Interest and Financing

Interest Schedule


Interactive Brokers calculates an internal funding rate based on a combination of internationally recognized reference rates on overnight deposits (ex: Fed funds, LIBOR), bank deposit rates, and real-time market rates from the world's largest and most liquid market, the interbank short-term currency swap market.

While central banks and major money-center banks set and publish reference rates for interest dependent investments, these rates often do not reflect the exact investment costs/opportunities seen in interbank and commercial transactions. IBKR's interest model starts with the reference rates and incorporates the dynamic market pricing to produce a midpoint or "benchmark".

IBKR adds a spread around the benchmark to determine deposit and borrowing rates applicable to client balances in each currency. Spreads are tiered such that larger balances receive more favorable interest treatment due to smaller spreads around the benchmark.


Reference Benchmark Rates

IBKR's benchmark for each currency is the reference rate around which our credit, debit, stock loan and other interest rate linked calculations are determined. IBKR uses a combination of internationally recognized reference rates (such as LIBOR, Fed Funds, etc), bank deposit rates, and dynamic interbank rates determined from foreign exchange and money markets to calculate an IBKR Reference Benchmark rate.

For more information about IBKR Reference Benchmark click here.

For information regarding the various external reference rates that contribute to the IBKR Reference Benchmark rate click here.


CurrencyDescription for Effective Date 20231205 Rate Effective Date
USD
Reference Benchmark USD
5.330%
20231205
USD
Reference Benchmark USD Libor
5.062%
20231205
AED
Reference Benchmark AED
5.360%
20231205
AUD
Reference Benchmark AUD
4.215%
20231205
BGN
Reference Benchmark BGN
3.689%
20231205
BRL
Reference Benchmark BRL
12.150%
20231205
CAD
Reference Benchmark CAD
5.030%
20231205
CHF
Reference Benchmark CHF
1.753%
20231205
CNH
Reference Benchmark CNH
3.742%
20231205
CZK
Reference Benchmark CZK
6.946%
20231205
DKK
Reference Benchmark DKK
3.608%
20231205
EUR
Reference Benchmark EUR
4.003%
20231205
GBP
Reference Benchmark GBP
5.244%
20231205
HKD
Reference Benchmark HKD
4.038%
20231205
HUF
Reference Benchmark HUF
11.337%
20231205
ILS
Reference Benchmark ILS
4.475%
20231205
INR
Reference Benchmark INR
9.700%
20231205
JPY
Reference Benchmark JPY
(0.155)%
20231205
KRW
Reference Benchmark KRW
3.500%
20231205
MXN
Reference Benchmark MXN
11.185%
20231205
NOK
Reference Benchmark NOK
4.243%
20231205
NZD
Reference Benchmark NZD
5.245%
20231205
PLN
Reference Benchmark PLN
5.690%
20231205
RON
Reference Benchmark RON
5.890%
20231205
RUB
Reference Benchmark RUB
14.700%
20231205
SAR
Reference Benchmark SAR
5.525%
20231205
SEK
Reference Benchmark SEK
3.983%
20231205
SGD
Reference Benchmark SGD
3.848%
20231205
TRY
Reference Benchmark TRY
29.057%
20231205
ZAR
Reference Benchmark ZAR
8.561%
20231205
Prior Period Benchmark Rates

IBKR accrues interest on a daily basis and posts actual interest monthly on the third business day of the following month. For detailed examples on how we calculate interest, open the Interest Paid to You and Interest Rates Charged to You on Margin Loan Balances sections on this page.


Interest Paid on Idle Cash Balances

Client accounts are eligible to receive credit interest on long settled cash balances in their securities accounts.

Accounts with a Net Asset Value (NAV) of USD 100,000 (or equivalent) or more are paid interest at the full rate for which they are eligible. Accounts with NAV of less than USD 100,000 (or equivalent) receive interest at rates proportional to the size of the account. For example, an account with a NAV of USD 50,000 earns credit interest at a rate equal to one-half the rate paid by IBKR to accounts with a NAV of USD 100,000 or more.

Interest accrues and is payable on a daily basis. IBKR posts the interest payments on a monthly basis on the third business day of the following month.

IBKR uses a blended rate based on the tiers outlined in the table below. The tiers on which interest rates are based are subject to change without prior notification.

For balances held in CHF, DKK, EUR, JPY or SEK, IBKR currently applies an effective negative rate to long balances held. The negative rate applied to accounts holding these currencies is the same regardless of account size. For other currencies in which the benchmark rate plus the interest rate paid is less than zero, the interest paid is 0%.

