IB requires applicants to select and provide answers to three security questions each selected from a separate pool of questions having varying degrees of complexity. In the event we receive a telephone inquiry involving sensitive information, prior to acknowledging or discussing any account specific information with the caller we will first look to verify that caller's identity. This is accomplished through a multi-tier security process, one tier which requires that the caller answer a randomly selected security question.  The caller must provide an answer to the security question which exactly matches the answer we have on file. Otherwise, the request for information will be denied and a potential lock-down placed upon the account.

Click on the link below which best describes your situation:

1. Receiving “Invalid user name password combination” message
2. Receiving “Login Failed” message upon entering security device values
   
3. I’ve forgotten my user name and/or password
4. I’m temporarily without possession of my security device
5. My security device has been lost or damaged
6. I’ve been issued a temporary passcode which has expired
7. I’ve been issued an online security card which has expired
8. I’m awaiting delivery of my physical security device and can now no longer log into my account
9. I am able to log into Account Management with my temporary passcode but not the trading platform
10. I am in possession of my security device and wish to activate it
11. Receiving “BAD CHARACTER” message after entering my user name

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are unable to resolve your account access issue from the information above, please contact your local Customer Service Center.  Also note that for security purposes, all requests for login assistance must be initiated via telephone as it requires prior verification of the account holder's identity. A listing of Customer Service Centers, contact numbers and hours of operations may be found via the following website link: http://individuals.interactivebrokers.com/en/p.php?f=customerService&ib_...

11. Receiving “BAD CHARACTER” message after entering my user name.

a. Re-enter your user name and make sure that you do not include any spaces or characters which are not either alpha or numeric (e.g. !@#$%^&*(.,”:...etc.).

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1. I forgot my User Name and/or password

For security purposes, all requests for assistance with a User Name and/or password must be initiated via telephone and require prior verification of the caller’s identity. Click here for a list of IB’s regional Customer Service center contact numbers.

2. I am temporarily without possession of my security device

If you are temporarily without possession of your security device, interim access may be provided by contacting your regional Customer Service center via telephone where, once your identity has been verified, you will be provided with a temporary passcode.   

This temporary passcode is a static alpha-numeric code which replaces the random code supplied by your security device and which will provide full access to both Account Management and the trading platforms for 2 days.  Should a lengthier period of interim access be necessary and to obtain enhanced protection, it is recommended that you use the temporary passcode to log into Account Management and print out the on-line security card which will operate as a replacement to your security device for up to 3 weeks.   

After the expiration of the temporary passcode or on-line security card, or if you regain possession of your security device beforehand, you will need to log into Account Management and select the menu option to re-activate your security device.

3. My security device is lost or damaged

In the case of a lost or damaged security device, you will need to contact our Customer Service center to arrange for a replacement and to provide for interim access. As the time frame for shipping a replacement device may range form 3 to 14 days depending upon your country of residence, interim access is provided via an on-line security card. The on-line security card may be retrieved for printing or saving as an image to your desktop once a temporary passcode has been provided for Account Management access.

4. My temporary passcode has expired

The temporary passcode is intended to provide full access to both Account Management and the trading platforms for a period of 2 days.  After 2 days, the temporary passcode may no longer be used to access the trading platforms but may be used to access Account Management for an additional period of 10 days.  The Account Management access, however, is limited solely for the purpose of printing or saving the on-line security card.   

If your window of access to Account Management using the temporary passcode remains, you may print or save the on-line security card through which full access to both Account Management and the trading platforms is provided for a period of 21 days. If you are unable to log into Account Management, you will need to contact your regional Customer Service center for assistance.

5. My on-line security card has expired

The on-line security card is intended to provide full access to both Account Management and the trading platforms for a period of 21 days. This time frame, while limited, is intended to provide sufficient opportunity for the account holder to either regain possession of a temporarily unavailable security device or request and receive a replacement device. 

If you are unable to log in using the on-line security card, you will need to contact your regional Customer Service center for assistance and to provide information as to the status of your permanent security device.

1. I am able to log into Account Management with my temporary passcode but not the trading platform

If your window of access to Account Management using the temporary passcode remains, you may print or save the on-line security card through which full access to both Account Management and the trading platforms is provided for a period of 21 days. 

If you are unable to log into Account Management, you will need to contact your regional Customer Service center for assistance.

