What You Need for the Application

What You Need - Application

In addition to names, addresses and phone numbers, you will need the following information to complete the Small Business Account Application:

Partnership, Corporation, and Unincorporated Business	Limited Liability Company Everything from Partnership, Corporation and Unincorporated Business column plus the following:
Tax Identification Number for the entity. US Social Security Number, or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card). Controlling Officer name, address, phone number, US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card). Estimated Net Worth (excluding value of residence). Estimated Liquid Net Worth (excluding value of residence). Annual Net Income. Total Assets. Bank or third-party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus routing number for check deposits. For each 10% or greater shareholder: Name Date of birth Address Phone Country of Citizenship or formation if entity US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card).	US Tax Classification (Partnership, Corporation, Disregarded Entity).

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.

Funding Method	What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and 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 Date 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	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

What You Need - Application

In addition to your name, address and phone number, you will need the following information to complete the Small Business Account Application:

Partnership, Corporation, Limited Liability Company and Unincorporated Business
Small Business Tax Identification Number; US Tax Classification (Partnership, Corporation, Disregarded Entity); US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card); Controlling Officer name, address, phone number, US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card).	If the entity is NOT a U.S. publicly-traded company or registered with a U.S. financial regulatory agency, then for each 10% or greater shareholder: Name; Date of birth; Address; Phone; Country of citizenship or formation if entity; US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card).	Estimated Net Worth (excluding value of residence); Estimated Liquid Net Worth (excluding value of residence). Annual Net Income; Total Assets; Bank or third-party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus routing number for check deposits.

What You Need – Documents (Small Business Applicants in Canada)

In addition to the information that you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide the documents listed below.

Canadian Small Businesses

What You Need - Funding

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.

Funding Method	What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and 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.
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 Date 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	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.

What You Need – Documents and Information for Business Account Applicants in Europe

In addition to the information which you will need to complete the application, you will also be asked to provide the documents listed in the below tables. All documents have to be less than six months old, unless specified otherwise.

In order to expedite the application process please provide a scanned image of your document. Photographs taken with cameras or smartphones can delay your account approval.

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For the Company
For Corporate Shareholders Who Hold 20% or More of the Applicant
For Each Natural Person Who is an Ultimate Beneficial Owner of 20% or More of the Applicant
Other Required Information

For the Company

Information Required for Limited Liability Companies, Corporations, Incorporated Partnerships, or NON publicly-traded companies
Company name and registration number Any other business names such as trading name Principal place of business address Tax residency and tax identification number Description of your business activities, any products and services you offer and the countries in which you conduct business Information on the source of funds* and a description of the activity from which you fund your business and the account you are opening
Document Category	Acceptable Documents
Proof of Company Existence This document should confirm that the company is active and must include the following information: company name and number, country of incorporation, and registered office address.	Extract from the company registry Certificate of good standing Certificate of incumbency
Proof of Principal Place of Business Address*	Utility bill Scanned version of a hard copy of a utility bill, for example, electricity, gas, water, landline telephone, office broadband, TV, or TV license. Mobile phone bills are not an acceptable form of proof of address.; Council tax or property insurance bill Bank, mortgage or brokerage statement Signed and stamped letter from your bank on letterheaded paper confirming address Credit card statement (no older than six weeks) Office tenancy agreements This document should state the property address, the date tenancy started and when it ends, and it needs to be signed by the landlord and tenants. Government issued letters or statement For example, we would accept a property tax bill, confirmation of residential address from the local authorities or a pension statement. Must be on official government letterheaded paper.

