How do I change the Base Currency for my account?

Q: How do I change the Base Currency for my account?

CHANGE BASE CURRENCY Use the button above or follow the below procedure to change your Base Currency: Log into Client Portal Select the User menu (head and shoulders icon in the top right corner) followed by Settings Under Account Settings find the Account Reporting section Click Base Currency Make your election and confirm by following the prompts on the screen. Please Note Changes to this setting generally take effect the following trading day. EmployeeTrack, ISK, IB India and IB Japan accounts cannot change their base currency. Changing your Base Currency does not convert existing cash balances or change the denomination of a security into any other currency. See: Will changing my Base Currency impact my account balances? Additional Information Why am I required to designate a Base Currency for my account? How do I convert currency in my Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account?

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CHANGE BASE CURRENCY

Use the button above or follow the below procedure to change your Base Currency:

Log into Client Portal
Select the User menu (head and shoulders icon in the top right corner) followed by Settings
Under Account Settings find the Account Reporting section
Click Base Currency
Make your election and confirm by following the prompts on the screen.

Please Note

Changes to this setting generally take effect the following trading day.
EmployeeTrack, ISK, IB India and IB Japan accounts cannot change their base currency.
Changing your Base Currency does not convert existing cash balances or change the denomination of a security into any other currency. See: Will changing my Base Currency impact my account balances?

Additional Information