What is the fastest way to fund my account?

SUBMIT WIRE NOTIFICATION

Use the button above to login to Client Portal and submit a wire notification.

We encourage our customers to send their funds via wire if they wish for the fastest availability of funds.

Description

  • Same day electronic movement of funds through the fed wire system
  • You must contact your bank to initiate a wire and must include your IBKR account name and number on the wire
  • Specific wire instructions and addresses will be displayed during the deposit notification process

Time to Arrive

  • From immediate to four business days, depending on your bank. Non-U.S. banks are generally at the longer end of the range. Credit to account is immediate upon arrival
  • IBKR applies a one-day holding period to GBP Faster Payments

Limitations

  • The Withdrawal Hold Period is three business days (you may withdraw funds after three business days). A wire cannot be internally transferred during the three-day hold period
  • If funding an account with ILS, it is important that you request your bank to send the funds via the Zahav system. Funds received via the Masav (Bank of Israel's Automated Clearing House) system will not be accepted and will be returned

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