For Corporate Shareholders Who Hold 20% or More of the Applicant

Information Required for Corporate Shareholders
Company name and registration number Any other business names such as trading name Principal place of business address Percentage ownership information
Document Category	Acceptable Documents
Proof of Company Existence This document must include the following: company name and number, country of incorporation, name of directors, and registered office address.	Extract from the company registry Certificate of good standing Certificate of incumbency
Proof of Principal Place of Business Address*	Utility bill Scanned version of a hard copy of a utility bill, for example, electricity, gas, water, landline telephone, office broadband, TV, or TV license. Mobile phone bills are not an acceptable form of proof of address.; Council tax or property insurance bill Bank, mortgage or brokerage statement Signed and stamped letter from your bank on letterheaded paper confirming address Credit card statement (no older than six weeks) Office tenancy agreements This document should state the property address, the date tenancy started and when it ends, and it needs to be signed by the landlord and tenants. Government issued letters or statement For example, we would accept a property tax bill, confirmation of residential address from the local authorities or a pension statement. Must be on official government letterheaded paper.
Proof of Ownership	Extract from the company registry Certificate of good standing Certificate of incumbency Share ledger or register

For Each Natural Person Who is an Ultimate Beneficial Owner of 20% or More of the Applicant

Information Required for Ultimate Beneficial Owners Who Own 20% or More
Full name with one Proof of Identity document (see below) Residential address with one Proof of Address document (see below) Date, country of birth, and citizenship Information on assets and income Information on source of wealth and funds* Please note that we have procedures to electronically verify identity and address of persons but we may ask for proof in some instances. We will request proof of your identity and address if we are unable to confirm your identity electronically.
Document Category	Acceptable Documents
Proof of Identity Please provide a current and valid document (or documents) containing the following: full name, date and place of birth, clear photograph, signature of the holder, document number, expiration date, and country of issue. If the required information is on multiple pages, please provide copies of all of those pages.	Passport National identity card Driver’s license
Proof of Residential Address The document must clearly list the applicant's name and the relevant address and must be less than six months old unless otherwise specified. Please provide a scanned version of a hard copy of the document.	Utility bill For example, a bill for electricity, gas, water, landline telephone, home broadband or TV. Mobile phone bills are not acceptable form of proof of address.; Council tax bill Home insurance bill Bank, mortgage or brokerage statement Signed and stamped letter from your bank on letterheaded paper confirming address Credit card statement (not older than six weeks) Government issued letters or statements For example, we would accept a property tax bill, confirmation of residential address from the local authorities or a pension statement. Must be on official government letterheaded paper. Resident permit Driver’s license or national identity card If you use your Driver’s License or National Identification Card as proof of identity, it cannot also be used as proof of address. For HUNGARY only: ADDRESS CARD which shows the current residential address.
Description of Source of Wealth	Description of the origin of your financial standing or total net worth. This information should provide a picture how it was acquired.
Proof of Ownership	Extract from the company registry Certificate of good standing Certificate of incumbency Share ledger or register

Other Required Information

Other Information Required to Support Your Account Application
Investment objectives and experience Reason for opening an account with us For all authorized account users or traders, personal details of anyone who will have the authority to operate the account: name, address, contact details, and employment details.
Document Category	Acceptable Documents
Proof of Trading Authority, for each individual with authority to trade on the account The document needs to be dated and signed by a company director(s) with the ability to grant trading authority.	Board resolution must grant the authority to trader Other company document which grants the authority to the trader
Proof of Identity and Address for Each Trader Please provide a current and valid document (or documents) that contains the following: full name, date and place of birth, clear photograph, signature of the holder, document number, expiration date, and country of issue. If the information required is on multiple pages, please provide copies of all of those pages. The document must clearly list the applicant's name and the relevant address and must be less than six months old unless otherwise specified. Please provide a scanned version of a hard copy of the document.	Please check the Ultimate Beneficial Owner section above for the complete list of documents we accept as proof of identity and address.
Details of Director(s)	Extract from the company registry Certificate of good standing Certificate of incumbency
Proof of Identity and Address for the Individual Director Please provide a current and valid document (or documents) that contains the following: full name, date and place of birth, clear photograph, signature of the holder, document number, expiration date, and country of issue. If the information required is on multiple pages, please provide copies of all of those pages. The document must clearly list the applicant's name and the relevant address and must be less than six months old unless otherwise specified. Please provide a scanned version of a hard copy of the document.	Please check the Ultimate Beneficial Owner section above for the complete list of documents we accept as proof of identity and address.
If a Director is a Corporate Entity	Official list of signatories
Margin Authority The document needs to be dated and signed by a company director(s) with the ability to authorize margin trading.	If you requested a margin account, please provide a letter confirming that you understand the risks and regulations of margin trading.

