Individual Forex Account
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Open an FX Trading Account

By Online
Required documents:
- Valid government-issued ID with photo
- Proof of bank account
- A transfer of HK$10,000 or more

By Post
Required documents:
- Completed and signed the account application form, the questionnaire and the W8-BEN
- Valid government-issued ID with photo
- A personal check of HK$10,000 or more

In Person
Required documents:
- Valid government-issued ID with photo
- Proof of bank account
Details on Opening an FX Trading Account
Apply Methods | Required Documents |
Apply online (Recommended for Hong Kong residents) |
Please complete the Online Form to open a foreign exchange account and upload the following required documents during the application.
i. A Valid government-issued ID with photo
Such as an identity card or passport.
(If you are non-permanent resident of Hong Kong, please submit BOTH your identity card and valid passport.)
ii. Proof of bank account
A passbook or bank statement is essential for processing your deposit.
iii. A transfer of HK$10,000 of more
Make a transfer of HK$10,000 or more for the first deposit (must be transferred from a bank account in the client’s name maintained with a licensed bank in Hong Kong) and upload the fund transfer evidence.
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Apply by post |
Please (i) complete and sign the forex account application form, the questionnaire and the W8-BEN and (ii) make sure the following required documents are enclosed when mailing to Rakuten Securities HK’s office at Unit 501, 5/F, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong.
i. Completed and signed the account application form, the questionnaire and the W8-BEN
Please read the Client Agreement thoroughly before signing the forex account application form.
ii. Certified copy of a valid government-issued ID with photo
Such as an identity card or passport.
According to The Securities and Futures Ordinance, this means the photocopy of identity card or passport which is certified as a true copy by a reputable third party such as licensed solicitors, licensed accounts, bank managers and private or public notaries.
(If you are non-permanent resident of Hong Kong, please submit BOTH of your certified identity card and certified valid passport.)
OR Personal check of HK$10,000 or more
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Apply in person |
Rakuten Securities HK’s office is located at Unit 501, 5/F, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, please bring the following required documents and call (852) 2119-0116 to make an appointment for opening an FX trading account.
i. A Valid government-issued ID with a photo
Such as an identity card or passport.
(If you are non-permanent resident of Hong Kong, please submit BOTH of your identity card and valid passport.)
ii. Proof of bank account
A passbook or bank statement is essential for processing your deposit.
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Notice of Funds Deposit
For details of Funds Deposit, please visit: https://www.sec.rakuten.com.hk/en/trading-accounts/deposit-funds