• Credit & Debit
    (Multi-Currency Options)
    $10,000 MAX per calendar month.
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  • Bank Wire
    (GBP, USD, EURO
    AND MORE)
  • Paper Cheque
    (GBP AND USD)
    Restrictions apply
  • ACH Deposits
    (U.S. bank accounts only)
    Restrictions apply
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  • FAQ

Credit/Debit Card and ACH Funding: The Credit/Debit and ACH links above will reroute you to MyFXCM.com. Credit & Debit transactions via MyFXCM.com may be instantly available to you in your FXCM trading account. All live clients have access to MyFXCM through their live account login details. This is the same login that is used to access the Trading Station platform. If you require funding via card but cannot access MyFXCM.com, please click here.

Information about protecting your password

Safeguard Your Password

FXCM is committed to ensuring the security of all our customers.†
With that goal in mind we offer 128-bit Secure Socket Layer password encryption, in conjunction with other security features built into our interface.

At the same time, the following tips would also help augment the inbuilt system security.

Safeguard Your Password. Most people will want to write the password on a piece of paper and place it right next to their computer or share their password with family or friends. Or worse, they will stick the password and username on their monitor. If you need to write it down, do so but shred it immediately after you are able to log in successfully.

Change Your Password Often. You may change your password using the interface provided on the FX Trading Station by going to System > Change Password. It would therefore be prudent to regularly update your password to avoid a redundant, standard password being compromised.

Use a Strong Password. Passwords should be selected in a format that would not easily be compromised. Passwords must be at least 8 characters long, with at least one upper case letter, at least one lower case letter, and at least one number.

How Can I Avoid Creating a Bad Password?
Avoid passwords that would be easy for anyone to guess, such as:

  • Don't use any information pertaining to you: "your name", "phone number" or "social security number."
  • Don't use all numbers or "123456."
  • Don't use all letters or "abcdefg."
  • Don't use names of spouses, children, or pets.
  • Don't use any word that can be found in the dictionary.
  • Don't use your username as your password.
  • Diligence and Alacrity of Action. If you suspect that your password has been compromised, or that someone is trying to breach your account security, please contact us immediately so that we may also take the appropriate steps at our end to prevent any unauthorized access to your account. You may contact us via telephone at +44 207 398 4050, or email us at admin@fxcm.co.uk.

†Password protection: The Trader is obligated to keep passwords secret and to ensure that third parties do not obtain access to the trading facilities. The Trader will be liable to FXCM for trades executed by means of the Trader's password even if such use may be wrongful.

Important Notice: In accordance with our regulations, we are unable to accept cash payments directly into our bank account. All fundings must be transferred electronically to us from an account in your name. FXCM cannot accept any payment via a third party. We can neither guarantee the receipt, nor the return of such payments.