*Interactive Brokers reserves the right to request further information and documentation in circumstances where the nature of client's business or corporate structure present greater complexity.

What You Need - Documents and Information for Unincorporated Partnership Account Applicants in Europe

In order to expedite the application process please provide a scanned image of your document. Photographs taken with cameras or smartphones can delay your account approval.

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For an Unincorporated Partnership
For the Ultimate Beneficial Owners or Partners Who Own 20% or More
Other Required Information

For an Unincorporated Partnership

Information for Unincorporated Partnership
Entity name Any other business names such as trading name Principal place of business address Tax residency and tax identification number Description of your business activities Information on assets and income Investment objectives and experience Reason for opening an account with us Authorised account users – personal details of anyone who will have the authority to operate the account
Document Category	Acceptable Documents
Proof of Existence	Partnership or investment club deed This should include details of the Manager/Director, Treasurer, Secretary and all Members including percentage ownership
Proof of Principal Place of Business Address*	Utility bill Scanned version of a hard copy of a utility bill, for example, electricity, gas, water, landline telephone, office broadband, TV, or TV license. Mobile phone bills are not an acceptable form of proof of address.; Council tax or property insurance bill Bank, mortgage or brokerage statement Signed and stamped letter from your bank on letterheaded paper confirming address Credit card statement (no older than six weeks) Office tenancy agreements This document should state the property address, the date tenancy started and when it ends, and it needs to be signed by the landlord and tenants. Government issued letters or statement For example, we would accept a property tax bill, confirmation of residential address from the local authorities or a pension statement. Must be on official government letterheaded paper.

For the Ultimate Beneficial Owners or Partners Who Own 20% or More

Information Required for Beneficial Owners or Partners Who Own 20% or More
Full Name with one Proof of Identity (see below) Residential address with one Proof of Address (see below) Date, country of birth, and citizenship Information on assets and income Information on source of wealth and funds of the beneficial owners*
Document Category	Acceptable Documents
Proof of Identity Please provide a current and valid document (or documents) that contains the following: full name, date and place of birth, clear photograph, signature of the holder, document number, expiration date, and country of issue. If the information required is on multiple pages, please provide copies of all of those pages.	Passport National identity card Driver’s license
Proof of Residential Address The document must clearly list the applicant's name and the relevant address and must be less than six months old unless otherwise specified. Please provide a scanned version of the hard copy document.	Utility bill For example, a bill for electricity, gas, water, landline telephone, home broadband or TV. Mobile phone bills are not an acceptable form of proof of address.; Council tax bill Home insurance bill Bank, mortgage, or brokerage statement Signed and stamped letter from your bank on the bank’s letterhead confirming address Credit card statement (not older than six weeks) Government issued letters or statement For example, we would accept a property tax bill, confirmation of residential address from the local authorities or a pension statement. Must be on official government letterheaded paper. Resident permit Driver's license or national identity card If you use your driver's license or national identification card as proof of identity, it cannot also be used as proof of address. For HUNGARY only: ADDRESS CARD which shows the current residential address.
Description of Source of Wealth	Description of the origin of your financial standing or total net worth. This information should provide a picture of how it was acquired.

