How to Open an FxPro Account in South Africa
A simple step-by-step guide to registering, verifying and funding your FxPro account as a South African resident.
Open FxPro Account →You can open an FxPro account in South Africa in a few minutes online. You need a valid email, your your residential details, a government-issued photo ID and a proof of address for verification, plus the $100 minimum deposit. Registration takes minutes; identity checks (KYC) are usually same-day but can take longer. According to FxPro, accounts are open to South African residents of legal age. Once approved you choose your account type and base currency (ZAR is available), fund it, and download your platform — or practise on a free demo first.
What you need to open an account
- A valid email address
- Your your residential details
- A government-issued photo ID (passport or driver's licence)
- A proof of address (recent utility bill or bank statement)
- The $100 minimum deposit to fund the account
How long: Registration takes a few minutes; identity verification (KYC) is usually same-day but can take longer.
Eligibility: Open to South African residents of legal age, according to FxPro.
Step by step
- Click the ‘Open Account’ button on this page to start your registration.
- Enter your email and create a secure password.
- Complete the registration form with your South African residential details.
- Verify your identity (KYC) — upload a government ID and proof of address.
- Choose your account type and base currency (a range of currencies is available).
- Fund your account — minimum deposit $100.
- Download your platform of choice and start trading (or practise on the demo first).
Before you deposit
It is worth getting comfortable with the platform and testing your strategy with virtual funds on a free demo account first.