Higher Interest Rates for Large Cash Balances

We pay interest to clients for credit balances, based upon rates available in the interbank deposit market. For those clients that hold large cash balances in multiple currencies, we offer the ability to take advantage of the Forex Swaps market to potentially earn higher rates. This program is not designed for and would not benefit any client who holds a single-currency long balance. The mechanics behind this program involve the buying of a currency for settlement one day out and the selling of the same currency two days out, the difference in value between the two settlement dates being the interest earned. We automatically keep rolling the swaps until you no longer meet the minimum balance criteria, or you instruct us to halt the program. You must have at least USD $10 million in cash, and US residents must be Eligible Contract Participants (ECP) to enroll in the program.

For more information please contact our swaps desk at FXSwaps@IBKR.com or refer to our Knowledge Base.


Interest Paid to You on Positive (Credit) Cash Balances View Examples



Cash Balance Net Asset Value
Pricing Plan:
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BM = Benchmark Rate
Currency Tier Rate Paid: IBKR Pro Rate Paid: IBKR Lite
USD 0 ≤ 10,000 0% 0%
> 10,000 4.830% (BM - 0.5%) 3.830% (BM - 1.5%)
AUD 0 ≤ 14,000 0% 0%
14,000 ≤ 140,000 3.715% (BM - 0.5%) 2.715% (BM - 1.5%)
> 140,000 3.965% (BM - 0.25%) 2.715% (BM - 1.5%)
CAD 0 ≤ 14,000 0% 0%
> 14,000 4.530% (BM - 0.5%) 3.530% (BM - 1.5%)
CHF 0 ≤ 100,000 0% 0%
> 100,000 1.503% (BM - 0.25%) 0.503% (BM - 1.25%)
CNH All 0% 0%
CZK 0 ≤ 2,500,000 0% 0%
> 2,500,000 6.696% (BM - 0.25%) 5.696% (BM - 1.25%)
DKK 0 ≤ 700,000 0% 0%
> 700,000 3.358% (BM - 0.25%) 2.358% (BM - 1.25%)
EUR 0 ≤ 100,000 0% 0%
> 100,000 3.753% (BM - 0.25%) 2.753% (BM - 1.25%)
GBP 0 ≤ 8,000 0% 0%
> 8,000 4.744% (BM - 0.5%) 3.744% (BM - 1.5%)
HKD 0 ≤ 78,000 0% 0%
> 78,000 3.288% (BM - 0.75%) 2.288% (BM - 1.75%)
HUF 0 ≤ 2,800,000 0% 0%
> 2,800,000 8.337% (BM - 3%) 7.337% (BM - 4%)
ILS All 0% 0%
INR All 0% 0%
JPY 0 ≤ 11,000,000 0% 0%
> 11,000,000 -0.405% (BM - 0.25%) -1.405% (BM - 1.25%)
KRW 0 ≤ 12,000,000 0% 0%
> 12,000,000 2.000% (BM - 1.5%) 1.000% (BM - 2.5%)
MXN 0 ≤ 190,000 0% 0%
> 190,000 7.185% (BM - 4%) 6.185% (BM - 5%)
NOK 0 ≤ 85,000 0% 0%
> 85,000 1.743% (BM - 2.5%) 0.743% (BM - 3.5%)
NZD 0 ≤ 15,000 0% 0%
> 15,000 2.745% (BM - 2.5%) 1.745% (BM - 3.5%)
PLN 0 ≤ 400,000 0% 0%
> 400,000 3.690% (BM - 2%) 2.690% (BM - 3%)
RUB 0 ≤ 700,000 0% 0%
> 700,000 9.700% (BM - 5%) 8.700% (BM - 6%)
SEK 0 ≤ 850,000 0% 0%
> 850,000 3.733% (BM - 0.25%) 2.733% (BM - 1.25%)
SGD 0 ≤ 15,000 0% 0%
> 15,000 2.848% (BM - 1%) 1.848% (BM - 2%)
TRY 0 ≤ 60,000 0% 0%
> 60,000 5% 4%
ZAR 0 ≤ 150,000 0% 0%
> 150,000 7.561% (BM - 1%) 6.561% (BM - 2%)

Interest Charged on Margin Loans View Examples

When calculating rates, keep in mind that IBKR uses a blended rate based on the tiers below. For example, for a balance over 1,000,000 USD, the first 100,000 is charged at the Tier I rate, the next 900,000 at the Tier II rate, etc. When determining the quoted spread, IBKR will use the set benchmark rate or a benchmark rate of 0 for all benchmark rates less than 0.

IBKR accrues interest on a daily basis and posts actual interest monthly on the third business day of the following month.

The tiers on which interest is based may change from time to time without prior notification to clients. Such adjustments are done periodically to adjust for changes in currency rates.