Other Required Information

Other Information Required to Support Your Account Application
Investment objectives and experience Reason for opening an account with us For all authorized account users or traders, personal details of anyone who will have the authority to operate the account: name, address, contact details, and employment details.
Document Category	Acceptable Documents
Proof of Trading Authority, for each individual with authority to trade on the account The document needs to be dated and signed by a company director(s) with the ability to grant trading authority.	Board resolution must grant the authority to trader Other company document which grants the authority to the trader
Proof of Identity and Address for Each Trader Please provide a current and valid document (or documents) that contains the following: full name, date and place of birth, clear photograph, signature of the holder, document number, expiration date, and country of issue. If the information required is on multiple pages, please provide copies of all of those pages. The document must clearly list the applicant's name and the relevant address and must be less than six months old unless otherwise specified. Please provide a scanned version of a hard copy of the document.	Please check the Ultimate Beneficial Owner section above for the complete list of documents we accept as proof of identity and address.
Proof of Identity and Address for the Individual Director Please provide a current and valid document (or documents) that contains the following: full name, date and place of birth, clear photograph, signature of the holder, document number, expiration date, and country of issue. If the information required is on multiple pages, please provide copies of all of those pages. The document must clearly list the applicant's name and the relevant address and must be less than six months old unless otherwise specified. Please provide a scanned version of a hard copy of the document.	Please check the Ultimate Beneficial Owner section above for the complete list of documents we accept as proof of identity and address.
If a Director is a Corporate Entity	Official list of signatories
Margin Authority The document needs to be dated and signed by a company director(s) with the ability to authorize margin trading.	If you requested a margin account, please provide a letter confirming that you understand the risks and regulations of margin trading.

*Interactive Brokers reserves the right to request further information and documentation in circumstances where the nature of client's business or corporate structure present greater complexity.

Glossary of Terms:

Source of Wealth: describes the origin of your financial standing or your total net worth. For example: inheritance, total accumulated assets or family wealth.

Source of Funds: describes the activity from which the funds have been generated to fund the account. Those activities may include details of employment, performance incentives such as bonus or business activities or sale of property.

Principle Place of Business Address: this is the primary location of your business and where the day to day running of your business takes place.

What You Need - Funding

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.

Funding Method	What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and 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 Date 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	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.

What You Need - Application

In addition to your name, address and phone number, you will need the following information to complete the Small Business Account Application:

Partnership, Corporation, Limited Liability Company and Unincorporated Business
Small Business Tax Identification Number; US Tax Classification (Partnership, Corporation, Disregarded Entity); US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card); Controlling Officer name, address, phone number, US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card).	If the entity is NOT a U.S. publicly-traded company or registered with a U.S. financial regulatory agency, then for each 10% or greater shareholder: Name; Date of birth; Address; Phone; Country of citizenship or formation if entity; US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card).	Estimated Net Worth (excluding value of residence); Estimated Liquid Net Worth (excluding value of residence). Annual Net Income; Total Assets; Bank or third-party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus routing number for check deposits.

What You Need – Documents (Small Business Applicants in Japan)

In addition to the information that you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide the documents listed below.

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Japanese Corporations that Want to Trade Japanese Products
Japanese Corporations that Want to Trade All Other Products

Japanese Corporations that Want to Trade Japanese Products

CEO & Controller of Corporate Customers
Document Type	Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of identity, date of birth, and address	Driver's License Both front and back sides are required; The document must be valid; If the document has a Permanent Address, please hide the field. Passport Photo and Address pages are required; The document must be valid; If the document has a Permanent Address, please hide the field. Health Insurance (Card Type) If front side has your residential address, please submit front page only; If front side does not have your residential address, please submit both front and back sides. Health Insurance (Paper Type) The document must include Name, Address, and Date of Birth. Alien Registration Card (or Residence Card) Mandatory requirement for Non-Japanese citizens. Both front and back sides are required; The document must be valid. Certificate of Residence "Jyuminhyo" The document must be issued within three months. If the document has Permanent Address, please hide the field. The document must include the following information: Name; Address; Date of Birth; Issued Date. Resident Registration Card The document must be valid. The document must include the following information: Name; Address; Date of Birth; Issued Date.

Corporate Customers
Document Type	Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of Existence	Certificate of All Present Matters Original document is required; The document must be issued within three months; Extract copy, Certificate of Partial Historical Matters, and Certificate of Partial Present Matters are not acceptable; Please obtain "Certificate of All Historical Matters" or "Certificate of All Present Matters" at Legal Affairs Bureau. Electronic certificates are also acceptable. Certificate of All Historical Matters Original document is required; The document must be issued within three months; Extract copy, Certificate of Partial Historical Matters, and Certificate of Partial Present Matters are not acceptable; Please obtain "Certificate of All Historical Matters" or "Certificate of All Present Matters" at Legal Affairs Bureau. Electronic certificates are also acceptable. Certificate of Registration Original document is required; The document must be issued within three months; Extract copy, Certificate of Partial Historical Matters, and Certificate of Partial Present Matters are not acceptable; Please obtain "Certificate of All Historical Matters" or "Certificate of All Present Matters" at Legal Affairs Bureau. Electronic certificates are also acceptable. Certificate of Seal Impression Original document is required; The document must be issued within three months.