GBP Deposits
Print GBP Wire Instructions
Bank: HSBC Bank PLC
20 Eastcheap (Eastcheap Branch), London EC3M 1ED, United Kingdom
Sort Code: 40-02-31
SWIFT Code: MIDLGB22
IBAN: GB11MIDL40023181336045
Beneficiary: Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
Beneficiary Address: Northern & Shell Building, 10 Lower Thames Street, 8th Floor, London EC3R 6AD, United Kingdom
Beneficiary Account #: 81336045
REF: FFC Client's Name and Account # (Temporary ID for new accounts)
EUR Deposits
Print EUR Wire Instructions
Bank: HSBC Bank PLC
8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, United Kingdom
Sort Code: 40-05-15
SWIFT Code: MIDLGB22
IBAN: GB70MIDL40051558617374
Beneficiary: Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
Beneficiary Address: Northern & Shell Building, 10 Lower Thames Street, 8th Floor, London EC3R 6AD, United Kingdom
Beneficiary Account #: 58617374
REF: FFC Client's Name and Account # (Temporary ID for new accounts)
USD Deposits - United States and non-U.K. Residents
Print USD Wire Instructions
Bank: Bank of America, N.A.
150 Broadway, New York, NY 10038, United States
ABA: 026009593
SWIFT Code: BOFAUS3N
Beneficiary: Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
Beneficiary Address: Northern & Shell Building, 10 Lower Thames Street, 8th Floor, London EC3R 6AD, United Kingdom
Beneficiary Account #: 483024234411
REF: FFC Client's Name and Account # (Temporary ID for new accounts)
USD Deposits - United Kingdom Residents
Print USD Deposits (United Kingdom Residents) Wire Instructions
Bank: HSBC Bank PLC
8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, United Kingdom
Sort Code: 40-05-15
SWIFT Code: MIDLGB22
IBAN: GB74MIDL40051559200660
Beneficiary: Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
Beneficiary Address: Northern & Shell Building, 10 Lower Thames Street, 8th Floor, London EC3R 6AD, United Kingdom
Beneficiary Account #: 59200660
REF: FFC Client's Name and Account # (Temporary ID for new accounts)
JPY Deposits
Print JPY Wire Instructions
Bank: Barclays Bank PLC
155 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3XA England
SWIFT Code: BARCGB22
IBAN: GB10BARC20675962676433
Sort Code: 206759
Beneficiary: Forex Capital Markets LTD
Beneficiary Address: Northern & Shell Building, 10 Lower Thames Street, 8th Floor, London EC3R 6AD, United Kingdom
Account #: 62676433
REF: For Further Credit to Client's Name and Account Number (Client's Name and TEMPORARY ID for new accounts)
CAD Deposits
Print CAD Wire Instructions
Bank: HSBC Bank PLC
8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, United Kingdom
Sort Code: 40-05-15
SWIFT Code: MIDLGB22
IBAN: GB35MIDL40051571060194
Beneficiary: Forex Capital Markets LTD
Beneficiary Address: Northern & Shell Building, 10 Lower Thames Street, 8th Floor, London EC3R 6AD, United Kingdom
Beneficiary Account #: 71060194
REF: FFC Client's Name and Account # (Temporary ID for new accounts)
NZD Deposits
Print NZD Wire Instructions
Bank: HSBC Bank PLC
8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, United Kingdom
Sort Code: 40-05-15
SWIFT Code: MIDLGB22
IBAN: GB26MIDL40051568292073
Beneficiary: Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
Beneficiary Address: Northern & Shell Building, 10 Lower Thames Street, 8th Floor, London EC3R 6AD, United Kingdom
Beneficiary Account #: 68292073
REF: FFC Client's Name and Account # (Temporary ID for new accounts)
CHF Deposits
Print CHF Wire Instructions
Bank: Bank of America N.A.
Bank Code: (Clearingnummer) 89113
SWIFT Code: BOFAGB3SSWI
IBAN: CH6508726000030783016
Beneficiary: Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
Beneficiary Address: Northern & Shell Building, 10 Lower Thames Street, 8th Floor, London EC3R 6AD, United Kingdom
Beneficiary Account #: 30783016
REF: FFC Client's Name and Account # (Temporary ID for new accounts)

If you choose to make this type of payment, please ensure it meets the following criteria:

  • Currency Denomination: GBP

    Cheques drawn in a foreign currency (other than GBP or USD) will be returned to the remitter. FXCM is not responsible for the loss of the cheque.

  • Clearing Bank: UK Bank

    All GBP cheques must have a UK correspondent and be drawn on a GBP denominated bank account in order to allow for correct processing.

  • Minimum Deposit (Personal Cheques): £2,000

  • Clearance Period: Up to Five Business Days After Receipt

    Personal cheques drawn on UK banks can take up to five business days to clear from the time of receipt. Official bank drafts will generally be deposited into your trading account within one business day after receipt.

Quick Tips

  • For more information about check deposits, be sure to review our Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Please indicate your account number on the cheque (or "Temporary ID" for new accounts). This will help expedite processing and avoid unnecessary errors or delays.

GBP cheques should be sent to our London office at the following address:

Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
Northern & Shell Building
10 Lower Thames Street, 8th Floor
London EC3R 6AD
United Kingdom
Attn: Operations

If you choose to make this type of payment, please ensure it meets the following criteria:

  • Currency Denomination: USD

    Cheques drawn in a foreign currency (other than GBP or USD) will be returned to the remitter. FXCM is not responsible for the loss of the cheque.

  • Clearing Bank: US Bank

    All USD cheques must have a US correspondent and be drawn on a USD denominated bank account in order to allow for correct processing.

  • Minimum Deposit (Personal Cheques): $2,000

  • Clearance Period: Up to Ten Business Days After Receipt

    Personal cheques drawn on US banks can take up to ten business days to clear from the time of receipt. Official bank drafts will generally be deposited into your trading account within one business day after receipt.

