You can deposit checks directly into your IBKR account using Mobile Check Deposit.
To deposit a check:
- Tap the Account menu icon (head and shoulders) in the top left corner of the app.
- Tap the Deposit Funds button and select Deposit Check.
- In the Deposit To field, select the appropriate account if you hold multiple accounts
- In the Amount field, enter the amount of the check
- Tap “Front” and position the field over the front of the check until the check scans
- Tap “Back” and position the field over the back of the endorsed check until the check scans
- Tap “Deposit Check” when complete
NOTE: To be eligible to deposit a check using IBKR Mobile Check Deposit:
- You must be an IBLLC-US client.
- The check must be drawn on a US bank.
- The check must be “Payable To” the customer.
- It cannot be the first deposit into a new account.
- The back of the check must be endorsed with your signature and "For mobile deposit only UMB Bank FFC IBKR".
- Check amount cannot be more than the mobile deposit limit: $10K per day & $50K per 30 days.
- The check must be deposited with 90 days and the date cannot be future-dated.
- You must have IBKR Mobile Authentication (IB Key) installed on your mobile device.
- If depositing a Cashier's Checks, the remitter of funds must be identifiable on the check and like-titled with the account holder.
Please Note
- There is a 7 business day credit hold for mobile check deposits.
- There is a 90 calendar day withdrawal hold period for mobile check deposits.
- IRA accounts are restricted from using the Mobile Check Deposit function.