Depending on which signature verification method was used during the account opening process, different currencies/deposit methods are available.
Option 1-3 most major currencies are supported, for example:
- HKD: wire (online bank transfer), personal check, FPS
- CNH: wire (online bank transfer), FPS
- Other major currencies including USD, EUR, AUD, GBP, CHF, CAD, JPY and SGD: wire
For more info, see: How do I transfer funds to IBKR?
Option 4 deposits and withdrawals are restricted to verified bank account:
- HKD: wire (online bank transfer)
- CNH: wire (online bank transfer)
- USD: wire
For more info, see: What are the funding restrictions of "Option 4: Link your trading account to your Hong Kong bank account"?
To change signature verification method in order to remove funding restrictions, see: How to make a transfer in currencies other than HKD/CNH/USD or from/to a non-Hong Kong Bank Account?
Additional Information
- If you select HKD as your currency you could make a local bank transfer from a HK bank and this might not be charged as a wire transfer.
- IBKR currently only supports HKD & CNH transfers to local bank accounts. All other currencies are held offshore and transfers must be made via Bank Wire (Telegraphic Transfer) if you don't have a bank account in the same country.
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