Deposits & Funding
TIOmarkets supports multiple convenient local and international funding methods. Available methods, processing and delivery times vary depending on the funding method used, banking hours and your country. Fund your account securely to start trading.
Available deposit methods
| Funding method | Currency | Min deposit amount*i USD $20 EUR €20 GBP £20 AUD $20 CAD $30 ZAR R500 AED 70 | Fee | Processing time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank wire transfer | EUR, USD, GBP, CAD, AED | USD 20 or currency equivalent | Zero. We will cover the charges! | Usually same day, depends on the bank, can take up to 5 working days |
| Debit/Credit card | EUR, USD, GBP, AED, ZAR** | USD 20 or currency equivalent | Zero. We will cover the charges! | Instant |
| E-wallet (Skrill / Neteller) | EUR, USD, GBP, AUD** | USD 20 or currency equivalent | Zero. We will cover the charges! | Instant |
| Crypto-to-fiat | 8 supportedi Bitcoin Ethereum Cardano Ripple Solana Litecoin USDC (ERC20) USDT (ERC20) USDT (TRON) | USD 20 or currency equivalent | Zero. We will cover the charges! | Usually instant, up to a few hours |
| Mobile money | KES, GHS | USD 20 or currency equivalent | Zero. We will cover the charges! | Instant |
* Price is quoted in USD or currency equivalent.
** If you choose to deposit with a currency that we don’t support, we or our payment processors will automatically convert it using the latest exchange rates into the selected base currency of your wallet or account type. Our base currencies as a reminder are: GBP, EUR, USD, CAD, AUD, AED, ZAR.
Deposits made from an account not in your name are prohibited for security reasons and will be returned.
While payment providers may apply fees, we will cover these charges when you deposit the minimum amount.
How long do deposits take?
When you deposit to your TIOmarkets account, the processing time varies based on several factors. Funds are credited automatically for most instant payment methods. Processing times vary depending on the funding method and external payment providers.
Debit/Credit cards, e-wallets, crypto
Estimated time: Usually reflects instantly
Occasionally, payment providers may conduct additional authorisation, verification, or security checks before releasing funds. This process is outside of TIOmarkets' control and may result in a short processing delay.
Bank wire transfers
Estimated time: Usually same day, can take up to 5 business days to clear
Occasionally, payment providers may conduct additional authorisation, verification, or security checks before releasing funds. Please include your client ID and full name in the payment reference to ensure correct allocation. Full instructions can be found in the deposit section of your client portal.
Weekend and public holiday deposits
Deposits made during weekends or outside normal business hours are processed according to the funding method used. Instant funding methods are typically credited to your trading wallet automatically, including during weekends and public holidays. Bank wire transfers are processed during standard banking and business hours only.
Can I deposit before verification?
Yes, you can deposit and start trading immediately with a 14 day grace period to verify your account. Your account must be fully verified before any withdrawals can be processed.
Learn how withdrawals workIf your deposit is delayed
Most delayed deposits are resolved automatically once processing is complete.
Before contacting support, please check the following:
- ✓Allow the stated processing time for your selected deposit method
- ✓Ensure the payment reference details are correct (bank wire transfers only)
- ✓Consider weekends and public holidays, which may affect processing times
If your deposit is still not reflected after the estimated processing time:
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STEP 1
Register
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STEP 2
Verify
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STEP 3
Fund
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STEP 4
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