1. I am in possession of my security device and wish to activate it.

To activate either a replacement device or one which was temporarily unavailable and which required issuance of a temporary passcode, you will need to log into Account Management and select the reactivate security device menu option.  Once reactivated, neither the temporary passcode nor on-line security card will remain operable.

In the event you need to return your secure log in device to Interactive Brokers (due to damage, breakage, account consolidation or closing purposes), please follow the instructions below:

1. Download and print the Secure Login Device Return Form
2. Complete the form and package it with your device 
3. Mail your package to the applicable address below

For your protection, we strongly recommend using a padded envelope for your return, and a carrier that provides a tracking number (e.g., UPS, FedEx, DHL, or USPS Express Mail only) since you will be held liable for the token's return. Please allow 3 - 5 business days after shipment for your account to reflect the receipt by IB of the returned device. Please note delivery time can vary due to carrier delays.

Additional Action For Replacement Returns
If this is a replacement return and not a closing of an account, please call our security support team, at the number below, to notify us of your defective device and we will provide you with a temporary security code allowing you to continue to access your account until you receive your new secure log in device. IB offers multiple device types, and the replacement considerations associated with each are outlined below:

For Digital Security Card+ (DSC+) Users:
If you are returning a Digital Security Card+ (Exhibit 1), and require a replacement device, you will need to log into Account Management and request a new DSC+ (see here for directions.)

Exhibit 1

For Platinum and Gold Device Users:
These types of devices (Exhibit 2) do not need to be returned to IB and can be discarded. Platinum and Gold devices have been discontinued and replacements are no longer available. If you require a replacement device, you will need to log into Account Management and request a new Digital Security Card+ as shown in Exhibit 1 (see here for directions.)

Exhibit 2

For Digital Security Card (DSC) Users:
These types of devices (Exhibit 3) do not need to be returned to IB and can be discarded.  Digital Security Cards have been discontinued and replacements are no longer available. If you require a replacement device, we recommend activating the IB Key Authentication via IBKR Mobile (see here for directions.)

Exhibit 3

For Security Code Card Users:
These types of devices (Exhibit 4) do not need to be returned to IB and can be shredded and discarded. If you require a replacement device, we recommend activating the IB Key Authentication via IBKR Mobile (see here for directions.)

Exhibit 4

Mailing Address and Contacts:

Mailing Address:
Interactive Brokers, LLC.
Attn: Token Return Department
8 Greenwich Office Park
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06831
USA

US Contact:
1 (877) 442-2757 (Toll free)
1 (312) 542-6901 (Direct dial)

Canadian Contact: 
1 (877) 745-4222 (Toll free)
1 (514) 847-3499 (Direct dial)

Mailing Address:
Interactive Brokers(U.K.)LTD.
Attn: Token Return Department
Gotthardstrasse 3
CH-6301 Zug
Switzerland


EU Contact:   
00800-42-276537 (Toll free)
+41-41-726-9500 (Direct dial)

Russia Contact:
8-800-100-8556 (Toll free)
+41-41-726-9506 (Pyсский)

Mailing Address:
Interactive Brokers, LLC.
Attn: Token Return Department
Suite 1512,
Two Pacific Place
88 Queensway Admiralty 
Hong Kong

Contact:
+852-2156-7907 (廣東話)
+86 (21) 6086 8586 (普通话)

Mailing Address:
Interactive Brokers, LLC.
Attn: Token Return Department
PO Box R229
Royal Exchange, NSW, 1225
Australia


Contact:
+61 (2) 8093-7300

Mailing Address:
Interactive Brokers Securities Japan, Inc.
Attn: Token Return Department
4th Flr Tekko Kaikan,
3-2-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho, 
Chuo-Ku, Tokyo 103-0025
Japan

Contact:
+81 (3) 4588 9710 Direct dial (English)

送り先：  
インタラクティブ・ブローカーズ証券株式会社
〒103-0025
東京都中央区日本橋茅場町3-2-10
鉄鋼会館4階
トークン戻る学科

接触：
+81 (3) 4588 9700 直通 (日本語)             

            

Account Closing
Access to Account Management for the purpose of reviewing and/or printing activity statements and any tax forms is provided following the return of your device and closing of your account.  Once closed, you will be able to log in without the security device and will only need your existing user name and password.

For information regarding replacement fees for security devices which are either lost, stolen, damaged or not returned upon account closing, please refer to KB1861.