Debit / credit cardVisa · Mastercard
- Currency
- USD
- Min. deposit
- $10
- Fees
- No IST Markets fee; your provider may charge
- Deposit time
- Usually instant
- Withdrawal time
- Processed within 1 business day; bank posting can take 3–7 business days
Cards · Bank wire · USDT · E-wallets
Deposit & withdrawal methods
Fund your IST Markets trading account by card, international bank wire, USDT or e-wallet, and withdraw back to the same method. Below you will find each method's minimum deposit, fees and processing time, plus how verification and withdrawals work.
- Encrypted payments
- Withdraw to the same method
- Regulated by FSC Mauritius
Funding methods
How you can fund your account
Availability depends on your country of residence; the cashier in your client portal shows the methods you can use.
| Method | Currency | Min. deposit | Fees | Deposit time | Withdrawal time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debit / credit cardVisa · Mastercard | USD | $10 | No IST Markets fee; your provider may charge | Usually instant | Processed within 1 business day; bank posting can take 3–7 business days |
| International bank wireSWIFT | USD · EUR | $100 | No IST Markets fee; sending and intermediary banks may charge | 1–5 business days | 1–5 business days |
| Crypto (USDT)Tether on TRC20 · ERC20 | USDT | $10 | No IST Markets fee; network (gas) fees apply | After network confirmations, usually under 1 hour | Usually within 1 business day |
| E-walletsSkrill · Neteller | USD | $10 | No IST Markets fee; your provider may charge | Usually instant | Usually within 1 business day |
International bank wireSWIFT
- Currency
- USD · EUR
- Min. deposit
- $100
- Fees
- No IST Markets fee; sending and intermediary banks may charge
- Deposit time
- 1–5 business days
- Withdrawal time
- 1–5 business days
Crypto (USDT)Tether on TRC20 · ERC20
- Currency
- USDT
- Min. deposit
- $10
- Fees
- No IST Markets fee; network (gas) fees apply
- Deposit time
- After network confirmations, usually under 1 hour
- Withdrawal time
- Usually within 1 business day
E-walletsSkrill · Neteller
- Currency
- USD
- Min. deposit
- $10
- Fees
- No IST Markets fee; your provider may charge
- Deposit time
- Usually instant
- Withdrawal time
- Usually within 1 business day
More local methods coming. We are adding local payment options for more countries. We only list a method here once it is live in our cashier.
Times are typical and start once a request is approved; they can be longer on weekends, bank holidays or when additional checks are needed. Third-party fees and exchange rates are set by your provider.
How to deposit
Fund your account in 4 steps
- 1
Log in to the client portal
Sign in with the email and password you registered with. - 2
Choose Deposit
Select the MT5 account you want to fund and pick a method. - 3
Enter the amount
Confirm the amount and complete the payment with your provider. - 4
Start trading
Funds appear in your MT5 balance once the payment is confirmed.
Withdrawals & security
Clear rules that protect your money.
Verified account
Withdrawals are paid once your identity and address are verified (KYC).
Same method, your name
Funds return to the method you deposited with, and only to accounts in your own name.
AML checks
We follow anti-money-laundering rules and may ask for documents on the source of funds.
Secure payments
Card payments are processed on an encrypted payment page; we never ask for your card PIN.
Withdrawal requests are processed by our finance team, usually within one business day of approval. Transfer times after processing depend on your bank, card issuer or network.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Only deposit money you can afford to lose.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which deposit methods does IST Markets accept?
Currently: Debit / credit card, International bank wire, Crypto (USDT), E-wallets. The methods available to you depend on your country and are shown in the client-portal cashier.
Does IST Markets charge deposit or withdrawal fees?
IST Markets does not add its own fee to the methods listed on this page. Your bank, card issuer, e-wallet or the blockchain network may charge their own fees or apply a currency-conversion rate.
How long do withdrawals take?
Withdrawal requests are reviewed and processed by our finance team, usually within one business day once your account is verified. After that, the time to reach you depends on the method; see the table on this page.
Can I withdraw to a different method than I deposited with?
To comply with anti-money-laundering rules, withdrawals are returned to the same method and account you deposited from, up to the deposited amount. Profits above that can be sent by another verified method in your own name.
Why do I need to verify my account before withdrawing?
Know-your-customer (KYC) checks protect your funds and are required under our regulatory obligations. Upload a valid ID and a recent proof of address in the client portal; payments must come from and go to accounts in your own name.
Are local payment methods available in my country?
We only list methods that are live in our cashier today. We are working on more local options; the cashier in your client portal always shows the methods available where you live.
Is my money kept separate from company funds?
IST Markets is regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius. Details of how client funds are held are set out in the client agreement, and you can check the licence on the FSC public register.
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