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How to Open an FP Markets Account: Registration and Verification
Opening an FP Markets account takes a short online form, then identity checks that are often automatic through Electronic Verification. If documents are needed, FP Markets reviews them within one business day and aims for an hour. Here are the steps, documents and common problems.
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Opening an account with FP Markets starts with a registration form in its Client Portal. FP Markets then checks your identity, often automatically: its Electronic Verification system matches your name, address and date of birth against public and private data sources. If it can't confirm you that way, it asks for documents. FP Markets says it allows up to one business day to verify them but aims to open accounts within the hour.
Once your first account is approved, any further accounts you open don't need documents again.
| Registration | Online, through the Client Portal |
|---|---|
| Electronic Verification | Name, address and date of birth checked automatically |
| Proof of identity | Colour passport, or ID card or driving licence |
| Proof of address | Dated within 6 months |
| Review time | Up to 1 business day (aim: within the hour) |
| Two-factor login | Available in Profile Details |
Step by step
- Register in the FP Markets Client Portal with your email and a password.
- Complete your personal details and the questions on your trading knowledge and experience.
- Choose your platform (MT4, MT5 or cTrader), account type and currency.
- Pass Electronic Verification, or upload documents if asked.
- Find your login details in the email titled 'Your MT4/5 Live Account Is Ready'.
The questions on knowledge and experience are a suitability test, which FP Markets uses to judge whether its products are appropriate for you.
Electronic Verification
FP Markets' Electronic Verification checks your name, residential address and date of birth against sources such as passport and licence records, birth registers, electoral rolls, property records, telephone and utility records and credit reports. When it finds matches across several sources, your identity is confirmed without documents. If it can't, FP Markets requests documents to verify you manually.
Documents FP Markets accepts
| Type | What to upload |
|---|---|
| Proof of identity | Colour copy of your passport showing photo, full name, expiry date and signature; or a national ID card or driving licence |
| Proof of address | Utility bill (electricity, gas, water, waste, internet) or bank statement within 6 months, showing your name and address |
| One document for both | A government ID that shows your address, such as some driving licences |
FP Markets may still ask for separate identity and address documents in some cases.
PO Box addresses
For some countries, FP Markets can accept a PO Box address alongside one of these: a confirmation of residential address from your municipality, a second ID document, an employment or rental agreement showing your residential address, or a police record or local tax form.
Joint, corporate and trust accounts
- Joint: identity and address documents for both applicants.
- Corporate: certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles, and ID and address for every owner of 25% or more.
- Trusts: the original trust deed plus documents for the trustee, and for corporate trusts the company documents and LEI number.
FP Markets' onboarding team handles these by email.
Passwords and security
- Passwords need at least 7 characters, with an upper-case letter, a lower-case letter, a number and one of the symbols #$@!%&*.
- Turn on two-factor authentication under Profile, then Profile Details.
- Reset a forgotten password with the Forgot Password link on the login page.
- If you suspect your account has been hacked, change all your FP Markets passwords immediately.
Updating your details
To change your name or address, email FP Markets' onboarding team with supporting documents, such as a marriage certificate for a new name or a recent proof of address. Requests to change your email address go to the same team.
After you're approved
- Fund your account through Funding, then Deposit.
- Download your platform from the Client Portal.
- Log in with your account number, password and server.
- Ask the onboarding team to convert to Islamic if you need swap-free.
Our FP Markets minimum deposit guide covers funding methods.
If your country isn't listed
FP Markets only accepts clients from certain jurisdictions; if your country isn't in the application form's list, it can't accept you at this time. Our FP Markets regulation guide explains which company serves which region.
Why documents are rejected
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Address document older than six months | Upload a recent bill or bank statement |
| Name differs from your registration | Register with your name as shown on your ID |
| Black and white or cropped copy | Upload a clear colour copy of the full page |
| Expired ID | Use a valid passport, ID card or licence |
| PO Box only | Add one of the accepted residential address documents |
Linking to an introducing broker
If someone introduced you to FP Markets, email [email protected] from your registered address with the IB's referral number to link your account.
Timeline
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Registration form | A few minutes |
| Electronic Verification | Usually immediate |
| Manual document review | Aim within the hour; up to 1 business day |
| Login details email | Once approved |
FP Markets' Electronic Verification can approve you without a single upload, but only if your details match official records. Enter your name and address exactly as they appear on your ID and bank statements.
Rina registered with FP Markets and was asked for documents because Electronic Verification couldn't match her address. She uploaded her passport and a bank statement from the previous month, and her account was approved within the hour. Her login details arrived by email straight after.
Frequently asked
How long does it take to open an FP Markets account?
FP Markets allows up to one business day to verify documents but aims to open accounts within the hour.
What documents does FP Markets need?
A colour passport (or ID card or driving licence) and a proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement from the last six months. Electronic Verification may mean you need none.
What is FP Markets Electronic Verification?
An automatic check of your name, address and date of birth against public and private data sources, used to verify you without documents.
Can I use one document for identity and address?
Yes, if it is a valid government ID that shows your address, though FP Markets may sometimes ask for separate documents.
Do I need new documents for a second FP Markets account?
No. Once your first account is verified, new accounts don't need documents.
Where do I find my FP Markets login details?
In the email titled 'Your MT4/5 Live Account Is Ready'.
Does FP Markets have two-factor authentication?
Yes. Turn it on in the Client Portal under Profile, then Profile Details.
Can I register more than one email with FP Markets?
FP Markets advises keeping all your trading accounts under one Client Portal profile with the same email address.
Why does FP Markets ask about my trading experience?
It runs a suitability test to judge whether its products are appropriate for you.
Does FP Markets accept a PO Box address?
For some countries, alongside a municipal address confirmation, a second ID, an employment or rental agreement, or a police record or tax form.
Can I update my address after opening an FP Markets account?
Yes. Email the onboarding team with a recent proof of address, and for a name change, a supporting document such as a marriage certificate.
How do I turn on two-factor authentication at FP Markets?
In the Client Portal, go to Profile, then Profile Details, and activate 2FA.
Why can't I find my country on FP Markets' form?
FP Markets only accepts clients from certain jurisdictions; if your country isn't listed, it can't accept your application yet.
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