Note:

Documents that do not have Name, Residential Address, Date of Birth are insufficient. If the submitted documents are missing any of required information or the documents are not clear enough, you will be requested to submit another proof document. If Name or Address registered in your application does not match with the submitted proof documents, IB may not be able to approve your application.

Customer's personal infomration that is not required for the purpose of account opening will be deleted at IB. The necessary information will be properly handled to comply with Personal Information Protection Law.

Email:
newaccounts@interactivebrokers.com
Acceptable format for scanned documents: PDF, JPEG (JPG), PNG.
Please enter your IB Account Number (UXXXXXX) in email subject.

Fax:
03-4588-9749

Mail:
Interactive Brokers Securities Japan, Inc.
Kasumigaseki Building 25F
2-5 Kasumigaseki 3-chome
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-6025 Japan
Please allow extra time for processing. Please give us a call after sending by mail.

Japanese Corporations that Want to Trade All Other Products

CEO and Controller of Corporate Customers
Document Category	Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of identity and date of birth	Driver's License Both front and back sides are required; The document must be valid; If the document has a Permanent Address, please hide the field. Passport Photo and Address pages are required; The document must be valid; Alien Registration Card Mandatory requirement for Non-Japanese citizens. Both front and back sides are required; The document must be valid.
Proof of address	Driver's License Both front & back sides are required; The document must be valid; If the document has Permanent Address, please hide the field. Alien Registration Card Mandatory requirement for Non-Japanese citizens. Both front & back sides are required; The document must be valid. Certificate of Residence "Jyuminhyo" The document must include the following information. The document must be issued within three months, if the document has Permanent Address, please hide the field. Name; Address; Date of Birth; Issued Date. Resident Registration Card The document must be valid and include the following information. Name; Address; Date of Birth; Issued Date. Utility Bill Copy of Utility Bills (Electronic, Gas, Water, Landline Phone) are acceptable. Mobile phone bills are not acceptable; The Name and Address in the document must match those in your IBLLC application; The document must be issued within three months. Bank Statement The document must include Name and Address; The Name and Address in the document must match those in your IBLLC application; 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); Statement must be less than three months old and show full name and current address. Government Issued Letters The document must include Name and Address; The document must be issued within three months.

