Opening an AvaTrade account, step by step.

Opening an AvaTrade account, step by step.

Opening an AvaTrade account has two parts: registering, which takes a few minutes, and verifying your identity and address, which AvaTrade's team reviews within one business day of upload. Verification isn't optional. AvaTrade's Help Center warns that accounts not verified within 14 days of their first deposit may be blocked, and European clients must verify before they can deposit at all.

Getting the documents right first time is what makes the process quick.

RegistrationEmail, password and registration form
Proof of identityPassport, ID card or driving licence (colour)
Proof of addressDated within 6 months
Review timeWithin 1 business day
DeadlineVerify within 14 days of first deposit
Tax numberTIN required by regulation

Step 1: register

  1. Click Register on AvaTrade's website or in the AvaTrade app.
  2. Enter your email and create a password that meets the requirements shown.
  3. Complete the registration form: personal details, address, employment, trading experience and your Tax Identification Number.
  4. Choose your platform and base currency for the first account.

If you stop part-way, AvaTrade emails you after 30 minutes with a link and temporary password to finish. Each email address can only be registered once, so use the link rather than starting again.

Step 2: upload proof of identity

AvaTrade asks for a colour copy of a valid government-issued ID: passport, national ID card or driving licence. It must show your name, photo, date of birth and expiry date, and match the details you registered with. For ID cards and licences, upload both sides. AvaTrade accepts the PAN card from Indian citizens as photo ID.

Step 3: upload proof of address

The address document must show your name, address and an issue date within the last six months. AvaTrade accepts:

  • Bank or credit card statement, or a bank details document.
  • Electricity, water or gas bill.
  • Council tax, landline or mobile phone, internet or waste disposal bill.
  • A letter from your local municipality, or an affidavit signed by police or a commissioner of oaths.

AvaTrade rejects letters, receipts, medical and school documents, tenancy agreements, cropped documents and screenshots. Upload full pages with all four corners visible.

Card and third-party documents

If you deposit by credit card, AvaTrade may ask for a colour copy of the front and back of the card, showing your name, expiry date and the first and last four digits; you can cover the middle eight digits and the CVV. Deposits made by someone else need verification documents for both people and a Power of Attorney form.

Where to upload and how to track it

Upload everything through your account area's Upload Documents section, on the website or in the AvaTrade app under Accounts, then Upload documents. Each document then shows a status: Waiting for Review, a green tick when approved, or Rejected with a note on what to send instead. The top of the page shows your status: Verified or Not Verified.

Extra steps in some countries

  • Australia: complete a short online questionnaire after uploading, and certify copies if asked, by an approved certifier such as a pharmacist, teacher or legal practitioner.
  • EU: verification is required before your first deposit.
  • Tax number: every client provides a TIN, a regulatory requirement for tax reporting.

Restricted countries

AvaTrade doesn't accept clients from the US, UK, Belgium, New Zealand, Russia, India and a number of other countries. Check its list before registering. Our AvaTrade regulation guide lists them and explains which company you'll join.

After verification

  1. Deposit at least 100 in your base currency.
  2. Download your platform, or use the AvaTrade app or WebTrader.
  3. Log in with the credentials AvaTrade emailed for your trading account.
  4. Request the Islamic option or Professional status if you need them.

Our AvaTrade minimum deposit guide explains funding methods and times.

Why documents get rejected

ProblemHow to fix it
Name on the form differs from your IDRegister with your name exactly as it appears on the ID
Address document older than six monthsUpload a bill or statement issued in the last six months
Cropped photo or screenshotUpload a full page with all four corners visible
Expired IDUse a valid passport, ID card or driving licence
Black and white copyUpload a clear colour copy
Unaccepted document typeAvoid letters, receipts, tenancy agreements and school or medical papers

When a document is rejected, AvaTrade shows the reason under Upload Documents and what to upload instead. Fix that one item rather than re-uploading everything.

Your account area after registration

Once registered, your account area is where you manage everything: Finance for deposits, withdrawals and internal transfers, Upload Documents for verification, Add an Account for new real or demo accounts, the Professional Trader tab, and Personal Details, where you can switch the display between 25 languages. Your trading accounts are listed with their platform, currency and login details.

Keeping your account secure

  • Use a strong password that meets AvaTrade's requirements, and don't reuse it elsewhere.
  • Reset a forgotten password with the 'Forgot your password?' link; AvaTrade asks for your date of birth before you set a new one.
  • Remember that each email address can only be registered once.
  • Never share your login with anyone who offers to trade for you.
Most verification delays come from small mismatches: a nickname on the registration form, an old bill or a cropped photo. Register with your name exactly as it appears on your ID and the review is usually a formality.
Jannatul FerdaushWriter, FX Recap
Illustrative case: Ana, 26, Bogotá

Ana registered with AvaTrade, uploaded her national ID and a phone bill from two months earlier, and saw both documents marked Waiting for Review. The next business day they showed green ticks and her account said Verified, so she made her first deposit by card.

Frequently asked

How do I open an AvaTrade account?

Register with your email and a password, complete the registration form, then upload proof of identity and proof of address for verification.

What documents does AvaTrade need?

A colour copy of a valid passport, ID card or driving licence, and a proof of address dated within the last six months, such as a utility bill or bank statement.

How long does AvaTrade verification take?

AvaTrade's team reviews uploaded documents within one business day.

What happens if I don't verify my AvaTrade account?

AvaTrade says accounts not verified within 14 days of their first deposit may be blocked. EU clients must verify before depositing.

Why does AvaTrade ask for my TIN?

Providing a Tax Identification Number is a regulatory requirement for tax reporting.

Can I open an AvaTrade account from the app?

Yes. You can register, upload documents, deposit and trade in the AvaTrade app.

Can I open a second AvaTrade account?

Yes. Use Add an Account in your account area to add real or demo accounts on other platforms or currencies.

Can I register twice with the same email at AvaTrade?

No. Each email address can only be registered once. If you started registering, finish the existing registration instead.

What if I didn't finish my AvaTrade registration?

AvaTrade emails you about 30 minutes after you start, with a link and temporary password to complete it. Check your spam folder.

Can I open an AvaTrade account for a company?

Yes. Upload the certificate of incorporation, board resolution, memorandum and articles, shareholder register, ID and address proofs for directors, the trader and 25% shareholders, and AvaTrade's corporate application form.

How do I know my AvaTrade account is verified?

Open Upload Documents in your account area. The top of the page shows Verified or Not Verified, and each document shows its own status.