Quick Tips

  • For more information about check deposits, be sure to review our Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Please indicate your account number on the cheque (or "Temporary ID" for new accounts). This will help expedite processing and avoid unnecessary errors or delays.

USD cheques should be sent to our New York office at the following address:

Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
55 Water St., 50th Floor
New York, NY 10041
USA
Attn: Operations

General FAQs

CreditPay FAQs

Wire FAQs

Cheque FAQs

ACH FAQs

General FAQs

May I send cash or a cash equivalent such as a money order or Travelers Cheque?
Cash and cash equivalents cannot be accepted as we are unable to verify the origin of these funds. They will be returned upon receipt.
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What are the fees for depositing funds?
Neither HSBC nor FXCM charge fees for incoming deposits. We recommend you contact your bank regarding any fees they or their associated intermediary banks may charge.
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How long will it take for funds to appear in my trading account?
Wire transfers, official cheques, and card deposits are usually credited within 1 business day of receipt. Personal cheques are generally credited within 5 business days of receipt.
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How can I send funds in a currency not listed on your website?
FXCM has funding instructions for multiple currencies. If you wire funds in a currency other than the denomination of that bank account, the bank will automatically convert it to the denominated currency at an exchange rate specified by them, which may not necessarily be favorable.

For a complete list of wire instructions, please click here.
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What is considered a "third party" deposit?
Deposits received from an account held by someone other than the trading account holder constitutes a third party deposit. This also applies to corporate funds received for an individual account and similar scenarios.
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Does FXCM accept third party deposits?
No. FXCM cannot accept any payments via a third party. We can neither guarantee the receipt nor the return of such payments.
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I would like to send funds using a different method other than the options you provided. How can I do this?
The deposit choices FXCM offers have been selected to provide the most convenient and reliable options to fund your account. Any method other than those listed is not recommended and could prevent or cause delays in FXCM crediting the funds to your account.
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Can I send funds through an exchange house?
FXCM cannot accept funds sent through exchange houses. These types of financial institutions are considered high-risk for money laundering. Any funds received via this method will be returned upon receipt.
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CreditPay FAQs

How much can I fund at one time via credit or debit card?
The minimum deposit amount is 50 of the account base currency. The maximum deposit amount is 10,000 of the account base currency within one calendar month. Please note that the account minimum for any new account is 2,000.
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What is the withdrawal procedure when an account is funded by credit or debit card?

Accounts funded via credit or debit card may be subjected to receiving withdrawals via the same credit or debit card.

Please note that the credit card used for funding will typically be the same card used to return fund to when a withdrawal is requested. Please contact FXCM immediately if the card used to fund is closed or if a different credit card number is re-issued. When requesting a withdrawal to a credit card, please consider if that card is closed or has been re-issued, if so, please choose an alternative method of withdrawal. Returning funds to closed account can cause a significant delay in receiving funds, and FXCM cannot guarantee a time frame in which funds will be received if the refund is initiated to a closed account.

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Will my credit card deposit be considered a cash advance?
Card deposits will appear on your card issuer's statement as a "purchase."
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Will I receive a transaction receipt for my credit or debit card deposit?
Within minutes of making a deposit, an e-mail containing your transaction information will be sent to the e-mail address as indicated on the online deposit form.
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My credit or debit card deposit was declined, but my card has been charged. What should I do?
If your card transaction was declined, the transaction should be lifted from your account normally within a few business days.
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Will I be charged a fee for currency conversion?
All credit or debit card transactions are automatically converted to the base currency of your FXCM trading account. You may incur additional fees charged by your credit/debit card issuer for currency conversion.
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Can I use my Visa Prepaid card or a Gift card to fund my FXCM account if my name appears on it and it has a Visa logo?
Please do not send funds using a Prepaid or Gift Card. The origin of funds using gift cards or prepaid cards cannot be verified and therefore are not accepted. Deposits received in this manner will be returned to the originating card.
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Wire FAQs

To whom should the wire be sent?
Wire transfers should be sent to Forex Capital Markets Ltd. Complete wire instructions can be
found here.
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How long will it take for my wire deposit to arrive?
Domestic† wire transfers generally arrive within 1-2 business days. Cross-Border‡ wire transfers are usually received within 3-5 business days. Please review the chart below to determine which wire transfers are considered domestic:
Domestic Wires (1-2 Business Days)
Deposit Currency If your financial institution is located in:
GBP, EUR, USD, NZD United Kingdom
CAD Canada

† A domestic wire transfer is any wire transfer where the originating and beneficiary bank account are located in the same jurisdiction.
‡ A Cross-Border wire transfer is any wire transfer where the originating and beneficiary bank account are located in different jurisdictions.

