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Everything you need to know about setting up a free demo or live CFD account.

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Open a demo account

Practise CFD trading and get to know our Next Generation trading platform for as long as you like, obligation free. Get a feel for how the markets are moving, how our online platform works, and even test out trading strategies. It only takes around 60 seconds to sign up for our demo account, and there’s nothing to download. All you need is an email address and a password. You can also access the demo account via the iPhone app and the iPad app.

Apply for a live account

As soon as you’re ready to start trading CFDs for real, you can apply for a live account. Do it online right now, or use your iPhone or iPad app.

Opening a live CFD account is quick and easy. You won’t be asked to provide more information than absolutely necessary to process your application and confirm your identity automatically.

Required documentation
Before we can process your application, we will send you an email and ask you to provide us with a a copy of your bank statement and your Identification Card (NRIC) or Passport. We will also ask you to sign a Customer Acknowledgement form. Once we have received the required documentation, we will confirm your account details and you are ready to start trading.

What you will receive when your account is opened

You will receive a welcome email containing your account number and any additional links to help you get started. It will also contain useful information on how to access the CMC Markets trading platform, as well as any links that may help you get started more easily.

The login details that you receive will give you access to our CFD trading platform via web, iPhone app and iPad app.

Username: Will be the email address you provided on sign-up
Password: Will be the password you provided on sign-up

If you can’t remember your password, use the ‘Forgot password?’ link on the login page, or contact a member of our Customer Service Team for assistance through one of the channels below:

Ongoing education

Our education team provide webinars, seminars and online learning modules, catering for a range of trading experience as part of our ongoing education programme for potential and existing customers. Whether you’re a beginner or already trading CFDs, our education programme is intuitively tailored to your level of trading experience.

The CMC Markets Next Generation platform gives you a new place to view all product information in one location, including financing level, spreads, trading hours, Dow Jones news and live charting.

Funding your account

There is no minimum deposit required to activate a live account, but you won’t be able to trade or access certain educational resources until you have deposited funds.

In Singapore you can fund your account by Bank Transfer, Cheque, MEPS (MAS Electronic Payment System) or in person at our office by NETS. For full details on funding and withdrawing from your account, please click here.

How do I make a bank transfer to fund my account?
CMC Markets bank account details can be found on the 'Bank Transfers' tab, of the 'Payments' icon on the Platform. Once you have the details, you will need to process the transfer using your own online banking system or from a bank branch. Please ensure you send us money from a bank account held by you. We do not accept Cash deposits.

What happens once I have made the bank transfer from my account?
Your bank will send the funds to the CMC Markets bank account. Once they are credited to our account, we will credit it to your trading account, subject to our normal fraud checks.

CFD trading costs

There are no distinct commissions or transaction fees associated with CFD trading. We have removed these individual charges and have built the cost of trading into the price quoted on screen, providing greater transparency so you always know what you’re paying for.

However, remember that when you trade CFDs and you hold your position open overnight, you will incur some financing costs.