How can I tell if I have an IBKR Lite or IBKR Pro account?

The IBKR API is not available to IBKR Lite accounts. If you are logged into an IBKR Lite account through an API, when you submit an order you will be given an error message "You are not allowed to trade on IBKR-LITE account."

More information on IBKR Pro and IBKR Lite…

Eligible clients can open an IBKR Lite account by clicking the Open Account button on the IBKR website and selecting "Open a Lite Account" under the IBKR Lite section.

If you already have an open account with IBKR, please see:…

When you log in, the system will display either the IBKR Lite or IBKR Pro logo. …

The IBKR API is not available to IBKR Lite accounts. If you are logged into an IBKR Lite account through an API, when you submit an order you will be given an error message "You are not allowed to trade on IBKR-LITE account."

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