The base currency is the currency in which a trading account's balance, equity, margin and profit or loss are displayed. The currencies available are shown when you create the account.
Why does the base currency matter?
A conversion may apply when:
you deposit in a different currency;
you withdraw to a payout method using a different currency;
you transfer between accounts or wallets with different base currencies; or
an instrument's profit, loss, fee or financing amount is converted into the account currency.
The transaction preview should show the available conversion information before you confirm a deposit, withdrawal or transfer.
Select a currency
The button names quoted below refer to the English interface. Use the corresponding controls displayed in your selected interface language.
Sign in to the FXTRADING.com Client Portal.
Open Accounts → Open New Account, choose an available account type, then select Continue.
Select the platform under Trading Platform.
Choose one of the currencies displayed under Base Currency.
Review the selection before creating the account.
The base currency normally cannot be changed after the account is created through self-service. If you need another currency, create a new eligible account using the required base currency.
Can I hold accounts in different currencies?
If the Client Portal allows another account to be created, you can select one of the currencies offered for that account. Availability and account limits can depend on the profile, platform and account type.