How to Register and Verify Account in XM

How to Register and Verify Account in XM


How to Register XM Account
 

How to Register an Account


1. Go to the registration page

You must first access the XM broker portal, where you can find the button to create a account.

As you can see in the central part of the page there is the green button to create a account.

The account opening is totally free.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
It may take only 2 minutes to complete the online registration with XM.


2. Fill in the required fields

There you will have to complete the form with the required information as below.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
  • First Name and Last Name
    • They are displayed in your identity document.
  • Country of Residence
    • The country you reside in may affect the account types, promotions and other service details available for you. In here, you may select the country you currently reside in.
  • Preferred Language
    • The language preference can be changed later too. By selecting your native language, you will be contact by support staffs who speak your language.
  • Phone Number
    • You may not need to make a phone call to XM, but they may call in some cases.
  • Email Address
    • Make sure you type in the correct email address. After the completion of the registration, all communications and logins will require your email address.

Please Note: Only one email address per client is allowed.

At XM you can open multiple accounts using the same email address. Multiple email addresses per client are not allowed.

If you are an existing XM Real account holder and you wish to open an additional account you must use the same email address already registered with your other XM Real Account(s).

If you are a new XM client please ensure that you register with one email address as we do not allow different email address for every account you open.



3. Choose your account type

Before proceeding to the next step, you must choose Trading Platform Type. You can also choose MT4 (MetaTrader4) or MT5 (MetaTrader5) platforms.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
And the account type you like to use with XM. XM mainly offers Standard, Micro, XM Ultra Low Account and Shares Account.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
After the registration, you can also open multiple trading accounts of different account types.


4. Agree to the Terms and Conditions

After filling in all the blanks, lastly you need to click in the boxes and press "PROCEED TO STEP 2" as below
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
In the next page, you will need to fill in some more details about yourself and investment knowledge.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
The Account password field should consist of three character types: lowercase letters, uppercase letters, and numbers.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
After filling in all the blanks, lastly you need to agree to the terms and conditions, click in the boxes and press "OPEN A REAL ACCOUNT" as above

After this, you will receive an email from XM for email confirmation
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
In your mailbox, you will receive an email like the one you can see in the following image. Here, you will have to activate the account by pressing where it says “Confirm email address“. With this, the demo account is finally activated.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
Upon confirmation of the email and account, a new browser tab will open with welcome information. The identification or user number that you can use on the MT4 or Webtrader platform is also provided.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
Go back to your Mailbox, you wil receive a login details for your account.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
It should be remembered that for the version of Metatrader MT5 or Webtrader MT5 the account opening and verification process is exactly the same.

How to Deposit Money

What is a Multi-Asset Trading Account?

A multi-asset trading account at XM is an account that works similarly to your bank account, but with the difference that it is issued with the purpose of trading currencies, stock indices CFDs, stock CFDs, as well as CFDs on metals and energies.

Multi-asset trading accounts at XM can be opened in Micro, Standard or XM Ultra Low formats as you can view in the table above.

Please note that multi-asset trading is available only on MT5 accounts, which also allows you access to the XM WebTrader.

In summary, your multi-asset trading account includes

1. Access to the XM Members Area
2. Access to the corresponding platform(s)
3. Access to the XM WebTrader

Similarly to your bank, once you register a multi-asset trading account with XM for the first time, you will be requested to go through a straightforward KYC (Know your Customer) process, which will allow XM to make sure that the personal details you have submitted are correct and ensure the safety of your funds and your account details. Please note that if you already maintain a different XM Account, you will not have to go through the KYC validation process as our system will automatically identify your details.

By opening a trading account, you will be automatically emailed your login details that will give you access to the XM Members Area.

The XM Members area is where you will manage the functions of your account, including the depositing or withdrawing funds, viewing and claiming unique promotions, checking your loyalty status, checking your open positions, changing the leverage, accessing support and accessing the trading tools offered by XM.

Our offerings within the clients Members Area are provided and constantly enriched with more and more functionalities, allowing our clients more and more flexibility to perform changes or additions to their accounts at any given time, without needing assistance from their personal account managers.

Your multi-asset trading account login details will correspond to a login on the trading platform which matches your type of account, and it is ultimately where you will be performing your trades. Any deposits and/or withdrawals or other setting changes you make from the XM Members Area will reflect on your corresponding trading platform.

Frequently Asked Questions


Who Should Choose MT4?

MT4 is the predecessor of the MT5 trading platform. At XM, the MT4 platform enables trading on currencies, CFDs on stock indices, as well as CFDs on gold and oil, but it does not offer trading on stock CFDs. Our clients who do not wish to open an MT5 trading account can continue using their MT4 accounts and open an additional MT5 account at any time.

Access to the MT4 platform is available for Micro, Standard or XM Ultra Low as per the table above.


Who Should Choose MT5?

Clients who choose the MT5 platform have access to a wide range of instruments ranging from currencies, stock indices CFDs, gold and oil CFDs, as well as stock CFDs.

Your login details to the MT5 will also give you access to the XM WebTrader in addition to the desktop (downloadable) MT5 and the accompanying apps.

Access to the MT5 platform is available for Micro, Standard or XM Ultra Low as shown in the table above.


What trading account types do you offer?