Corporate Customers
Document Category	Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of Existence Please provide two of the following. Please note that one document cannot be used as multiple proof documents.	Articles of Incorporation Copy of original document is required. Certificate of All Present Matters Copy of original document is required; The document must be issued within three months: Extract copy, Certificate of Partial Historical Matters, and Certificate of Partial Present Matters are not acceptable; Please obtain "Certificate of All Historical Matters" or "Certificate of All Present Matters" at Legal Affairs Bureau. Electronic certificates are also acceptable. Certificate of All Historical Matters Copy of original document is required; The document must be issued within three months: Extract copy, Certificate of Partial Historical Matters, and Certificate of Partial Present Matters are not acceptable; Please obtain "Certificate of All Historical Matters" or "Certificate of All Present Matters" at Legal Affairs Bureau. Electronic certificates are also acceptable. Certificate of Registration Copy of original document is required; The document must be issued within three months: Extract copy, Certificate of Partial Historical Matters, and Certificate of Partial Present Matters are not acceptable; Please obtain "Certificate of All Historical Matters" or "Certificate of All Present Matters" at Legal Affairs Bureau. Electronic certificates are also acceptable. Certificate of Seal Impression Copy of original document is required; The document must be issued within three months.
Proof of Principal Place of Business Address Please provide one of the following. Please note that one document cannot be used as multiple proof documents.	Certificate of All Present Matters Copy of original document is required; The document must be issued within three months: Extract copy, Certificate of Partial Historical Matters, and Certificate of Partial Present Matters are not acceptable; Please obtain "Certificate of All Historical Matters" or "Certificate of All Present Matters" at Legal Affairs Bureau. Electronic certificates are also acceptable. Certificate of All Historical Matters Copy of original document is required; The document must be issued within three months: Extract copy, Certificate of Partial Historical Matters, and Certificate of Partial Present Matters are not acceptable; Please obtain "Certificate of All Historical Matters" or "Certificate of All Present Matters" at Legal Affairs Bureau. Electronic certificates are also acceptable. Certificate of Registration Copy of original document is required; The document must be issued within three months: Extract copy, Certificate of Partial Historical Matters, and Certificate of Partial Present Matters are not acceptable; Please obtain "Certificate of All Historical Matters" or "Certificate of All Present Matters" at Legal Affairs Bureau. Electronic certificates are also acceptable. Certificate of Seal Impression Copy of original document is required; The document must be issued within three months. Utility Bill Copy of Utility Bills (Electronic, Gas, Water, Landline Phone) are acceptable. Mobile phone bills are not acceptable; The Name and Address in the document must match those in your IBLLC application. Bank Statement The document must include Name and Address; The Name and Address in the document must match those in your IBLLC application; 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); Statement must be less than three months old and show full name and current address. Government Issued Letters The document must include Name and Address; The document must be issued within three months.
Proof of Ability to Trade on Margin	Please download the format from here.

Note:

Email:
newaccounts@interactivebrokers.com
Acceptable format for scanned documents: PDF, JPEG (JPG), PNG.
Please enter your IB Account Number (UXXXXXX) in email subject.

Fax:
03-4588-9749

What You Need - Funding

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.

Funding Method	What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and 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 Date 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	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.

What You Need - Application

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

Individual	Trust	Joint
Name; Address; Date of Birth; Citizenship; Tax Residency & Tax Identification Number; Passport, Driver’s License or Identity Card Number; Employer name and address; Information on assets and income; Investment objectives and experience; Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes	Type of trust; Name of trust; Date of the trust was established; Tax or government issued ID number; Principle place of business address; Name of Grantor/Settlor; Information on Trustees and Beneficiaries (if Trustee or Beneficiary is an entity, information also required for the signatory); Name; Residential Address; Date of Birth; Citizenship; Tax Residency and ID Number; Government Issue ID Number. % of ownership per beneficiary; Information on assets and income; Investment objective and experience; Bank or 3rd party broker account number for funding purposes	For both account holders: Name; Address; Date of Birth; Citizenship; Tax Residency & Tax Identification Number; Passport, Driver’s License or Identity Card Number; Employer name and address; Information on assets and income; Investment objectives and experience; Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes, ensuring you have a joint bank account for withdrawal

Corporations
Name; Country of Formation; Business Address; Corporate Status (Australian or Foreign; Public or Proprietary) and Australian Company Number (ACN)/Australian Registered Body Number (ABNR); Trading Intention (Operating Business, Personal/Family Investment Vehicle, Proprietary Trading Company, Financial Institution,Broker-dealer, Financial Advisor/ Investment Manager); Description of Business; Tax jurisdiction and Tax ID (if any); Email address; Telephone number;	The names, date of birth and addresses of the applicant's Authorized person, Compliance contact, Directors, 25%+ Beneficial Owners/ Controller/ Senior Managing Official; Whether the applicant is regulated in Australia or elsewhere and if so, the company’s regulatory identification number; Whether the applicant is a public-held company that is traded on a regulated Australia or foreign exchange and, if so, the name of the exchange and the applicant’s trading symbol;	Information on assets and income; Investment objectives and experience; Bank or 3rd party broker account numbers for funding purposes, ensuring you have a joint bank account for withdrawal

What You Need – Documents (Individual and Joint Applicants)

In addition to the information that you will need to complete the application, you will be asked to provide the documents listed below if electronic verification is not possible.

