Registration, KYC, and Account Management
How do I create an account at SCAP BROKER?
Complete the online form, confirm your email, and access the Client Area.
What are the age and residency requirements?
Be over 18 years old and reside in a country where CFD trading is legal.
What documents does KYC require?
Official photo ID and proof of address issued within the last 3 months.
How long does verification take?
Less than 24 business hours; automatic notification sent by email.
Can I open multiple accounts?
Yes, up to 3 per profile (Real, Demo, or PAMM).
Do you offer corporate accounts?
Yes. Corporate accounts require articles of incorporation, constitution act, and tax declarations.
What base currencies can I choose?
USD.
How do I reset my password?
Use ‘Forgot Password’ on the website or chat if you lost the registered email.
What happens if my account remains inactive?
It will be deleted after 360 days.
How do I permanently close my account?
Request via ticket; all balances must be zero and no open positions allowed.
Account Types and Trading Conditions
What account types do you offer?
Standard, ECN, PAMM.
Minimum deposit per account type?
Standard$10, Raw ECN$200, PAMM$10.
Are there spread differences between accounts?
Standard from 0.8 pips commission-free; Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pips +$6 per lot.
Maximum leverage per account?
Up to 1:500 (Recommended 1:100).
Do you offer Islamic accounts?
No.
Does the Demo account replicate real liquidity?
Yes, except for slippage and depth during low volatility hours.
Can I convert my Standard account to ECN?
Yes, request via support channel (CRM) with a deposit over$200.
Is negative balance protection available?
Guaranteed on all accounts; balance resets to zero without charge.
What is the maintenance margin (Stop Out)?
30% for Standard and Raw.
When are swaps tripled?
Wednesday for FX and metals; Friday for indices and commodities.
Platforms, Tools, and Execution
What platforms do you support?
MetaTrader 5, Ctrader, Match Trader and iOS/Android apps.
Do you have native TradingView?
Not yet; procedures to obtain it are underway.
Where are your servers located?
Equinix LD4 (London) and NY4 (New York).
Average execution time?
200 ms in Europe; 100–300 ms in LatAm via Miami POP.
Is scalping, hedging, and EAs allowed?
Yes, no time or order distance restrictions as long as it’s not HFT, arbitrage, or toxic flow.
Is copy-trading available?
Yes, SCAP Copy platform with investor and provider modes.
Do you offer VPS?
Free from$30,000 balance or 50 lots/month;$15/month otherwise.
What analytical tools are included?
Economic calendar, Autochartist, Acuity AI, calculators, and real-time news.
Can I trade fractional shares?
Yes, from 0.1 lot in CFDs on stocks and ETFs.
Spreads, Commissions, and Costs
Available deposit methods?
Bank transfer, Visa/Mastercard, USDT-TRC20, and BTC.
Deposit fees?
0% from SCAP BROKER; issuer fees may apply.
Time for funds to be credited?
Up to 3 hours and instant for e-wallets and crypto; 1-3 days for transfers.
Minimum deposit?
$10 or equivalent.
How do I request a withdrawal?
Client Area → Finance → Withdraw, select method and amount.
Withdrawal processing time?
Processed within 3 business days maximum.
Withdrawal limits?
Minimum$25 for transfers; no daily maximum except local regulations.
Withdrawal fees?
0% for e-wallets and crypto;$10 fixed for international transfers.
Can I withdraw to a card not used for deposit?
No, AML policies require using the same method.
Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payments
Available deposit methods?
Bank transfer, Visa/Mastercard, USDT-TRC20, and BTC.
Deposit fees?
0% from SCAP BROKER; issuer fees may apply.
Time for funds to be credited?
Up to 3 hours and instant for e-wallets and crypto; 1-3 days for transfers.
Minimum deposit?
$10 or equivalent.
How do I request a withdrawal?
Client Area → Finance → Withdraw, select method and amount.
Withdrawal processing time?
Processed within 3 business days maximum.
Withdrawal limits?
Minimum$25 for transfers; no daily maximum except local regulations.
Withdrawal fees?
0% for e-wallets and crypto;$10 fixed for international transfers.
Can I withdraw to a card not used for deposit?
No, AML policies require using the same method.
Spreads, Commissions, and Costs
How are spreads calculated?
Variable according to market liquidity; average EURUSD 0.1 pips Raw ECN.
Commission per lot on Raw ECN accounts?
$3 per side $6 round-turn).
Do you charge inactivity fees?
Only after 30 days without trades $10/month).
Are volume discounts available?
No.
How to check swaps before opening a trade?
From Symbol Specifications in MT5 or dynamic table on the website.
Is requoting present?
From Symbol Specifications in MT5 or dynamic table on the website.
Do you offer IB service?
Yes, check terms and conditions.
How does slippage affect orders?
Executed at the best available price.
Do you charge currency conversion fees?
Interbank spread + 0.5%.
Regulation, Security, and Fund Protection
Under which entity is SCAP BROKER regulated?
FSCA – MSB – FCCA | PENDING: MAURITIUS & LABUAN
Where are funds held?
Tier-1 banks in segregated accounts and liquidity provider.
Is 2FA implemented?
Optional with Google Authenticator or SMS; user-manageable.
What if the custodian bank fails?
Internal compensation fund + segregation prevents client fund use.
Do you comply with AML and CTF?
Yes, transaction monitoring and ultimate beneficiary verification.
Personal data protection (GDPR)?
Encrypted with AES-256, CC EAL4, ISO27001, PCI DSS and stored on EU servers and USA Servers.
How to report fraud attempts?
Email [email protected] or open ‘Fraud/Phishing’ ticket.
Is negative balance protection available?
Guaranteed at no extra cost.
What is your conflict of interest policy?
Orders sent to external liquidity providers; no trading against clients.
Support and SLA
What support channels are available?
Telegram, email [email protected], and CRM support.
Support hours?
LATAM hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
SLA for email tickets?
Initial response ≤ 4 hours; resolution ≤ 24 business hours.
How to escalate a critical issue?
CRM support.
Is support available in English?
Yes, all channels are bilingual ES/EN.
Other Frequent Topics
How are Corporate Actions handled in stock CFDs?
Automatic price and balance adjustments for splits, dividends, and mergers.
What happens to positions during server maintenance?
Notification 48 hours prior; execution halted and pending orders preserved.
Can I trade cryptocurrencies 24/7?
No, only during international trading hours.
Does SCAP report my trades to local tax authorities?
Only in CANADA-FSCA jurisdictions; consult your advisor.
How do margins work during high volatility news?
Leverage may be temporarily reduced; notice given 1 hour prior.
Policies on latency arbitrage?
Not allowed.
What is the Best Execution policy?
SCAP routes orders to the provider with the best price and lowest latency at execution time.
How do I claim incorrect execution?
Ticket ‘Platform → Trade Claim’ within 48 hours with trade number.
Do you offer integration with Python or R?
No.
Where can I see full legal terms?
https://scapbroker.com/legal with T&C, privacy, and risk policies.
Policies on Arbitrage
Arbitrage is not allowed. If detected, profits and commissions will be removed and a$100 penalty applied.
HFT trading is not allowed; trades must last more than 1 minute. If identified as HFT, profits will be removed, commissions charged, and a$100 penalty applied.
Hedging arbitrage between symbols and brokers is not permitted; legal and financial penalties apply, including$100 penalty, profit removal, and commission charges.