{"id":15374,"date":"2026-09-22T12:43:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/?p=15374"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:43:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:43:41","slug":"how-to-open-an-ic-markets-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/how-to-open-an-ic-markets-account","title":{"rendered":"How To Open An IC Markets Account In 2026: Step-By-Step Guide (Web + App)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;15374&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How To Open An IC Markets Account In 2026: Step-By-Step Guide (Web + App)&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last updated: 22 September 2026<\/strong> \u2014 written against the new client portal after IC Markets rebranded to IC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It only takes a few minutes to open an IC Markets account, but since July 2026 the broker has rebranded to <strong>IC<\/strong> and moved to <strong>ic.com<\/strong>, so most older walkthroughs no longer match what you see on screen. Beginners also tend to get stuck on the trading-experience questionnaire or at <strong>IC Markets account verification<\/strong>. Have your documents and IB code ready before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers <strong>how to open an IC Markets account<\/strong> on both web and app using the new Secure Client Portal, plus ID verification, your first deposit and the errors people hit most often. Every screen described below was checked against the current portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#before-you-start\">Before you start: IC Markets is now IC, and what to prepare<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#open-on-web\">How to open an IC Markets account on web: 5 steps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#open-on-app\">IC Markets app registration: 8 steps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#kyc-verification\">IC Markets account verification (KYC): documents and review time<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#after-registration\">After registration: deposit, platforms and extra accounts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#common-errors\">Common errors when you open an IC Markets account<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"before-you-start\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Open An IC Markets Account: The Broker Is Now IC, And What To Prepare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To open an IC Markets account you go through three stages: <br><strong>(1)<\/strong> fill in the application, choose an account type and a platform; <br><strong>(2)<\/strong> activate your email, then complete KYC with an ID document and proof of address; <br><strong>(3)<\/strong> fund the account and download MT4, MT5 or cTrader. <br>The application itself usually takes 5\u201310 minutes, not counting review time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/what-to-prepare-before-opening-ic-markets-account-1024x576.png\" alt=\"What to prepare before you open an IC Markets account: personal details, email activation and KYC documents, then funding and choosing MT4, MT5 or cTrader\" class=\"wp-image-15400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/what-to-prepare-before-opening-ic-markets-account-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/what-to-prepare-before-opening-ic-markets-account-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/what-to-prepare-before-opening-ic-markets-account-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/what-to-prepare-before-opening-ic-markets-account-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/what-to-prepare-before-opening-ic-markets-account.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The three stages of opening an IC Markets account \u2014 the application alone takes about 5\u201310 minutes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IC Markets Rebranded To IC And Moved To ic.com \u2014 Is It A Different Broker?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/ic.com\/blog\/from-icmarkets-to-ic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IC&#8217;s official rebrand announcement<\/a>, from 11 July 2026 IC Markets trades under the <strong>IC<\/strong> identity with <strong>ic.com<\/strong> as its main domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entity and the regulation are unchanged: retail clients outside the EU and Australia are still onboarded under IC Markets Global, operated by Raw Trading Ltd and regulated by the FSA in Seychelles. For the full picture, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/ic-markets-review-regulation-fees\">IC Markets review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you open an IC Markets account, use only ic.com, icmarkets.com or the official client portal. Do not trust an unfamiliar domain simply because it contains the letters \u201cIC\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Documents And Details Do You Need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you open an IC Markets account, get the following ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>What to prepare<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Email<\/td><td>Use an email not already registered with IC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phone number<\/td><td>International format, drop the leading zero<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ID card or passport<\/td><td>Valid, colour photo, all four corners visible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of address<\/td><td>Bank statement or utility bill less than 3 months old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Starting capital<\/td><td>Standard, Raw Spread and cTrader have no minimum; Raw Pro from $5,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IB code<\/td><td><strong>95095<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Account type<\/td><td>Standard, Raw Spread, Raw Pro, Raw Pro + or Raw Spread on cTrader<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platform<\/td><td>MT4, MT5 or cTrader<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not sure whether to take Standard or Raw Spread, compare <a href=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/ic-markets-trading-fees\">IC Markets trading fees<\/a> by account type first \u2014 the choice is locked to the account, so it is worth getting right before you submit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Open A Demo Account First?