Why create a trading account with CMC Markets?
Experience enhanced mobile trading with an app you can customise to suit your trading style, so you can keep track of the markets that matter to you and stay informed on the go.
Our unique online trading platform has already won multiple awards and we’re continually working on creating new functionality, products and trading tools to enhance your trading experience.
Since launching in 1989, we’ve become one of the world's leading spread betting and CFD trading providers. When you trade with us, you're trading with an industry pioneer.
Funding your online trading account
You can sign into your account as soon as your application has been successful and you have confirmed your registered email address via the verification link sent to you. However, you won’t be able to place a trade unless there are sufficient funds in your account to open a position.
Read our funding your trading account FAQs.
FAQs
There are a vast range of tools and features on our trading platform, designed to give you the best possible chance of success. Explore our platform guides.
To open a trading account, simply complete our application form. If successful, you will then receive a verification email, and you can then fund your account and begin trading.
When applying for a trading account with us, you will need to provide a scanned copy or clear photograph of a valid UK photo driving licence that shows your current address, or a passport or ID card. Learn more about documentation to provide when opening a trading account.
Yes, you can switch to a CMC Markets trading account. Learn how to switch to a CMC Markets account, and some of the features and benefits.
*No.1 Web-Based Platform, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2021; Best Telephone Customer Service & Best Email Customer Service, based on highest user satisfaction among spread betters, CFD & FX traders, Investment Trends 2020 UK Leverage Trading Report; Best Platform Features & Best Mobile/Tablet App, Investment Trends 2019 UK Leverage Trading Report.
**If you reside in the UK, you will receive a response from us within 60 seconds after submitting your online application form. Additional documentation may be required before we can process your live account application. If you reside outside the UK, account opening depends on how quickly you provide the supporting documents. On average the process takes two days. Once you have submitted your documents, we will contact you within one business day.
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