Opening a Vantage account means submitting the online application, verifying with a proof of identity and a separate proof of address, then funding. Vantage says approval usually comes within one business day. Accepted IDs are a passport (including the signature page), driving licence, national ID or residence card, valid and in the exact name you registered. Vantage allows one profile per person, with any number of trading accounts inside it.
Which Vantage you’re joining
Vantage is a group. Its legal page lists separate documents for Vantage Global Limited (Vanuatu), Vantage Markets (Pty) Ltd (South Africa, FSCA 51268) and VIG Group (Mauritius); the footer we saw named the South African company. Vantage says the legal documents that apply to you, and so the company you contract with, are made clear during the application. Read them before you fund. More: is Vantage safe?.
Vantage doesn’t serve residents of jurisdictions including India, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and the US, or FATF-blacklisted and sanctioned countries.
Step 1: apply
Start from the live-account button on vantagemarkets.com. Vantage says registration takes about five minutes and that you pick your trading account type during the application (see Vantage account types). You receive a confirmation email.
Step 2: verify
Vantage’s help centre lists:
Proof of identity (POI): an official, government-issued document with a clear photo: passport (including the signature page), driving licence, national identity card or residence card. The full name must exactly match your Vantage registration, you must be 18 or over, the document must be valid, and both sides (or all pages) are needed if it’s double-sided.
Proof of address (POA): a recent document showing your name and address. Vantage’s article on updating your address asks for one dated within the last six months.
The ID used for POI and the document used for POA must be different. Facial recognition is also required in the client portal or app if you want to join the deposit bonus.
Step 3: approval
Once documents are reviewed, Vantage emails you that the account is ready; the client portal shows any pending requirements. Vantage says this normally happens within one business day.
Step 4: fund
The minimum deposit is 50 units of your account currency (5,000 JPY or 400 HKD for those currencies). See Vantage deposits. If you want the bonus, opt in before depositing: Vantage bonus.
Partner codes
Vantage’s help centre covers its IB programme but doesn’t explain adding a partner code after registration. Use the partner’s link when you apply.
MT4 and MT5
Vantage supports MT4 and MT5 (with EAs), plus its own app and ProTrader platform. Your MetaTrader login and server appear in the client portal after approval. Platform choice: MT4 vs MT5.
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Frequently asked questions
What documents does Vantage need?
A valid government-issued photo ID (passport with signature page, driving licence, national ID card or residence card) and a proof of address. Vantage says the two must be different documents, and the name must exactly match your registration.
How long does Vantage take to approve an account?
Vantage says you get access to the trading platform and client portal within one business day once verification is complete. Contact support@vantagemarkets.com if you've heard nothing after a business day.
Can I have two Vantage profiles?
No. Vantage permits one registered profile per client. Open extra trading accounts (other types, currencies or platforms) inside your existing profile.
Which countries can't open a Vantage account?
Vantage lists jurisdictions including India, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United States, plus FATF blacklisted and sanctioned jurisdictions.