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I have an account with HSBC. Can I use their online transfer or bill payment service to fund my FXCM account?
FXCM does not recommend using an online transfer or bill payment service as a form of deposit due to the likelihood that the funds may arrive at FXCM with insufficient account details. If funds are received in this method, FXCM may request additional documentation to verify ownership of funds (such as a bank statement showing the transaction).
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Can I visit my local HSBC branch and use an ATM or ask the teller to deposit funds directly into your account?
No. ATM or Bank Branch Deposits are typically received by FXCM without any information with regard to the account or individual from whom the payment originated. If such deposits are received, FXCM will require additional documents for proof of ownership or the funds will be returned. Please note that FXCM can neither guarantee the receipt, nor the return of such payments.
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Cheque FAQs

What types of cheques are accepted?
  • FXCM accepts GBP and USD official bank drafts and personal cheques. All GBP cheques must be drawn on a UK bank. All USD cheques must be drawn on a US bank.
  • Cashier's cheques must have the remitter's name pre-printed by the issuing bank. The remitter name must be the same as the account holder. Please also indicate the appropriate trading account number to expedite processing.
  • Personal cheques must be drawn from a bank account in the trading account holder's name.
  • Cheques from joint chequing accounts may be deposited into either chequing account owner's FXCM account.
  • Cheques from an individual chequing account may be deposited into an FXCM joint account if that person is one of the account holders.
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Who do I make my cheque payable to?
Cheques should be made payable to Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
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Where should I send my cheque?
Please send GBP cheque deposits to the following address:

Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
Northern & Shell Building
10 Lower Thames Street, 8th Floor
London EC3R 6AD
United Kingdom
Attn: Operations

Please send USD cheque deposits to the following address:

Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
55 Water St., 50th Floor
New York, NY 10041
USA
Attn: Operations
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Are there any restrictions on the amount I can deposit via personal cheque?
FXCM accepts GBP or USD personal cheques in the amount of 2,000 or more.
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ACH FAQs

How long will it take for my ACH deposit to appear in my account?

ACH deposits may clear into your account as soon as 1 business day, but in some cases up to 5 business days. You can check your account balance to verify if your funds have been applied to your account by logging in to the FXCM Trading Station or www.myfxcm.com. If FXCM is unable to verify all deposit information you will be contacted via email.

Before you complete this transaction, you must first contact your bank and make sure that your bank account does not have a debit block. Otherwise, your payment will be rejected.

If you designate a weekend or bank holiday, the bank will withdraw the payment on the next business day.

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Can I make an ACH deposit in foreign currency?
Deposits are only accepted in USD.
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What are the minimum and maximum ACH deposit amounts?
There is a minimum deposit of $100 and a maximum deposit of $50,000 per transaction.
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Am I eligible to submit an ACH deposit?
You are eligible to submit an ACH deposit if you have a USD denominated bank account which is domiciled in the United States. You will need to be able provide your bank account number, and ABA routing number from your checkbook.
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CASH Deposits or Internal Transfers: Please DO NOT initiate internal transfers or submit branch deposits (cash or check deposits) directly into our bank accounts. FXCM can neither guarantee the receipt nor the return of cash deposits made at a bank branch. Deposits that are made directly into our bank accounts arrive with insufficient information, which will cause a significant delay in the allocation of funds to your trading account. Branch deposits may be held by FXCM for up to thirty days or longer before being released as part of our due diligence process.

Credit Card Verification and Prepaid Cards
All credit card deposits are subject to approval. Deposit limits and other restrictions apply. Accounts funded via credit card may be restricted to receiving withdrawals via credit card. Initial deposits made with a credit or debit card upon request may require a recent statement or a copy of the card to confirm ownership. The cardholder's first and last name, as well as the last four digits of the card, must be legible in order for the statement/card to be acceptable. Please DO NOT send funds to FXCM using a Prepaid or Gift Card. Deposits received in this manner will be returned to the originating card.