We require certified true copies of EITHER:
One (1) document from Category A
OR
One (1) document from Category B PLUS One (1) document from Category C.

Physical Certified Copies should be sent by mail or courier (we cannot accept faxes or emails of the certified documents). The postal address will be provided on the last page of the online application.

Document Category	Acceptable Documents
Category A	Certified copy of a driver’s licence issued by an Australian State or Territory or a driver's licence of a foreign country (for example, a New Zealand driver’s licence). (Important: We can only accept foreign drivers licences which contain the full name, date of birth and current Australian residential address of the relevant person); Certified copy of a Passport issued by the Commonwealth of Australia or a foreign government (please include pages which show the full name and date of birth of the relevant person); Certified copy of a photographic identification card issued by an Australian Government body or an Australian State or Territory Government body (for example, a NSW photo card issued by the Roads and Maritime Services); or Certified copy of a National identification (ID) card issued by the government of a foreign country. (Important: We can only accept foreign national ID cards which contain the full name, date of birth and current Australian residential address of the relevant person) Note that if the foreign document ( passport /license/national identity card) is not in English it needs to be accompanied by an English translation prepared by an accredited translator.
Category B	Certified copy of a Birth certificate issued by an Australian State or Territory or foreign government (important: If the relevant person’s current name is different to that shown on birth certificate (due to marriage, change of name etc), then please include certified copies of the change of name documentation.) Certified copy of a Current Citizenship certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Australia or foreign government (important: If the relevant person’s current name is different to that shown on birth certificate (due to marriage, change of name etc), then please include certified copies of the change of name documentation.) Certified copy of a Certified Current pension or health card issued to the relevant person by Centrelink (front and back)
Category C	Certified copy of a notice issued by the Australian Taxation Office within the preceding 12 months that records a debt payable by the individual to the Commonwealth (or by the Commonwealth to the individual) under a Commonwealth law relating to taxation, which contains the individual’s name and residential address. Please ensure to block out the TFN. Certified copy of a notice issued by the Commonwealth of Australia or State or Territory of Australia within the preceding 12 months that records the provision of financial benefits, which contains the individual’s name and residential address. Certified copy of a notice issued by a local government body (e.g., local council) or public utilities provider within the preceding 3 months which records the provision of services and contains the individual’s name and residential address.

Approved Certifiers An authorised/licensed/registered notary public; A Justice of the Peace with a registration number; A person who is enrolled on the roll of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory, or the High Court of Australia, as a legal practioner (however described) (e.g. a solictor barrister); Manager of an Australian bank or credit union; A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia or the National Institute of Accountants with two or more years of continuous membership (e.g. an accountant); An officer of a company which holds an Australian financial services licence or authorised representative of an Australian financial services license, having two or more continous years of service with one or more licencees; Dentist; Judges or masters of an Australian Federal, State or Territory court; Medical Practioners; Police office in charge of police stations or of the rank of Sergeant or above; An agent of the Australia Postal Corporation who is in charge of an office supplying postal services to the public, An Australian consular officer or an Austrlian diplomatic officer (within the meaning of the Consular Fees Act 1955) in Australia or overseas. Persons marked with must be authorised/licensed/registered under Australian law.

What You Need – Documents (Trust Applicants in Australia)

Document Category	Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Trust Document*	A copy of the trust deed
Proof of Address of the Beneficiaries	Any of the acceptable documents listed under Proof of Principal Place of Business Address.
Proof of Identity or Existence of the Beneficiaries	If an individual, a copy of the person's passport, driver's license or national identity card; If an entity, the entity's articles of incorporation company charter, partnership agreement, govt-issued business license or govt-issued certificate of good standing.
Proof of Principal Place of Business Address of the Trust*	Public Utility Bill Electricity, water, land line telephone or gas statement; the bill must have been issued within the past twelve months and show the account holder’s full name and address; Lease or house mortgage bill Must clearly show the account holder's full name and address; Property ownership certificate For example, a valid house mortgage bill or deed; Credit Card Bill The statement must have been issued within the past twelve months and the bank must be a member of the Financial Action Task Force. We will also accept a letter with the bank's letterhead with a signature from the bank to approve the bank's address; Bank-issued credit card or debt card bill The bill must have been issued within the past twelve months; Government issued letters/documents Must contain the account holder's current address and have been issued within the past twelve months; Home Owner Insurance Document Current home owner's valid home insurance policy; Home Security System Bill Must be the current home owner’s security system bill or statement issued within the past twelve months.
Proof of Trustee Controlling Rights (applicable if the Trust has a Corporate Trustee)	Company Statement issued within the past twelve months; Company Extract issued within the past twelve months; Register of Directors issued within the past twelve months.