Balance
Pricing Plan:
IBKR Pro IBKR Lite Calculate Blended Rate

BM = Benchmark Rate

Currency Tier Rate Charged: IBKR Pro Rate Charged: IBKR Lite
USD 0 ≤ 100,000 6.830% (BM + 1.5%) 7.830% (BM + 2.5%)
100,000 ≤ 1,000,000 6.330% (BM + 1%) 7.830% (BM + 2.5%)
1,000,000 ≤ 3,000,000 5.830% (BM + 0.5%)1 7.830% (BM + 2.5%)
3,000,000 ≤ 200,000,000 5.630% (BM + 0.3%)1 7.830% (BM + 2.5%)
> 200,000,000 5.630% (BM + 0.3%)1,2 7.830% (BM + 2.5%)
AUD 0 ≤ 140,000 5.715% (BM + 1.5%) 6.715% (BM + 2.5%)
140,000 ≤ 1,400,000 5.215% (BM + 1%) 6.715% (BM + 2.5%)
1,400,000 ≤ 140,000,000 4.715% (BM + 0.5%) 6.715% (BM + 2.5%)
> 140,000,000 4.715% (BM + 0.5%)2 6.715% (BM + 2.5%)
CAD 0 ≤ 140,000 6.530% (BM + 1.5%) 7.530% (BM + 2.5%)
140,000 ≤ 1,400,000 6.030% (BM + 1%) 7.530% (BM + 2.5%)
1,400,000 ≤ 140,000,000 5.530% (BM + 0.5%) 7.530% (BM + 2.5%)
> 140,000,000 5.530% (BM + 0.5%)2 7.530% (BM + 2.5%)
CHF 0 ≤ 100,000 3.253% (BM + 1.5%) 4.253% (BM + 2.5%)
100,000 ≤ 1,000,000 2.753% (BM + 1%) 4.253% (BM + 2.5%)
1,000,000 ≤ 200,000,000 2.253% (BM + 0.5%) 4.253% (BM + 2.5%)
> 200,000,000 2.253% (BM + 0.5%)2 4.253% (BM + 2.5%)
CNH 0 ≤ 625,000 8.742% (BM + 5%) 9.742% (BM + 6%)
625,000 ≤ 6,250,000 8.742% (BM + 5%) 9.742% (BM + 6%)
6,250,000 ≤ 125,000,000 8.742% (BM + 5%) 9.742% (BM + 6%)
> 125,000,000 8.742% (BM + 5%)2 9.742% (BM + 6%)
CZK 0 ≤ 400,000,000 9.946% (BM + 3%) 10.946% (BM + 4%)
> 400,000,000 9.946% (BM + 3%)2 10.946% (BM + 4%)
DKK 0 ≤ 120,000,000 6.608% (BM + 3%) 7.608% (BM + 4%)
> 120,000,000 6.608% (BM + 3%)2 7.608% (BM + 4%)
EUR 0 ≤ 100,000 5.503% (BM + 1.5%) 6.503% (BM + 2.5%)
100,000 ≤ 1,000,000 5.003% (BM + 1%) 6.503% (BM + 2.5%)
1,000,000 ≤ 150,000,000 4.503% (BM + 0.5%) 6.503% (BM + 2.5%)
> 150,000,000 4.503% (BM + 0.5%)2 6.503% (BM + 2.5%)
GBP 0 ≤ 80,000 6.744% (BM + 1.5%) 7.744% (BM + 2.5%)
80,000 ≤ 800,000 6.244% (BM + 1%) 7.744% (BM + 2.5%)
800,000 ≤ 160,000,000 5.744% (BM + 0.5%) 7.744% (BM + 2.5%)
> 160,000,000 5.744% (BM + 0.5%)2 7.744% (BM + 2.5%)
HKD 0 ≤ 780,000 6.538% (BM + 2.5%) 7.538% (BM + 3.5%)
780,000 ≤ 7,800,000 6.038% (BM + 2%) 7.538% (BM + 3.5%)
7,800,000 ≤ 780,000,000 5.538% (BM + 1.5%) 7.538% (BM + 3.5%)
> 780,000,000 5.538% (BM + 1.5%)2 7.538% (BM + 3.5%)
HUF 0 ≤ 4,500,000,000 16.337% (BM + 5%) 17.337% (BM + 6%)
> 4,500,000,000 16.337% (BM + 5%)2 17.337% (BM + 6%)
ILS 0 ≤ 80,000,000 9.475% (BM + 5%) 10.475% (BM + 6%)
> 80,000,000 9.475% (BM + 5%)2 10.475% (BM + 6%)
INR All 12.700% (BM + 3%) 13.700% (BM + 4%)
JPY 0 ≤ 11,000,000 1.500% (BM + 1.5%) 2.500% (BM + 2.5%)
11,000,000 ≤ 110,000,000 1.000% (BM + 1%) 2.500% (BM + 2.5%)
110,000,000 ≤ 20,000,000,000 0.500% (BM + 0.5%) 2.500% (BM + 2.5%)
