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Open · AU · August 2026
Open an FxPro account from Australia
Four steps: entity check, KYC, Wallet currency, small fund test.
75%+ of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs.
Steps
Start registration via the partner link, complete profile and KYC, read the legal entity name on the agreement, choose Wallet currency (AUD if offered on your path), then deposit a test amount before scaling. Australian clients are commonly reported as onboarding via FxPro UK Limited (FCA FRN 509956). Verify. AFCA does not apply. FxPro does not hold an AFSL and is not ASIC-regulated. August 2026.
- Open the official flow through our FxPro partner link.
- Submit ID and address documents as requested. Names must match banking details.
- Screenshot the contracting entity and save the PDF agreement.
- Confirm Wallet currency and deposit methods in Direct.
- Fund small, trade tiny, withdraw partial, then scale.
Entity check is not optional
Many Australians ask "is FxPro legal?" and skip the entity screen. The useful answer is on legal Australia: no AFSL, not ASIC-regulated, commonly reported FCA UK path, AFCA does not apply. If the agreement shows a different company name, that company's rules and complaint path apply instead. Do not fund until the name is clear.
Compare this to ASIC-licensed desks on vs Pepperstone and vs IC Markets if AFSL and AFCA are non-negotiable. Choosing FxPro anyway means you want the platform and cost stack enough to accept the regulatory trade-off.
KYC and banking name match
Upload clear passport or driver licence images and a recent proof of address when asked. Joint bank accounts and third-party cards create delays. If your legal name and card name differ by more than a middle initial quirk, fix it before the first deposit.
Employment and source-of-funds questions appear on larger or unusual patterns. Answer factually. AML reviews are normal brokerage ops, not proof the brand is fake.
First funding playbook
Pick Wallet currency with conversion cost in mind. AUD is listed as an FxPro account currency on the Gen-Info GM PDF; confirm it appears for your path. Read minimum deposit and deposits before you push $5k+ equivalent.
After the first deposit clears, allocate Wallet to the trading account on the platform you practiced on demo. Place a micro ticket. Request a partial withdrawal. Only then move the rest of your planned size. Withdrawal guide: withdrawal.
Platform choice (MT4, MT5, cTrader) can be locked to account type. Decide before you fund if you care about a specific UI. See platforms and spreads.
Documents to keep in one folder
Save the client agreement PDF, any key information document, the entity screenshot, KYC submission confirmation, first deposit reference, first withdrawal reference, and a monthly statement once you have activity. When a dispute appears months later, memory is a weak exhibit.
Because AFCA does not apply on the commonly reported FCA UK path, your paper trail and the complaints section of the agreement matter more, not less. Do not assume an Australian ombudsman will absorb the case. Confirm the FRN on the FCA register (509956 is the commonly discussed FxPro UK Limited number) against the name you signed.
Account type choices at signup
Standard versus Raw+ is a cost structure choice. Platform choice is a workflow choice. Mixing them without measuring round-turn is how traders regret signup day. Demo both if unsure. Read spreads and platforms before you click the final create button.
If you are still undecided between FxPro and an ASIC desk, pause funding and finish vs Pepperstone or vs IC Markets. Opening two funded accounts "to decide later" usually means you decide after losses on both.
After approval, before ego
KYC approval is not a trading plan. It is permission to fund. Sit with the entity PDF for ten minutes. Confirm AFCA does not apply on the FCA path. Confirm leverage on the instruments you will trade. Confirm Wallet currency. Only then send money.
If anything on the screen conflicts with this site, the screen wins. August 2026. Continue with deposits and spreads. Partner: Open FxPro.
Time zones and support expectations
Support response times follow the entity's staffing, not Sydney preference alone. Keep written tickets for anything money-related. Screenshot error codes on failed deposits. If a VPN causes signup friction, follow live guidance rather than forum folklore.
FxPro is not ASIC-regulated. AFCA does not apply on the commonly reported FCA path. Legal: legal Australia. Partner: Open FxPro.