INITIATE CANADIAN EFT TRANSFER
Canadian EFT, or Electronic Funds Transfer, is a method of transferring USD or CAD funds between IBKR and a bank located in Canada.
Use the button above or follow the below procedure to fund your account via Canadian Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT):
- Log in to Client Portal
- Select Transfer & Pay followed by Transfer Funds and then Deposit Funds
- Scroll down and select Canadian Dollar (CAD) or United States Dollar (USD) as the currency
- Click Get Instructions next to EFT as your deposit method and follow the prompts on screen
- Once the instructions are submitted and confirmed, you can indicate the amount you wish to deposit.
Please Note
- Limitations on EFTs exist for both deposits and withdrawals. Deposits are limited to USD $100,000 or CAD equivalent over seven business days. Withdrawals are limited to USD $5,000,000 or CAD equivalent.
Additional Information
- Canadian EFTs on the IBKR website.
- Canadian EFT transactions in our Users' Guide.