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There were 9 questions found in this category:
  1. questionHow do I fund my account?
    The easiest way to fund your account is by using the Fund your Account link under Account on the trading platform using your Debit Card Alternatively you can use the following options: Bank Transfer (bank details are sent to you with your account opening letter or alternatively contact Client S ...
  2. questionHow long does it take to process applications?
    Your account could be open within 30 minutes of receiving your online application providing we have sufficient information to process the application. If we require further information we will contact you as soon as possible.
  3. questionHow will I be informed of margin requirements?
    Margin Requirement is the amount of money you need to deposit with us in order to place a Trade and maintain that position. When you place the Trade you must have sufficient net equity (cash and unrealised Profit & Loss) to pay the Margin Requirement for that Trade, as well as the commission (i ...
  4. questionHow will I pay Interactive Investor Spread Betting?
    Funding your account is easily done via the Trading Platform using the Fund your Account link under the Account tab.Payments can also be made by: Cheque, made payable to Interactive Investor Spread Betting Direct Bank Transfer
  5. questionHow will Interactive Investor Spread Betting pay me?
    Payments can be made by the following methods: Direct Bank Transfer (<£5,000 with three day value, >£5,000 with same day value)ChequeSwitch / Delta / Solo debit card refund
  6. questionWhat documentation might we request from you?
    Whilst no documentation is requested when applying for an account, we do carry out an Experian credit check for all UK applications. Should the result show adverse credit history; we would be unable to open an account. Anti-Money Laundering Checks Please note that if you intend to deposit cumula ...
  7. questionWhat is a deposit account?
    Although you do not need to deposit any funds to open an account, you will need to place funds with us to start trading. Our minimum deposit is £100. Your account can be funded by: cheque, payable to Interactive Investor Spread Betting; Switch, Delta or Solo debit card; direct bank trans ...
  8. questionWhat trade confirmation will I receive?
    We will send you contract notes for every phone bet you make. These are sent to you by email. You should check the details to ensure they correspond with your instructions. You must advise us of any discrepancy immediately by calling our Customer Helpline 020 7107 7097. Each week we will send yo ...
  9. questionWhat type of accounts do you offer?
    At Interactive Investor Spread Betting we offer a deposit account for clients, this account needs to be funded with sufficent funds to cover the exposure of the trades you are planning to make.