*The Trust Deed and the Proof of Principal Place of Business Address are required to be certified and mailed to our Australian office. Refer to the “Approved Certifier” section in the Individual section above for more information. Physical Certified Copies should be sent by mail or courier (we cannot accept faxes or emails of the certified documents). The postal address will be provided on the last page of the online application. You may SEND the remaining documents via email as scanned documents to: newaccounts@interactivebrokers.com (Please include your Account ID in the Subject line) or upload to the last page of your online application.

What You Need – Documents (Corporate Applicants in Australia)

Document Category	Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of Existence of the Organization*	Australian company: Certificate of registration; Annual statement; Full company extract (NOTE: physical certified copies are required) Non-Australian company: A document(s) issued by the relevant regulator/companies office which shows directors details (name, address or DOB) and company details (for example registered address), and if applicable the ownership information of company (NOTE: physical certified copies are required.).
Proof of ID for each Signatory, Controller (if any) and Senior Managing Official (if any)	Driver's License Passport Photographic ID card (issued by Australia) National ID card (issued by foreign government) Where electronic verification cannot be performed, physical certified copies are required.
Proof of authority of Authorised Person/ Director to act for the company	Verify using data maintained by a government body, such as: Annual Statement Company extract
Board Resolution	Board Resolution signed by the director(s) Soft copies of certified copies are acceptable
Proof of ID for each 25% +Beneficial Owner (if any)	Driver's License Passport Photographic ID card (issued by Australia) National ID card (issued by foreign government) Where electronic verification cannot be performed, physical certified copies are required
Proof of ID for each Trader, Employee, or Additional User (if any)	Driver's License Passport Photographic ID card (issued by Australia) National ID card (issued by foreign government) Where electronic verification cannot be performed, physical certified copies are acceptable

Where Physical Certified Copies are required these should be sent by mail or courier (we cannot accept faxes or emails of the certified documents). The postal address will be provided on the last page of the online application For any documents that where soft copies are acceptable you may SEND the documents via email as scanned documents to: newaccounts@interactivebrokers.com (Please include your Account ID in the Subject line) or upload to the last page of your online application.

What You Need - Funding

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.

Funding Method	What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and 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).
BPay	Amount of intended deposit; Bank Name; Bank Account Number (optional).
Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank	Amount of intended deposit; Bank Name.
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 Date 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	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.
International Assets Transfer	Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker; Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number and details; Symbol, country of origin/exchange, and quantity of each asset to be transferred.

What You Need - Application

In addition to your name, address and phone number, you will need the following information to complete the Small Business Account Application:

Partnership, Corporation, Limited Liability Company and Unincorporated Business
Small Business Tax Identification Number; US Tax Classification (Partnership, Corporation, Disregarded Entity); US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card); Controlling Officer name, address, phone number, US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card).	If the entity is NOT a U.S. publicly-traded company or registered with a U.S. financial regulatory agency, then for each 10% or greater shareholder: Name; Date of birth; Address; Phone; Country of citizenship or formation if entity; US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card).	Estimated Net Worth (excluding value of residence); Estimated Liquid Net Worth (excluding value of residence). Annual Net Income; Total Assets; Bank or third-party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus routing number for check deposits.

What You Need – Documents (Small Business Applicants in Other Countries)

Australian Partnerships, Associations, Registered Cooperatives, and Government Bodies

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What You Need - Funding

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.

Funding Method	What You Need
Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and 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 Date 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	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.