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If MT4, MT5 or cTrader is new to you, open a demo account before the live one. Demo uses virtual money, needs no KYC and no deposit, so it is a cheap way to learn order entry and check the platform runs properly on your machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A demo account earns no cashback, though. To receive rebates you still have to open an IC Markets account for real, through a link carrying IB code <strong>95095<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also no need to choose between the two. You can run a demo alongside the live profile, so nothing stops you from trying the platform first and going on to open an IC Markets account the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"open-on-web\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Open An IC Markets Account On Web: 5 Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quickest way to open an IC Markets account on a desktop is to start from the <a href=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/broker\/icmarkets\">Backcom link<\/a>, so that IB code <strong>95095<\/strong> is attached from the very beginning. The registration form runs across 4 stages on a progress bar, with email activation as the final step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/how-to-open-an-ic-markets-account-on-web-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How to open an IC Markets account on the website through the Backcom link with IB code 95095 entered at the right step\" class=\"wp-image-15403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/how-to-open-an-ic-markets-account-on-web-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/how-to-open-an-ic-markets-account-on-web-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/how-to-open-an-ic-markets-account-on-web-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/how-to-open-an-ic-markets-account-on-web-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/how-to-open-an-ic-markets-account-on-web.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Register on the web through the Backcom link so IB code 95095 is attached from the start<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Click \u201cStart Trading\u201d On The IC Homepage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the IC homepage and click the green <strong>Start Trading<\/strong> button in the top right, next to \u201cClient Login\u201d. The same button also sits in the hero block at the top of the page, beside \u201cTry a Free Demo\u201d if you want a demo account first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-1-start-trading-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Step 1 to open an IC Markets account on web: click the Start Trading button in the top right of the IC homepage\" class=\"wp-image-15406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-1-start-trading-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-1-start-trading-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-1-start-trading-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-1-start-trading-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-1-start-trading.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 1: Click \u201cStart Trading\u201d In The Top Right Of The IC Markets Homepage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Fill In Your Contact Details And Click \u201cNext\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The form opens at stage 1 on the progress bar, with four fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Country of residence:<\/strong> select the country on your ID documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Name and Last Name:<\/strong> exactly as they appear on the ID you will use for verification \u2014 the form itself says \u201cAs shown on your ID\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>E-mail:<\/strong> an address you actively use, because the activation link is sent there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile phone:<\/strong> international format \u2014 pick your country flag, then enter the number with the leading zero removed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below the form you confirm you have read the Legal Documents and Privacy Policy, plus an opt-in for marketing messages that you can withdraw later. Check everything, then click <strong>NEXT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-2-personal-details-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Step 2 to open an IC Markets account: enter country, name, email and mobile phone, then click Next\" class=\"wp-image-15409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-2-personal-details-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-2-personal-details-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-2-personal-details-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-2-personal-details-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-2-personal-details.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 2: Enter Country, Full Name, Email And Mobile Phone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Complete Your Personal Details And Tick Referral Code 95095<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 2 on the progress bar asks for more detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Account type:<\/strong> choose <em>Individual<\/em>, or <em>Corporate<\/em> if you are opening for a company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date of birth:<\/strong> enter it in dd-mm-yyyy format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home address:<\/strong> type a few characters for the lookup, or pick \u201cor enter manually\u201d and fill in Address, City, State and Postcode yourself. The address should match the proof of address you will upload at the KYC stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ID number:<\/strong> the exact number on the document you will use for verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security question:<\/strong> pick a question and enter an answer. IC uses it to confirm your identity over phone, live chat and email, so make it memorable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Referral code:<\/strong> tick \u201cI was referred by an Introducing Broker\u201d and check the field shows <strong>95095<\/strong>. Skip this box and the account will not earn cashback through Backcom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When everything is filled in, click <strong>NEXT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-3-referral-code-95095-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Step 3 to open an IC Markets account: enter date of birth, address, ID number, security question and referral code 95095\" class=\"wp-image-15412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-3-referral-code-95095-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-3-referral-code-95095-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-3-referral-code-95095-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-3-referral-code-95095-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-3-referral-code-95095.