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FP Markets Minimum Deposit: No Fixed Minimum, Methods and Funding Times
FP Markets sets no fixed minimum deposit on MT4 and MT5 accounts; the minimum depends on your payment method. It charges no deposit fees, accepts cards, e-wallets, bank wire and crypto, and doesn't accept third-party payments. Here is how funding works and how much to start with.
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FP Markets' FAQ answers the minimum deposit question directly: there is no minimum deposit for MT4 and MT5 accounts, and the amount depends on the payment method you choose. Its Islamic account page lists a minimum opening balance of US$100 or equivalent, and some services, such as a sponsored VPS for new traders, need more. FP Markets says it charges no deposit fees.
A low entry point is useful, but the right first deposit depends on how you plan to trade.
| Minimum deposit | None fixed; set by payment method |
|---|---|
| Islamic accounts | US$100 minimum opening balance |
| Deposit fees | None from FP Markets |
| Online methods | Instant |
| International wire | Up to 7 to 10 working days |
| Third-party deposits | Not accepted |
Deposit methods
| Method | Typical time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Visa or Mastercard (incl. prepaid) | Instant | Card doesn't need verifying first |
| Skrill, Neteller | Instant | Wallet must be in your name |
| Crypto wallets | Up to an hour | Avoids intermediary bank fees |
| Online banking / local methods | Usually instant | Varies by country |
| International bank wire | Up to 7 to 10 working days | Send the SWIFT copy if delayed |
| Broker-to-broker transfer | Depends on your old broker | Form sent to the transferring broker |
In the Client Portal, choose Funding, then Deposit, to see every method available in your country.
How to deposit
- Log in to the FP Markets Client Portal.
- Click Funding on the left, then Deposit.
- Select the trading account to fund.
- Choose the method, enter the amount and submit.
- For wires, keep the SWIFT confirmation in case the funds need tracing.
Currencies
You can open trading accounts in AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, CAD, CHF, HKD, JPY and PLN, and FP Markets accepts deposits in those plus NZD, CZK and AED. Funding in the same currency as your account avoids conversion on deposits and withdrawals. If you need a different currency, open an additional account; you can hold up to 10.
Rules worth knowing
- FP Markets only accepts money sent directly from the named account holder; third-party deposits are refused.
- Your Skrill or Neteller email doesn't have to match your FP Markets email, but the wallet must be in your name.
- Prepaid cards are accepted.
- No interest is paid on trading account balances.
- Lost or stolen card? Send FP Markets a bank letter and statement, and it will refund to that bank account instead.
How much should you deposit?
With no fixed minimum, the question is what you can trade sensibly. On a Raw account, one standard lot of EUR/USD costs about US$6 in commission per round turn, so very small balances are better suited to micro lots. A balance where a normal stop loss risks 1% to 2% is a reasonable target.
| Deposit | Comfortable position size on EUR/USD | Risk on a 20-pip stop |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | 0.01 lot | About $2 (2%) |
| $500 | 0.02 to 0.05 lot | About $4 to $10 |
| $1,000 | 0.05 lot | About $10 (1%) |
Deposits and free VPS
FP Markets will sponsor a VPS for new traders who deposit at least US$1,000 or equivalent, and covers the fee for traders who meet monthly volume targets. Our FP Markets VPS guide explains the rules.
If a deposit hasn't arrived
Online methods usually credit straight away. For an international bank transfer, FP Markets asks you to allow up to 7 to 10 working days; if the money still hasn't arrived, email your SWIFT copy to its accounting team so it can check with its bank. You can see every deposit under the Client Portal history, or download it with Generate Report.
No deposit bonuses
FP Markets doesn't offer bonuses. Its FAQ calls them a gimmick some brokers use to lock in profits and says, as a regulated broker, it doesn't consider them good practice. Compare funding rules with other brokers in Exness vs FP Markets.
Deposit methods and later withdrawals
Your deposit method decides your withdrawal route. FP Markets returns deposits to each method you used, cards first, before profits can go elsewhere. Depositing by several methods means several withdrawals later, so pick one method you'll be happy to withdraw to as well. Our FP Markets withdrawal guide explains the order in full.
| If you deposit by | You withdraw that amount to |
|---|---|
| Card | The same card |
| Skrill or Neteller | The same wallet |
| Bank wire | A bank account in your name |
| Crypto wallet | The crypto method you used |
Checking your deposit history
Every deposit appears in the Client Portal history, which you can view in your browser or download with Generate Report. Keep these records with your bank statements; they make any query with FP Markets' accounting team much quicker.
Transferring from another broker
FP Markets accepts broker-to-broker transfers. Complete FP Markets' transfer form and send it to your current broker; once it agrees, it sends the money to FP Markets' bank and FP Markets credits your account. Email the details to the cash team so the transfer can be matched.
No minimum deposit makes FP Markets easy to try, but pick the method you'll withdraw to as well. FP Markets returns money to each deposit method first, so a single, simple method saves time later.
Tariq deposited US$300 into an FP Markets Raw account by Skrill, and it arrived instantly. He traded 0.02 lots on EUR/USD with 25-pip stops, risking about $5 per trade, and planned to withdraw by Skrill as well to keep the return-to-source rule simple.
Frequently asked
What is the FP Markets minimum deposit?
There's no fixed minimum on MT4 and MT5 accounts; the minimum depends on your payment method. Islamic accounts list a US$100 minimum opening balance.
Does FP Markets charge deposit fees?
No. FP Markets says it doesn't charge deposit fees, though your bank or provider might.
How long do FP Markets deposits take?
Online methods are usually instant, crypto deposits up to an hour, and international bank transfers up to 7 to 10 working days.
Can I deposit with crypto at FP Markets?
Yes. FP Markets lists crypto wallets among its deposit methods.
Does FP Markets accept third-party deposits?
No. It only accepts funds sent directly by the named account holder.
Which currencies can my FP Markets account be in?
AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, CAD, CHF, HKD, JPY or PLN.
Does FP Markets offer a deposit bonus?
No. FP Markets says it doesn't offer bonuses to clients.
Does FP Markets accept prepaid cards?
Yes. FP Markets' FAQ says prepaid cards are accepted.
Do I need to verify my card before depositing at FP Markets?
No. FP Markets says you don't need to verify a credit or debit card before depositing.
Can I move funds from another broker to FP Markets?
Yes. Send FP Markets' transfer form to your old broker, and email the details to FP Markets' cash team.
Can I deposit in AED or CZK at FP Markets?
Yes. FP Markets accepts deposits in AED and CZK, among 13 funding currencies, though accounts are held in one of 10 base currencies.
Is my money safe while it sits in my FP Markets account?
FP Markets says client funds are held in segregated accounts with AA- rated banks.
Can I fund my TradingView account through FP Markets?
Yes. You fund it through the FP Markets Client Portal.
Does FP Markets accept Poli Pay?
Yes. FP Markets' FAQ lists Poli Pay among its deposit methods, alongside cards, e-wallets, online banking and bank wire.
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