# \#interactive-brokers **URL:** https://community.brokerchooser.com/tag/interactive-brokers/2.md [Latest](https://community.brokerchooser.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.brokerchooser.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.brokerchooser.com/tags.md) --- ## [I Have Been the Victim of One of the Most Systematic Frauds Committed by IQ Option](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/i-have-been-the-victim-of-one-of-the-most-systematic-frauds-committed-by-iq-option/2762)
**Author:** [@DoItYourselfIdent9082](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/DoItYourselfIdent9082)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/i-have-been-the-victim-of-one-of-the-most-systematic-frauds-committed-by-iq-option/2762 "2025-05-05T12:30:25Z")
I am writing this testimony with full honesty and transparency to raise awareness and help others avoid falling into the same trap I did. I have been dealing with IQ Option since 2016, and during that time, I have experi… --- ## [Opinion on iBroker?](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/opinion-on-ibroker/98)
**Author:** [@gangus22](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/gangus22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/opinion-on-ibroker/98 "2025-01-15T16:37:21Z")
I couldn’t find a review of iBroker on the BrokerChooser page. They’re a Spanish broker: https://www.ibroker.es/ Can you give a comparison between iBroker and Interactive Brokers? --- ## [What's the use of an "introducing broker for Interactive Brokers"](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/whats-the-use-of-an-introducing-broker-for-interactive-brokers/2079)
**Author:** [@CorrespondingCache7314](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/CorrespondingCache7314)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 7:59am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/whats-the-use-of-an-introducing-broker-for-interactive-brokers/2079 "2024-11-28T07:59:09Z")
Whilst looking for a good broker, I saw Interactive Brokers amongst the recommendations, but a few otehr brokers like Mexem and Lynx are descibed in the review as “introducing broker for Interactive Brokers”. What exactl… --- ## [Trading in NZSE](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/trading-in-nzse/922)
**Author:** [@MonthlyMonsoon0232](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/MonthlyMonsoon0232)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 8:49am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/trading-in-nzse/922 "2024-05-23T08:49:14Z")
Interactive Brokers come to the top of the list as a potential broker on BrokerChooser when I say I want to trade on the NZ SE. However, they don’t trade on the NZ SE. --- ## [Separate bucket or sub account on IBKR?](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/separate-bucket-or-sub-account-on-ibkr/707)
**Author:** [@dan](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/separate-bucket-or-sub-account-on-ibkr/707 "2024-05-06T13:27:16Z")
I’m struggling to find a good way to separate money between different purposes. Specifically I would want one set of money, which is a one-off income I received to be completely separate in my reporting. I see people sug… --- ## [How to know your broker when investing First Time in Forex Trade?](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/how-to-know-your-broker-when-investing-first-time-in-forex-trade/682)
**Author:** [@Sudipta\_Dey](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/Sudipta_Dey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/how-to-know-your-broker-when-investing-first-time-in-forex-trade/682 "2024-04-09T10:30:32Z")
As a beginner or First Time Investing in Forex Trade, how to identify my broker is genuine or not? --- ## [Intercative Brokers' margin requirements](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/intercative-brokers-margin-requirements/564)
**Author:** [@StateRunBreadwinner5828](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/StateRunBreadwinner5828)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 6:35am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/intercative-brokers-margin-requirements/564 "2024-03-27T06:35:37Z")
When it comes to Intercative Brokers what are your thoughts on the platform’s margin requirements and how they impact your trading strategies/risk management compared to other brokers? Is it better? --- ## [Resident in Thailand and need a good broker](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/resident-in-thailand-and-need-a-good-broker/432)
**Author:** [@InnerCityAntiquarian6223](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/InnerCityAntiquarian6223)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/resident-in-thailand-and-need-a-good-broker/432 "2024-02-27T15:28:30Z")
I need a good broker who accepts WISE or PAYPAL as the funding bank. I am very disappointed with IBKR who have a very restricted international service and poor platform. Also prices are delayed. --- ## [Interactive Brokers Pro or Lite?](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/interactive-brokers-pro-or-lite/430)