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 3: Date Of Birth, Address, ID Number, Security Question And Referral Code 95095<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Configure The Trading Account And Click \u201cSubmit\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 3 on the progress bar is where you configure the trading account itself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose your platform:<\/strong> MetaTrader 5 (recommended), MetaTrader 4 or cTrader. Each account is tied to one platform, so pick the one you will actually use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose your account type:<\/strong> Standard Account or Raw Spread. Standard builds the cost into the spread; Raw Spread has tighter spreads and charges a separate commission per lot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Base currency:<\/strong> USD keeps capital, costs and cashback easy to track against the published rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leverage:<\/strong> choose according to your risk tolerance. The list goes very high \u2014 up to 1:5000 on the account overview \u2014 and IC notes under the selector that leverage can be changed later in the Client Area, subject to verification and its terms. Beginners should still start low rather than plan to reduce it afterwards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the whole configuration, then click <strong>SUBMIT<\/strong> to complete the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-4-configure-trading-account-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Step 4 to open an IC Markets account: select MetaTrader 5, the Standard account type, USD base currency and leverage, then click Submit\" class=\"wp-image-15415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-4-configure-trading-account-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-4-configure-trading-account-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-4-configure-trading-account-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-4-configure-trading-account-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-4-configure-trading-account.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 4: Choose Platform, Account Type, Base Currency And Leverage, Then Click \u201cSubmit\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Check Your Email And Click The Activation Link<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>\u201cYou&#8217;re Almost There!\u201d<\/strong> screen confirms IC has sent an email with an activation link. Open your inbox \u2014 check Spam and Promotions if it is not there \u2014 and click the link to activate and sign in to the Secure Client Portal. Inside the portal you complete the trading-experience questionnaire if prompted, then move on to <strong>IC Markets account verification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-5-activation-email-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Step 5 to open an IC Markets account: open the email from IC Markets and click the account activation link\" class=\"wp-image-15418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-5-activation-email-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-5-activation-email-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-5-activation-email-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-5-activation-email-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/open-ic-markets-account-step-5-activation-email.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 5: Open The IC Markets Email And Click The Activation Link<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those 5 steps are all it takes to open an IC Markets account from a browser. IC has since launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/ic.com\/blog\/ic-markets-launches-new-secure-client-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new Secure Client Portal<\/a>, so any guide written before July 2026 will show a different interface from the screenshots above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"open-on-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">IC Markets App Registration: Open An IC Markets Account In 8 Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IC Markets app registration<\/strong> suits anyone who wants to do everything on a phone: create the account, attach IB code <strong>95095<\/strong>, verify your ID with the camera and Face ID, and switch on two-factor authentication \u2014 all inside the app. Only download it from the official stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-app-registration-8-steps-1024x576.png\" alt=\"IC Markets app registration in 8 steps: create the account, enter IB code 95095, verify KYC and Face ID, then enable 2FA\" class=\"wp-image-15421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-app-registration-8-steps-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-app-registration-8-steps-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-app-registration-8-steps-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-app-registration-8-steps-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-app-registration-8-steps.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Registering in the app lets you complete KYC straight from the phone camera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download the IC Markets Global app and open it:<\/strong> find it on <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.icmarkets.mobileapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a> or the App Store, install it and launch. Never install an APK from outside the stores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create an account with email and password:<\/strong> on the first screen, enter your email, set a password, tick the terms box and tap the create-account button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose \u201cLive account\u201d:<\/strong> the app offers a live and a demo account. Pick live if you want to trade real capital and earn cashback; demo is only for getting familiar with the platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enter your personal details:<\/strong> full name exactly as on your ID, email, phone in international format and your country of residence. Tap \u201cNext\u201d, then complete the remaining fields on the following screen \u2014 date of birth, address and ID number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tick referral code 95095:<\/strong> this is the field that decides whether the account earns cashback. Tick \u201cI was referred by an Introducing Broker\u201d, enter <strong>95095<\/strong> and double-check the code before tapping \u201cNext\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Configure the account and submit:<\/strong> choose the platform (MT5, MT4 or cTrader), the account type (Standard or Raw Spread), USD as base currency and a leverage level that matches your risk tolerance, then tap \u201cSubmit\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activate your email, set a password and answer the questionnaire:<\/strong> when the \u201calmost there\u201d message appears, open the email from IC and click the activation link inside the green security box. Set your account password, then answer the multiple-choice questionnaire about your trading knowledge and experience and submit it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify your identity and enable 2FA:<\/strong> enter your email and tap \u201cStart verification\u201d, fetch the six-digit code from your inbox and paste it into the app, tap \u201cCreate my account\u201d and choose \u201cContinue verification\u201d. In the document list, pick <strong>ID Card<\/strong> (or your passport), photograph and upload both sides, tap \u201cContinue\u201d, then