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Making Your First Deposit: A Step-by-Step Guide

Making your first deposit is an important step when getting started with trading. Here's what to know about choosing your deposit amount, payment methods, account currency, and transaction limits.

  1. Choosing your deposit amount
  2. Choosing your account currency
  3. Payment methods
  4. Transaction limits
  5. Transaction security
  6. Processing times
  7. Transaction history
  8. Account types and benefits

To make a deposit, go to the Finances section of the platform in the top right corner of the screen, select Deposit, and follow the instructions.

Choosing your deposit amount

You can choose from set amounts or enter a custom sum based on your budget. The amount you deposit may also determine your account type and features available to you.

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Choosing your account currency

Choose your account currency carefully, as the currency selected before your first deposit can’t be changed later.

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Payment methods

We offer a variety of payment options that may vary depending on your location. They include:

Credit/Debit Cards: Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted. If your card is declined, try a different one that’s compatible with your bank and country.

E-Wallets: Neteller, Skrill, Perfect Money, and WebMoney

Important: The method you choose for your deposit also affects how you can withdraw funds. You can only withdraw money to the same method used for depositing.

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Transaction limits

Each payment method has its own transaction limit. Your bank or payment provider may also set additional limits. If your deposit exceeds the permitted amount, you may need to split it into several transactions.

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Transaction security

Every transaction on our platform follows the highest security standards, including PCI DSS bank security protocols. Your data is encrypted and confidential, ensuring a safe trading environment.

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Processing times

Processing times can vary depending on the payment method. If it’s taking longer than expected, check the status in your Transaction History.

Transaction history

You can keep track of your deposits and other account transactions through the Transaction History section of your account. There, you can view individual transactions and check their current status, such as whether a payment is pending, completed, or declined. Check this section if a deposit or withdrawal doesn’t appear to have gone through immediately.

Account types and benefits

Your deposit amount determines your account type, with different account types offering different features and benefits. You can compare the available options in the Account Types section of the platform.

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Once you’ve chosen your amount, currency, and payment method, check the transaction limits and applicable processing times before confirming your deposit.

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