• Home
  • Pro
  • Partners
  • Help and support
  • English (UK)
Pepperstone logo
Pepperstone logo
  • Ways to trade
    • Spread betting

      Bet on global price movements in £ per point

    • CFD trading

      Trade on 1000s of assets without owning them

    • Pricing

      Discover our tight spreads, plus all other possible fees

    • Risk management
    • Trading accounts
    • Trading hours
    • 24-hour trading
    • Maintenance schedule
  • Markets
    • Forex

      Get great rates on majors like EUR/USD, plus minors and exotics

    • Indices

      Enjoy 24-hour pricing on the UK100, US30 and more

    • Commodities

      Trade on metals, energies & softs, with oil spreads from 2 cents

    • Shares
    • ETFs
    • Currency indices
    • Dividends for index CFDs
    • Dividends for share CFDs
    • CFD forwards
  • Trading platforms
    • TradingView

      Trade through the world-famous supercharts with great pricing

    • MetaTrader 5

      Explore the apex in trading automation with our execution tech

    • The Pepperstone platform
    • MetaTrader 4
    • cTrader
    • Trading tools
  • Market analysis
    • Navigating markets

      Latest news and analysis from our experts

    • The Daily Fix

      Your regular round-up of key events

    • Meet the analysts

      Our global team giving your trading the edge

  • About us
    • Who we are

      Pepperstone was born from the dream of making trading better

    • Company news
    • Company awards
    • Protecting clients online
    • Spread betting

      Bet on global price movements in £ per point

    • CFD trading

      Trade on 1000s of assets without owning them

    • Pricing

      Discover our tight spreads, plus all other possible fees

    • Risk management
    • Trading accounts
    • Trading hours
    • 24-hour trading
    • Maintenance schedule
    • Forex

      Get great rates on majors like EUR/USD, plus minors and exotics

    • Indices

      Enjoy 24-hour pricing on the UK100, US30 and more

    • Commodities

      Trade on metals, energies & softs, with oil spreads from 2 cents

    • Shares
    • ETFs
    • Currency indices
    • Dividends for index CFDs
    • Dividends for share CFDs
    • CFD forwards
    • TradingView

      Trade through the world-famous supercharts with great pricing

    • MetaTrader 5

      Explore the apex in trading automation with our execution tech

    • The Pepperstone platform
    • MetaTrader 4
    • cTrader
    • Trading tools
    • Navigating markets

      Latest news and analysis from our experts

    • The Daily Fix

      Your regular round-up of key events

    • Meet the analysts

      Our global team giving your trading the edge

    • Who we are

      Pepperstone was born from the dream of making trading better

    • Company news
    • Company awards
    • Protecting clients online
Share

Account Verification Requirements

When you open a bank account, you usually need to take some ID into the bank branch. Pepperstone is no different. We’re a regulated financial institution, so we need to know our customers and who's using our service.

We usually verify your identity with some photo ID and proof of address document/s. So depending on where you’re from and the type of account you are opening, we'll ask for you to verify your identity. If you are opening an account for a corporation, we also need to verify all information about the entity.

We’ll let you know exactly what kind of documents we need as you fill out your application.

The types of documents we accept are:

A valid Identification Document:

  • Passport
  • Driver's License
  • National ID
  • Government-issued photo identification

Requirements for the Identification Documents :
  1. Must include photo, show the full name, date of birth, date of issue/expiry and country of issue.
  2. The document must be legible and not blurry, and show all 4 corners
  3. The document must be PDF or JPEG. We don’t accept screenshots
  4. The document must be a coloured copy
A valid Proof of Address:

  • Utility bills (gas, electricity, water, council tax, landline phone or internet)
  • A bank or credit card statement
  • Government- issued tax document
  • Resident certificate
  • UK Drivers license (UK Residents only)

Requirements for Proof of Address verification :

  1. Must be issued within the last three months and show the full document
  2. Must include name and residential address (P.O Boxes will not be accepted)
  3. Name and residential address on the document must match the application form
  4. Must show a provision of services, such as money owed or paid
  5. The document must be PDF or JPEG in high quality. We don’t accept screenshots

    If you have any questions about your ID documents or want to find out more, please get in touch.

      Ready to trade?

      Opening an account is quick and easy. Apply and start trading.

      Get started

      Other Sites

      • The Trade Off
      • Partners
      • Group
      • Careers

      Ways to trade

      • Pricing
      • Trading accounts
      • Pro
      • Trading hours

      Platforms

      • Trading Platforms
      • Trading tools

      Markets and Symbols

      • Forex
      • Shares
      • ETFs
      • Indicies
      • Commodities
      • Currency indicies
      • CFD forwards

      Analysis

      • Navigating Markets
      • The Daily Fix
      • Meet Our Analysts

      Learn to trade

      • Trading guides
      • Videos
      • Webinars
      Pepperstone logo
      support@pepperstone.com
      +448000465473+442038074724
      70 Gracechurch St
      London EC3V 0HR
      United Kingdom
      • Legal documents
      • Privacy policy
      • Website terms and conditions
      • Cookie policy
      • Sitemap

      © 2025 Pepperstone Limited 
      Company Number 08965105 | Financial Conduct Authority Firm Registration Number 684312

      Risk warning: Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.7% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

      Trading derivatives is risky. It isn't suitable for everyone and, in the case of Professional clients, you could lose substantially more than your initial investment. You don't own or have rights in the underlying assets. Past performance is no indication of future performance and tax laws are subject to change. The information on this website is general in nature and doesn't take into account your or your client's personal objectives, financial circumstances, or needs. Please read our legal documents and ensure you fully understand the risks before you make any trading decisions. We encourage you to seek independent advice.

      Pepperstone Limited is a limited company registered in England & Wales under Company Number 08965105 and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Registration Number 684312). Registered office: 70 Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 0HR, United Kingdom.

      The information on this site is not intended for residents of Belgium or the United States, or use by any person in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.