EquatePlus is an employee share plan platform provided by Computershare. If you have been granted shares from your employer as part of your compensation and you wish to transfer these stocks to your IBKR account, you must create a transfer request following these steps:
Use the button above or follow the steps below:
- Log in to Client Portal
- Click the Transfer & Pay menu followed by Transfer Positions
- Select Incoming
- Select the Region ("All Other Regions") of the delivering firm
- Select Free of Payment Transfer of Global Securities
- Follow the steps on the screen (when prompted to enter email address, you may simply input your own address).
What EquatePlus may request from you:
Submit a transfer instruction in the EquatePlus system. They may ask for the following details:
- IBKR`s SWIFT/BIC Code (Based on the IBKR entity holding your account, please use the following information):
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- Interactive Brokers Ireland Ltd: IBKRIE2DXXX
- Interactive Brokers UK Ltd: IABRGB2LXXX
- Interactive Brokers LLC (USA): IBKRUS33XXX
- Interactive Brokers HK Ltd: IBKRHKHHXXX
- Interactive Brokers Singapore Pte Ltd: IBKRSGSGXXX
- Interactive Brokers Canada Inc. : IBKRCAMMXXX
- Brokerage Code is a optional information. Please proceed without entering a code.
- If they ask you to enter your Account Number/Broker Account Number enter your U-Account number at IBKR.
IBKR`s Settlement Instruction and Contact Information:
Note: IBKR will exchange settlement instruction directly with EquatePlus once they are ready to deliver your shares and contact us via email. Settlement Instruction may vary depending on the depository holding the assets. However, if they require you to provide the Standard Settlement Instruction (SSI) upfront to proceed with you transfer you may provide the following:
| Market/Region | Settlement Instruction |
| European Securities Examples (not limited to): German market: DHL Group SAP Siemens Energy Siemens AG Infineon Zalando Allianz Deutsche Bank Dutch market: Royal Dutch Shell Pharming Swiss market: UBS Novartis | *German Securities: Depository: Clearstream Germany (formerly DAKV) with Account 8587 * Dutch, Belgian, French Securities: Depository: ESES (EGSP) with Account 10580 * Swiss Securities: Depository: SIX SIS with Account US100244 Note:** Due to complexity of Settlement Instructions they are shared/confirmed with your financial institution once we are in contact with them and may differ from above. If adjustment are required we will do on your behalf during conversation with your Financial Institutions. |
| United Kingdom Securities Examples (not limited to): HSBC Standard Chartered GlaxoSmithKline Unilever BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO Barclays Group BP PLC JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC BAE SYSTEMS RECKITT BENCKISER FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT PLC BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB * Wise Payments | Depository: CREST with Account 6DKAV Note: Due to complexity of Settlement Instructions they are shared/confirmed with your financial institution once we are in contact with them and may differ from above. If adjustment are required we will do on your behalf during conversation with your Financial Institutions. |
| United States Securities Examples (not limited to): MERCK AND CO NEBIUS BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PFIZER INC ZOETIS BOSTON SCIENTIFIC AstraZeneca General Electric * GE HealthCare | Depository: DTC with Account 0534 (Interactive Brokers LLC) Swift Code: IBKRUS33XXX Reference Your Account Number: Your IBKR account number (typically starts with U followed by numbers). Important: Quote the correct account number\! |
| Hong Kong Securities Examples (not limited to): * HSBC APAC | Depository: CCASS with Account B01590 Account Holder: Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited Tel: +852 2156 7907 |
| All other Markets/Countries | Due to complexity of Settlement Instructions for other all other markets/coutries, they are shared with your financial institution once we are in contact with them. |
| IBKR Contact Details for Security Transfers | |
| Contact Person | Transfer Desk |
| Email Contact | fop-transfer-in@interactivebrokers.com NOTE: This is only for communication between financial institutions. Any client email will be deleted and not responded. |
| Address | Interactive Brokers LLC (USA): One Pickwick Plaza, Greenwich, CT 06830, USA Interactive Brokers Ireland Ltd: North Dock One, 91/92 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 H7V7 Interactive Brokers UK Ltd: Level 20 Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY Interactive Brokers HK Ltd: Suite 1512, Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong SAR |
Please note
Shares originating from an employee share plan are generally transferable as long as the following conditions are met:
- The shares have been registered for sale and are not subject to any transfer or sale restrictions.
- The shares are held in an electronic form in an account titled in the same name as that of the IBKR account holder.
- The shares trade on an electronic venue offered by IBKR.
- The shares clear and settle at the designated clearinghouse in a standard, automated manner.
- The account holder meets the definition of an Eligible Client if the shares are classified as a U.S. Microcap (see KB2892).
- The shares must be fully vested, un-restricted and available for transfer.
- Cost basis information is not transmitted automatically.
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