**Author:** [@RifeAvailability1607](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/RifeAvailability1607)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/interactive-brokers-pro-or-lite/430 "2024-02-27T14:50:07Z")
Hey everyone! I’ve come across Interactive Brokers (IBKR). IBKR Pro or IBKR Lite is the better? --- ## [Currency exchange on IBKR](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/currency-exchange-on-ibkr/421)
**Author:** [@MrsSondergaard](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/MrsSondergaard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 5:36am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/currency-exchange-on-ibkr/421 "2024-02-21T05:36:49Z")
Hey, I have savings in HUF. I would like to invest in USD and EUR on IBKR. Where would you recommend to exchange HUF to EUR and USD. Should I transfer HUF to my IBKR account, and exchange there, or should I do the excha… --- ## [Alguem saberia como operar opcoes na Interactive brokers? não consigo sair do nivel 1](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/alguem-saberia-como-operar-opcoes-na-interactive-brokers-nao-consigo-sair-do-nivel-1/348)
**Author:** [@CuriousSequence4452](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/CuriousSequence4452)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/alguem-saberia-como-operar-opcoes-na-interactive-brokers-nao-consigo-sair-do-nivel-1/348 "2024-02-14T12:41:11Z")
Estou tentando sair do nivel 1 para o nivel 2, para comprar opcoes. --- ## [Shares transfer from II to Interactive Investor](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/shares-transfer-from-ii-to-interactive-investor/344)
**Author:** [@FrostedConfirmation9040](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/FrostedConfirmation9040)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/shares-transfer-from-ii-to-interactive-investor/344 "2024-02-14T12:25:07Z")
I have a GIA / trading account with Interactive Investor. Considering transferring to Interactive Brokers. Is this a straightforward process / how does it work? Googling I can only find info on transferring the opposit… --- ## [Can I open TBSZ on IBKR Global Trader](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/can-i-open-tbsz-on-ibkr-global-trader/278)
**Author:** [@MrsSondergaard](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/MrsSondergaard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 11:40am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/can-i-open-tbsz-on-ibkr-global-trader/278 "2024-02-07T11:40:08Z")
Hey, I would like to open a TBSZ account (Hungaran TAX-advantaged investment account). I use Global Trader for IBKR. How can I open a TBSZ? Thanks --- ## [Interactive Brokers deposit currency](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/interactive-brokers-deposit-currency/310)
**Author:** [@szalab76](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/szalab76)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 8:20am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/interactive-brokers-deposit-currency/310 "2024-02-06T08:20:14Z")
Hey, I would like to open an Interactive Brokers account, but it doesn’t accept my local currency. How can I make a deposit? --- ## [Changing base currency on Interactive Brokers](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/changing-base-currency-on-interactive-brokers/265)
**Author:** [@dan](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 5:22am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/changing-base-currency-on-interactive-brokers/265 "2024-01-26T05:22:14Z")
I know I can change the base currency on Interactive Brokers. Anyone has some experience with what happens if I do? Some of my concerns: What are the consequences? What’s the exchange rate? Is it changed instantly? Will … --- ## [Interactive brokers deposit methods](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/interactive-brokers-deposit-methods/116)
**Author:** [@kJoe](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/kJoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/interactive-brokers-deposit-methods/116 "2023-12-12T22:00:22Z")
Hey, bank transfers are very expensive in Kenya, we prefer debit or credit card.bank transfer. Is this available at IBKR or any other broker? --- ## [Interactive Brokers vs Lightyear?](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/interactive-brokers-vs-lightyear/114)
**Author:** [@peter\_benedek](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/peter_benedek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/interactive-brokers-vs-lightyear/114 "2023-12-12T21:43:13Z")
I’m based in Estonia. Do you know how much will be compensated for the Estonian client if the Interactive Brokers would go bankrupt? I was also considering Lightyear, do you know anything about that? --- ## [When will IBCE move to Ireland](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/when-will-ibce-move-to-ireland/63)
**Author:** [@jkart](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/jkart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/when-will-ibce-move-to-ireland/63 "2023-11-30T14:22:21Z")
Hey, when will IB CE move to Ireland and do i need to do anything? I’m a client under IBCE. Thanks