> 20,000,000,000 0.500% (BM + 0.5%)2 2.500% (BM + 2.5%)
KRW 0 ≤ 120,000,000 5.500% (BM + 2%) 6.500% (BM + 3%)
120,000,000 ≤ 1,200,000,000 5.000% (BM + 1.5%) 6.500% (BM + 3%)
1,200,000,000 ≤ 24,000,000,000 4.500% (BM + 1%) 6.500% (BM + 3%)
> 24,000,000,000 4.500% (BM + 1%)2 6.500% (BM + 3%)
MXN 0 ≤ 1,900,000 14.185% (BM + 3%) 15.185% (BM + 4%)
1,900,000 ≤ 19,000,000 13.185% (BM + 2%) 15.185% (BM + 4%)
19,000,000 ≤ 1,900,000,000 12.685% (BM + 1.5%) 15.185% (BM + 4%)
> 1,900,000,000 12.685% (BM + 1.5%)2 15.185% (BM + 4%)
NOK 0 ≤ 850,000 5.743% (BM + 1.5%) 6.743% (BM + 2.5%)
850,000 ≤ 8,500,000 5.243% (BM + 1%) 6.743% (BM + 2.5%)
8,500,000 ≤ 850,000,000 4.743% (BM + 0.5%) 6.743% (BM + 2.5%)
> 850,000,000 4.743% (BM + 0.5%)2 6.743% (BM + 2.5%)
NZD 0 ≤ 150,000 6.745% (BM + 1.5%) 7.745% (BM + 2.5%)
150,000 ≤ 1,500,000 6.245% (BM + 1%) 7.745% (BM + 2.5%)
1,500,000 ≤ 150,000,000 5.995% (BM + 0.75%) 7.745% (BM + 2.5%)
> 150,000,000 5.995% (BM + 0.75%)2 7.745% (BM + 2.5%)
PLN 0 ≤ 70,000,000 8.690% (BM + 3%) 9.690% (BM + 4%)
> 70,000,000 9.690% (BM + 4%)2 9.690% (BM + 4%)
RUB 0 ≤ 660,000,000 19.700% (BM + 5%) 20.700% (BM + 6%)
> 660,000,000 19.700% (BM + 5%)2 20.700% (BM + 6%)
SEK 0 ≤ 850,000 5.483% (BM + 1.5%) 6.483% (BM + 2.5%)
850,000 ≤ 8,500,000 4.983% (BM + 1%) 6.483% (BM + 2.5%)
8,500,000 ≤ 850,000,000 4.483% (BM + 0.5%) 6.483% (BM + 2.5%)
> 850,000,000 4.483% (BM + 0.5%)2 6.483% (BM + 2.5%)
SGD 0 ≤ 150,000 5.348% (BM + 1.5%) 6.348% (BM + 2.5%)
150,000 ≤ 1,500,000 4.848% (BM + 1%) 6.348% (BM + 2.5%)
1,500,000 ≤ 150,000,000 4.348% (BM + 0.5%) 6.348% (BM + 2.5%)
> 150,000,000 4.348% (BM + 0.5%)2 6.348% (BM + 2.5%)
TRY 0 ≤ 60,000,000 34.057% (BM + 5%) 35.057% (BM + 6%)
> 60,000,000 34.057% (BM + 5%)2 35.057% (BM + 6%)
ZAR 0 ≤ 1,500,000 10.061% (BM + 1.5%) 11.061% (BM + 2.5%)
1,500,000 ≤ 15,000,000 9.561% (BM + 1%) 11.061% (BM + 2.5%)
15,000,000 ≤ 1,500,000,000 9.311% (BM + 0.75%) 11.061% (BM + 2.5%)
> 1,500,000,000 9.311% (BM + 0.75%)2 11.061% (BM + 2.5%)

  1. A minimum floor of 0.75% will be charged on all USD margin loans. Rates subject to change.
  2. May be subject to a 1% surcharge applied to the spread if financing is not pre-arranged.
Disclosures
  • Credit balances greater than USD 10,000 (or equivalent) in accounts with a NAV of less than USD 100,000 (or equivalent) will be paid interest at a proportional rate. For accounts holding credit balances in currencies carrying a negative interest rate, the negative rate will be applied to accounts with balances of at least USD 100,000 (or equivalent), but smaller credit balances will not be charged the negative rate.