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Is Interactive Brokers Available in 🇨🇳 China?
Partly — Interactive Brokers accepts clients in China, with limits
Separately, China restricts moving money abroad for investment — Interactive Brokers may accept you while your own bank or regulator limits funding and withdrawals.
Availability last verified: September 2026
Broker availability in 🇨🇳 China
129 / 341 brokers129 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from China (38% availability). See all available brokers →
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| Regulator | SEC, MAS | FCA, CySEC | CFTC, FCA | MAS, CFTC |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 1 pips | 0.2 pips | 0.8 pips |
| Max leverage | 4 | 500 | 5 | 200 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Interactive Brokers in 🇨🇳 China?
Min. deposit
$0
Spread from
0.2 pips
Max leverage
4
BrokerRank score
4.43 / 5
- Advanced tools for professional traders
- Access to 150+ markets in 33 countries
- Very low commissions
- Top-tier regulation worldwide
- Regulated by SEC & MAS — legally available to China residents
Other top brokers available in 🇨🇳 China
Comparing Interactive Brokers with other brokers available to China traders.
- No commissions on spreads
- FCA, ASIC and CySEC regulated
- Islamic accounts available
- Strong regulatory compliance
- One of the oldest and most trusted exchanges
- Staking available
- MT4 and proprietary platform
- Extensive market research
- Part of StoneX Group (publicly listed)
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
About Interactive Brokers
Regulated by
SEC, MAS
Headquarters
Greenwich, USA
Founded
1978
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
4.43 / 5
Markets
indices, commodities, forex
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Interactive Brokers available in China?
Interactive Brokers accepts clients from China, but not without limits. Separately, China restricts moving money abroad for investment — Interactive Brokers may accept you while your own bank or regulator limits funding and withdrawals.
2Can I fund a Interactive Brokers account from China?
Not freely. China restricts moving money abroad for investment, so the constraint sits with your own bank and regulator rather than with Interactive Brokers. Opening an account and being able to deposit and withdraw normally are different questions here — check what approvals your bank requires before committing.
3What are the best alternatives to Interactive Brokers for China traders?
The top-rated brokers available in China include ForTrade, Kraken, Forex.com. All are verified to accept clients from China and are regulated by reputable authorities.
4Can I use a VPN to access Interactive Brokers from China?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Interactive Brokers's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
5Which brokers accept clients from China?
129 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from China. The top-rated options include ForTrade, Kraken, Forex.com. You can see the full list on our China brokers page.