must sign and date your check.
  • Payee Name must be Interactive Brokers LLC

IRA: Retirement Account Resource Center

IMPORTANT NOTE: This article has been customized for use by self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) owners for information purposes only.  Persons are encouraged to consult a qualified tax professional with the investments and elections within the IRA.   IB does not provide tax advice.  For detailed information regarding IRAs, you may consult the IRS Publication 590-A about IRA contributions and the IRS Publication 590-B about IRA distributions.

This resource center provides a central reference point for information concerning the various IRA account types offered by IB. 

Important Notice - Select IRA Tax Reporting for key information with transaction and tax reporting in your IRA.

 

Account Management IRA Reference

Account Management IRA Tab

Beneficiary Options

Charitable Distributions

Conversions to a Roth IRA

Direct Rollovers - How & When

Frequently Asked Questions

Recharacterizations from a Roth IRA

Required Minimum Distributions

Rollover Rules & Conditions

Understanding Tax Forms

 

 

 IRS Circular 230 Notice: These statements are provided for information purposes only, are not intended to constitute tax advice which may be relied upon to avoid penalties under any federal, state, local or other tax statutes or regulations, and do not resolve any tax issues in your favor.

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