record the Face ID scan as instructed on screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common problem at step 3:<\/strong> the app reports that it cannot reach the IC Markets site. If your network blocks the domain, install Cloudflare&#8217;s <strong>1.1.1.1<\/strong> app, switch the connection on and reopen the IC Markets app \u2014 that usually restores access immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Setting up 2FA after verification:<\/strong> IC shows a QR code together with a backup key \u2014 save that key so you can restore access if you change phone. Open your authenticator app (Authy, Google Authenticator and so on), add a new account, scan the QR code or paste the key, and name it something obvious like \u201cIC Markets\u201d. Then copy the six-digit code currently displayed, enter it in the IC Markets app before it rotates, and tap to activate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After those 8 steps the account is registered and verified, and you just sign back in to start trading. The app is easier for camera-based KYC; the web is more convenient when your documents are already on a computer. Either way you only open an IC Markets account once \u2014 both routes create the same client profile. Document requirements and review times are covered in <a href=\"#kyc-verification\">IC Markets account verification (KYC)<\/a> below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also follow the video walkthrough below to register and claim <strong>Backcom 100%<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"H\u01b0\u01a1\u0301ng D\u00e2\u0303n \u0110\u0103ng Ky\u0301 Ta\u0300i Khoa\u0309n IC Markets \u0110\u00ea\u0309 Nh\u00e2\u0323n Backcom 100% | Backcom IC Markets\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jlDTvZSiUUs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"kyc-verification\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">IC Markets Account Verification (KYC): Documents, Upload And Review Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete <strong>IC Markets account verification<\/strong> before you deposit. Funding an unverified profile only creates delays later, so treat KYC as part of the job of opening the account rather than something to handle afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-account-verification-kyc-1024x576.png\" alt=\"IC Markets account verification with an ID card or passport plus proof of address, uploaded in the client portal and then reviewed\" class=\"wp-image-15424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-account-verification-kyc-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-account-verification-kyc-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-account-verification-kyc-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-account-verification-kyc-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ic-markets-account-verification-kyc.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Four steps to verify an IC Markets account: prepare documents, upload, wait for review, then full activation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required For IC Markets Account Verification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need two categories of document:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proof of Identity:<\/strong> a valid ID card or passport \u2014 colour, sharp, with all four corners in frame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of Address:<\/strong> a bank statement or an electricity, water or internet bill less than 3 months old, showing a name and address that match your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Upload Your Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign in to the Secure Client Portal \u2192 <strong>Upload Documents<\/strong> \u2192 upload a JPG, PNG or PDF. In the app you can photograph the documents directly and submit them from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Does Approval Take And Why Do Documents Get Rejected?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verification normally takes about <strong>24\u201348 business hours<\/strong>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic.com\/en\/help-resources\/help-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IC Help Centre<\/a> carries the current requirements if anything changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documents are usually rejected for blurred photos, a cropped corner, details that do not match the application, or proof of address older than 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"after-registration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">After Registration: Deposit, Download The Platform And Open Extra Accounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you open an IC Markets account and KYC is approved, you can fund it, collect your platform login details and start trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IC Markets Minimum Deposit By Account Type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icmarkets.com\/global\/en\/trading-accounts\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official IC Markets Global account table<\/a>, Standard, Raw Spread and cTrader accounts currently have <strong>no minimum deposit<\/strong>; Raw Pro starts at $5,000 and Raw Pro + at $100,000. Plenty of older guides still quote an <strong>IC Markets minimum deposit<\/strong> of $200 \u2014 that is a historical figure, so check the Client Portal before you transfer anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available methods can include local bank transfer, Visa\/Mastercard, Skrill and Neteller; what you actually see depends on your region, so confirm it in the Client Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IC does not charge a deposit fee. Processing time varies by method. Use a payment method in your own name, and fund the account only after KYC has been approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Standard and Raw Spread carry no minimum, you can open an IC Markets account and deposit whatever suits your risk plan rather than a fixed figure. Size the first deposit around the position sizes you actually intend to trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download MT4, MT5 Or cTrader And Log In<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your login details arrive by email and are also shown in the Client Portal. Download the right platform, then enter the account number, password and matching server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open An Extra Account Or Change Account Type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Client Portal, choose <strong>Open Additional Account<\/strong>. To change the configuration you normally create a new account and move funds across internally rather than editing the existing one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your goal is to cut the real cost per trade, register through <a href=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/broker\/icmarkets\">IC Markets cashback with Backcom<\/a> using IB code <strong>95095<\/strong>. Under the current Backcom policy, rebates are paid