How to apply for a Forex account

Account types

MF Global Markets offers three different types of Forex account, meaning that you are sure to find one that suits your needs.

• Standard Account
• Mini-Plus Account
• Mini Account

If you are an individual who is looking to open a standard account, the minimum opening deposit is $10,000 - or the currency equivalent. This is doubled to $20,000 - or the currency equivalent - for any large professional or institutional clients.

Opening an account

You can open your account via the MF Global online application process. The original supporting documentation required to open an account is listed within the appliication process and must be provided when you return your completed and signed account opening forms.

If you would prefer, you can contact the MF Global Markets sales team who can advise you about the best trading solution for you.

• Open a Trading Account

Why MF Global Markets?

• Access to a 24-hour forex dealing desk, working across all time zones. Plus 24-hour support for clients trading on MF Global Markets’ online forex trading platform.
• Trading on 40 currency pairs and some of the most competitive spreads in the industry.
• Forex trading allows you to hold a leveraged position, meaning you can trade without paying the full value of the transaction. At MF Global Markets, forex margins start from 1% (100:1).
• Mini forex accounts are available, requiring an initial deposit of $1,000 and a minimum deal size of $10,000.
• MF Global Markets fosters partnerships with introducing brokers and offers white labeling, omnibus accounts and sub-accounts for clients as required.
• MF Global Markets provides access to up-to-date market research, technical analysis and extensive risk management tools.
• MF Global Markets is part of MF Global Holdings Ltd., one of the most respected brands in the financial services industry and one of the largest futures and options brokers in the world. When you trade with MF Global Markets you are dealing with a trusted company that has more than 200 years’ experience and in-depth knowledge of the forex market.