Verification & account
Which countries can join?
You must be 18 or over, legally able to enter a contract and able to complete verification. Eligibility depends on residence and access location. US customers can use standard accounts on Match-Trader only.
Requirements to join
- At least 18 years old.
- Legally permitted to enter into a contract in your country of residence.
- Able to complete identity verification and compliance checks.
- Your residence and access location must be outside the restricted countries below.
No formal qualifications are needed, but the programmes are built for traders who already understand markets and risk management.
Restricted countries
Traderscale does not offer accounts to residents of, or customers accessing from:
Iran · Cuba · Sudan · Syria · North Korea · Myanmar · US Virgin Islands · British Virgin Islands · Vietnam · Romania
This list is for Traderscale accounts. The monthly competition has its own, much longer list that applies to the competition only. Competition restricted countries
Accessing from a restricted region can prevent you from opening or keeping an account; residence and access location both matter. Citizens of a restricted country who live elsewhere may be considered case by case, with valid proof of residence and identification in an eligible country.
United States
US customers are accepted and can only use Match-Trader. MT5 is not available on US accounts. How to log in to Match-Trader
Pay in your own name
The card, bank account or wallet you buy with must be in the same legal name as your Traderscale profile. Payment method policy
Both the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands are restricted. US customers cannot enter the MT5-based competition.