into your Backcom wallet every Monday. You can also check the <a href=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/so-sanh-hoan-phi-cac-san\">broker rebate comparison<\/a>, or see <a href=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/how-to-open-an-hfm-account\">how to open an HFM account<\/a> if you are adding a second broker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"common-errors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Errors When You Open An IC Markets Account And How To Fix Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the problems that come up most often when people open an IC Markets account, and what to do about each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/common-errors-opening-ic-markets-account-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Common errors when you open an IC Markets account: no activation email, wrong personal details, rejected KYC, no access to the registration page and a missing IB code\" class=\"wp-image-15427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/common-errors-opening-ic-markets-account-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/common-errors-opening-ic-markets-account-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/common-errors-opening-ic-markets-account-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/common-errors-opening-ic-markets-account-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/backcom.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/common-errors-opening-ic-markets-account.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The issues that come up most often when registering, and how to clear each one<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No activation email:<\/strong> check Spam and Promotions and request it again. If the address has been used before, try signing in instead of creating a new account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone number rejected:<\/strong> use international format and drop the leading zero \u2014 for example 0912\u2026 becomes +84912\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Declined after the questionnaire:<\/strong> answer it honestly and resubmit. The broker is entitled to assess whether leveraged products are appropriate for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KYC documents rejected:<\/strong> re-shoot them in colour with all corners visible, confirm the proof of address is under 3 months old, and check the details match your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Existing account without IB 95095:<\/strong> email IC support from your registered address and ask for the profile to be linked to IB <strong>95095<\/strong>, resolving any previous IB. Expect roughly 1\u20133 business days, and tell Backcom so they can confirm it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Landing on a fake website:<\/strong> use only ic.com, icmarkets.com and the official client portal. A domain that merely contains \u201cIC\u201d is not proof of anything.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is The IC Markets Minimum Deposit, And Does Registration Cost Anything?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration is free. On the current IC account table, Standard, Raw Spread and cTrader have <strong>no minimum deposit<\/strong>, while Raw Pro starts at $5,000 and Raw Pro + at $100,000. IC charges no deposit fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Does IC Markets Account Verification Take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IC Markets account verification<\/strong> normally takes about <strong>24\u201348 business hours<\/strong>. Upload your documents as soon as you have activated your email so the wait overlaps with everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is IC A New Broker After The Rebrand From IC Markets?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. It is the same brand and the same legal entities. What changed is the <strong>IC<\/strong> identity and the move to the <strong>ic.com<\/strong> domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I Register On The App Or The Web?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both routes lead to the same profile, so it makes no difference to the account you end up with. <strong>IC Markets app registration<\/strong> is easier when you want to photograph your KYC documents; the web is better when your documents are already stored on a computer, or when you would rather open an IC Markets account on a large screen where the referral field is easy to check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Open An IC Markets Account Without A Passport?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A national ID card is accepted for Proof of Identity, and in the app you select <strong>ID Card<\/strong> from the document list and upload both sides. What matters is that the document is valid, photographed in colour with all four corners visible, and carries the same name as your proof of address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I Already Have An IC Markets Account \u2014 Can I Still Get Cashback?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. If your account is not currently under the Backcom IB, email IC from your registered address and ask for the profile to be linked to code <strong>95095<\/strong>, then wait for confirmation before any rebate is calculated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the new interface, to open an IC Markets account you work through three stages: create the profile, complete KYC, then deposit and download your platform. Have your documents ready before you begin, fund the account only after approval, and check IB code <strong>95095<\/strong> before you hit submit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want cashback under the Backcom programme, register through <a href=\"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/broker\/icmarkets\">Backcom IC Markets<\/a> and confirm the IB link is in place before you start trading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to open an IC Markets account in 2026 on the new IC client portal, with step-by-step guides for web and app covering documents, KYC verification and account setup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":15397,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[669,178],"tags":[672,738,739,737],"class_list":["post-15374","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ic-markets","category-insight","tag-ic-markets","tag-ic-markets-account-verification","tag-ic-markets-cashback","tag-open-ic-markets-account"],"acf":[],"views":26,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15374","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15374"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15374\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15432,"href":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15374\/revisions\/15432"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15374"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15374"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/backcom.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}