How to open an eToro account

eToro holds licences from FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, FSRA (ADGM), MAS. The company that opens your account depends on your country of residence, and it decides your leverage and protection. Which eToro company opens your account depends on where you live. If you live in the EU, the UK, Australia, South Africa, Kenya, the UAE or Qatar, our link only goes to an eToro entity licensed for your country, and where there is none we show no link. We show no sign-up links at all in countries where promoting offshore brokers is not allowed.

Register on eToro's website or app with your email and phone. Regulated brokers must check your identity and address under anti-money-laundering rules, so eToro will ask for documents in its sign-up flow. Verifying before you deposit avoids delays on your first withdrawal.

Account currencies: Local accounts currently available: GBP, EUR, AUD and DKK (plus a USD account for all clients). Accounts differ in how they charge you (spread or commission); see the cost per lot calculator.

Minimum deposit: $10 to $10,000 first deposit depending on region. Deposit methods eToro lists: Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Trustly, iDEAL, Przelewy24.

eToro lists: Web platform, Mobile app. Practise there first. eToro publishes that 55% of its retail CFD accounts lose money.

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