  • MICRO: 1 micro lot is 1,000 units of the base currency
  • STANDARD: 1 standard lot is 100,000 units of the base currency
  • Ultra Low Micro: 1 micro lot is 1,000 units of the base currency
  • Ultra Low Standard: 1 standard lot is 100,000 units of the base currency
  • Swap Free Micro: 1 micro lot is 1,000 units of the base currency
  • Swap Free Standard: 1 standard lot is 100,000 units of the base currency


What are the XM Swap Free trading accounts?

With the XM Swap Free accounts clients can trade without swaps or rollover charges for holding positions open overnight. XM Swap Free Micro and XM Swap Free Standard accounts provide swap-free trading, with spreads as low as 1 pip, in forex, gold, silver, as well as in future CFDs on commodities, precious metals, energies and indices.
 

How long can I use a demo account?

At XM demo accounts do not have an expiry date, and so you can use them as long as you want. Demo accounts that have been inactive for longer than 90 days from the last login will be closed. However, you can open a new demo account at any time. Please note that maximum 5 active demo accounts are allowed.

How to Verify XM Account

XM is legally required to hold on record (to file) the necessary documentation in support of your application. Trading access and/or withdrawals will not be permitted until your documents have been received and verified.

To validate your account, please provide us with the necessary Proof of ID and Proof of Residence documents.


XM Verification on Desktop


1/ Login to XM Account

Go to XM Group official website, Click on “Member Login” on top of the screen.

How to Register and Verify Account in XM

Enter your Account ID and Password.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM

2/ Click “VALIDATE YOUR ACCOUNT HERE" yellow button

At the main page, click “VALIDATE YOUR ACCOUNT HERE" yellow button
How to Register and Verify Account in XM

Please upload the document(s) requested below:

  • Please upload both sides of a clearly visible color copy of your valid identity card.
  • Please ensure the uploaded image shows all four corners of the document
  • The accepted file formats are GIF, JPG, PNG, PDF
  • The maximum upload file size is 5MB.
  • The app requires access to your camera and supports only the latest versions of mobile and web browsers.


3/ Upload 2 components of identification documents

Identification documents consist of 2 components.

  • A color copy of valid passport or other official identification document issued by authorities (e.g. drivers license, identity card, etc). The identification document must contain the clients full name, an issue or expiry date, the clients place and date of birth or tax identification number and the clients signature.
  • A recent utility bill (e.g. electricity, gas, water, phone, oil, Internet and/or cable TV connection, bank account statement) dated within the last 6 months and confirming your registered address.

How to Register and Verify Account in XM
If you do not have a scanner, you can take a picture of the documents by camera of a mobile. It is OK to save it on your PC and upload it

Please select the file you have saved on your computer by clicking “Browse".

After you have selected the documents, click “Upload your Documents" to finalize the submission.

Usually, you account will be validated within 1-2 working days (except Saturday, Sunday and public holidays). if fast after a few hours. If you would like to trade with your account immediately after its activation, contact us in English to receive an early response.


XM Verification on Mobile

1/ Login to XM Account

Go to XM Group official website, Click on “Member Login” on top of the screen.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
Enter your Account ID and Password.
How to Register and Verify Account in XM
2/ Click “VALIDATE YOUR ACCOUNT HERE" yellow button

At the main page, click “VALIDATE YOUR ACCOUNT HERE" yellow button
How to Register and Verify Account in XM

Please upload the document(s) requested below:

  • Please upload both sides of a clearly visible color copy of your valid identity card.
  • Please ensure the uploaded image shows all four corners of the document
  • The accepted file formats are GIF, JPG, PNG, PDF
  • The maximum upload file size is 5MB.
  • The app requires access to your camera and supports only the latest versions of mobile and web browsers.


3/ Upload 2 components of identification documents

Identification documents consist of 2 components.
  • A color copy of valid passport or other official identification document issued by authorities (e.g. drivers license, identity card, etc). The identification document must contain the clients full name, an issue or expiry date, the clients place and date of birth or tax identification number and the clients signature.
  • A recent utility bill (e.g. electricity, gas, water, phone, oil, Internet and/or cable TV connection, bank account statement) dated within the last 6 months and confirming your registered address.

How to Register and Verify Account in XM
If you do not have a scanner, you can take a picture of the documents by camera of a mobile. It is OK to save it on your PC and upload it

Please select the file you have saved on your computer by clicking “Browse".

After you have selected the documents, click “Upload your Documents" to finalize the submission.

Usually, you account will be validated within 1-2 working days (except Saturday, Sunday and public holidays). if fast after a few hours. If you would like to trade with your account immediately after its activation, contact us in English to receive an early response.


Why do I need to submit my documents for account validation?

As a regulated company, we operate in accordance with a number of compliance-related issues and procedures imposed by our main regulatory authority, IFSC. These procedures involve the collection of adequate documentation from our clients with regards to KYC (Know Your Client), including the collection of a valid ID card and a recent (within 6 months) utility bill or bank account statement that confirms the address the client has registered with.


Do I need to upload my documents again if I open a new trading account and my first account was already validated?

No, your new account will be validated automatically, as long as you will use the same personal /contact details as for your previous account.


Can I update my personal information?

If you wish to update your email address, please send an email to [email protected] from your registered email address.

If you wish to update your residential address, please send an email to [email protected] from your registered email address and upload the POR (not older than 6 months) confirming that address in the Members Area .
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