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Open Forex Bank account in Switzerland or Denmark

Get access to 160 FX crosses, 8300 CFDs, 21 Index-tracking CFDs, ETFs, Stocks from more than 29 exchanges, FX options, Futures contracts and more.

Account typesSaxo Bank offers three account types with different characteristics.
Classic Account (no minimum)
Premium Account (min. $100,000)
Platinum Account (min. $500,000)

Procedure to open an account:
  1. Apply to open an account at http://www.saxobank.com/
  2. Print and signed account opening contract.
  3. Send a proof of Identity and a proof of Residence address.
  4. Fund your account.
  5. That`s all, you can start trading!!!
Proof of IdentityPlease provide us with a copy of an official government issued Photo ID that contains your name, unique personal number (alternatively your date of birth and place of birth), photo and signature.
This could be a Passport, Driver's license or National ID card.

Proof of residencyPlease provide us with a proof of your permanent residential address. This must contain your name, address, city and country of residence.
This could be a Social Security Card, Bank statement, or a Utility bill.

Protection of client fundsIn the event that a Danish bank (including Saxo Bank) should suspend its payments or go into bankruptcy, client deposits are guaranteed by the Guarantee Fund for Depositors and Investors with up to EUR 100,000 for cash deposits.

Account funding:Bank currently accept cards as documentation issued by a financial institution in the following countries:
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Cyprus South
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Japan
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Credit and debit cards accepted issued by a financial institution, Visa, Mastercard