How do I open FHSA account with Interactive Brokers Canada?

New Account

The account application for a First House Savings Account (FHSA) is completed online

1. Click the red Open Account button located in the upper-right hand corner of our home page
2. Click on Individual, Joint, RSP/TFSA  and FHSA Accounts (be sure to choose FHSA as the account type)

Once complete, your application will then be reviewed for approval by our Compliance Officer.

Existing Account

If you have an existing Interactive Brokers account, you can open a linked FHSA account through Client Portal

1. Login to Client Portal.
2. Click the User menu (head and shoulders icon in the top right corner) followed by Settings.
3. Under Account Settings find the section Trading.
4. Click Open an Additional Account. 
5. Choose which option best fits the account type you wish to open and click Select.
6. Follow the prompts on screen and, once complete, your application will then be reviewed for approval by our Compliance Officer.

Once complete, your application will then be reviewed for approval by our Compliance Officer. 

Please Note: A non-registered account must also be opened as a linked account.