Thread: Deposit question

Hi. I used one credit card to open the account. Can I use another credit card to deposit more money? I've been using a micro demo for some time. If I want standard for real account, do I need to download platform again? I do have a real micro.

Thank you

Hello esperanza, and thank you for your post!


I used one credit card to open the account. Can I use another credit card to deposit more money?

Yes you can use as many different credit or debit cards to fund your account as long as the cards are in your name. FXCM accepts Visa and Mastercards with a security code on the back of the card. FXCM cannot accept prepaid cards, giftcards, or cards that are not in your name (third party deposits). The reasoning behind this is to prevent money laundering. The card needs to be a credit or debit card that you receive statements/bills for, as these sources of funds can be verified. Please click on the link below that corresponds to what type of account you have to learn more about depositing funds to your account:

Standard Account Deposit FAQs (Deposit FAQ) | (Deposit FAQ's)Micro Account Deposit FAQs

Do FXCM Micro and FXCM Standard accounts utilize the same Trading Station platforms?

Yes they do! Both FXCM Micro and FXCM Standard Trading Station accounts can log in to any of the Trading Station platforms. This includes the Trading Station Desktop, Trading Station Web, and Trading Station Mobile. With one simple login you have three powerful ways to trade. Standard accounts also have the functionality of trading micro lots (increments of 1K) available and offer many advantages over micro accounts. One of those advantages is having more account type and platform choices available. Some more advantages to holding a standard account include but are not limited to:

• 24/7 technical support via chat, email, or phone

• FXCM LTD accounts can trade CFDs and Stock Indices

• Free mobile trading.

• Different account denominations.

• Plus much more!

Please click here (Benefits of Upgrading to an FXCM Standard Account) for more information on the advantages of having a standard account.


The minimum starting balance for a standard account is $2000. Please let me know if a standard account would be something of interest to you, and I will be more than happy to put you in touch with a specialist that can go over all your options. For anyone reading this that is interested in opening a micro account, you can open one by clicking on the link below:

Open a Forex Trading Micro Account for as Little as $50 Dollars

For those interested in opening a micro account, please let me know when you have submitted your application and I would be more than happy to help you with the depositing process. Thank you in advance for your time and I look forward to hearing from you soon.


Thank you again for your post esperanza! Please feel free to post with additional questions or contact me directly at julius@fxcm.com

Originally Posted by esperanza

Hi. I used one credit card to open the account. Can I use another credit card to deposit more money? I've been using a micro demo for some time. If I want standard for real account, do I need to download platform again? I do have a real micro.

Thank you

Thank you very much, Julius. Now if I have a micro demo, can I trade standard and how can I do that?

Hello again esperanza, and thank you for your post! You're very welcome for the response, it is my pleasure to assist you!


How can I upgrade my micro account to a standard account?

I sent you an email a little earlier today with instructions on how to upgrade your micro account to a standard account. Please let me know if you've received my email, but basically all you need to do to upgrade is make a deposit to bring your account up to at least $2000 and then fill out the Micro Upgrade Form. I also had one of our standard account specialists William Stamps give you a call in order to go over all your options, answer any questions you may have, and to see which platform might be best for you. Please let me know when a better time would be to reach you or please let me know if you have any more questions about upgrading the account / anything else in general. Thank you in advance for your time and in case I don't hear back from you before the end of the day, I hope you have a great weekend!


Thank you again for your post esperanza! Please feel free to post with additional questions or contact me directly at julius@fxcm.com

Originally Posted by esperanza

Thank you very much, Julius. Now if I have a micro demo, can I trade standard and how can I do that?