Discover the features available for professional clients at Capital.com

Traders with the desire and eligibility can become Capital.com professional clients, meaning they won't be subject to the same leverage restrictions as retail traders.

If you can answer yes to two or more of the following questions you may be eligible.

I am not eligible

#1

 Have carried out an average of ten transactions of significant size per quarter, in the relevant market, for the last year

#2

 Have a liquid investment portfolio exceeding €500,000

#3

 Be working or have worked, for at least one year, in a professional position in the financial sector relevant to the Firm's services and leveraged products

Professional CFD trading, on your terms

Reduced margins, rebate programmes and direct support. For eligible retail clients who qualify

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Available with a Professional account

Monthly cash rebates

A portion of the spread and overnight funding costs paid, returned to your account monthly.

Reduced margins

Margins as low as 0.2% on selected markets. Full breakdown in the table below. Leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses.

Round-the-clock support

A dedicated relationship manager for account support, platform guidance, and priority assistance.

Exclusive invitations

Invitations to premium events, including concerts, sports, and dining experiences.

Welcome reward

Up to £10,000 when you join as a new Pro client. Conditions apply.¹

Return on available equity

A 2% annual rebate on equity not committed as margin. Minimum qualifying balance £25,000. Calculated daily, paid monthly.²

¹Available to new Capital.com clients already holding professional client status with an FCA-regulated firm. £1,000 once minimum trading volume is met, with a further £9,000 on reaching the higher threshold. Terms apply.

²Return on available equity: example Balance: £30,000; Margin in use: £5,000; Qualifying balance: £25,000; Daily rebate: 0.02 × £25,000 ÷ 365 = £1.37; Monthly payment (30 days): £41.10

Conditions that apply to a Professional account

Professional client status carries specific conditions. These differ from those that apply to retail accounts.

Higher leverage, higher risk

Higher leverage available than on retail accounts. Increases both potential gains and potential losses.

No negative balance protection

Negative balance protection does not apply to professional accounts. If losses exceed available funds, additional payments may be required. Losses can exceed your initial outlay.

Professional communication standards

Communications assume a higher level of market knowledge than those provided to retail clients.

Reduced risk warnings

Risk warnings are less prescriptive than those provided to retail clients.

Potential restrictions on complaints

Access to the UK Financial Services Ombudsman (FOS) may not be available to professional clients.

Welcome bonus

Up to £10,000, available to clients who meet the criteria below.

Eligibility criteria

  • New to Capital.com
  • Already classified as a Professional client by another FCA-regulated firm
  • Must not have joined via a referral link

Reward structure

  • Tier 1: £1,000, paid once the minimum trading volume threshold is met (see ‘Notional volume thresholds’ table below)
  • Tier 2: a further £9,000, paid once the higher trading volume threshold is met

Both tiers must be met within 90 days of account opening to be eligible.

Refer-a-friend programme

Existing Pro clients can refer others who qualify for Professional status. Both the referrer and the referred client may receive a payment, based on the referred client's trading volume.

Referrer

Eligibility

  • Existing Capital.com Pro client.

Reward structure

  • Tier 1: £500, paid when the referred client meets the minimum trading volume threshold.
  • Tier 2: a further £4,500, paid once the referred client meets the higher trading volume threshold.
  • The referred client must meet the relevant threshold within 90 days of their account opening.
  • Maximum: £5,000 per referral, up to £25,000 in total across five clients.

Referred client

Eligibility

  • Classified as a Professional by an FCA-regulated firm. Signed up using a unique referral link from the referrer.

Reward structure

  • Tier 1: £1,000, paid once the minimum trading volume threshold is met.
  • Tier 2: a further £9,000, paid once the higher trading volume threshold is met.
  • Both tiers must be met within 90 days of account opening.
  • Maximum: £10,000 in total.

Notional volume thresholds

Minimum and higher trading volume thresholds, by asset class.

Asset class CFD tier 1 CFD tier 2 Spread bet & MT4 tier 1 Spread bet & MT4 tier 2
Commodity $6m $60m $7m $70m
Cryptocurrency $2.5m $25m $2.5m $25m
Currencies $40m $400m $50m $500m
Equity $5m $50m $5m $50m
Index $50m $500m $50m $500m
Precious Metals* $20m $200m $22m $225m

* Precious Metals include Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium.

Terms and Conditions for the Professional Client Reward and Referral Programme are available here.

Professional rebate tiers

Rebates are structured by trading volume and calculated as a percentage of the spread paid.
Volume $0m - $5m $5m - $10m > $10m
Spread rebate % 5% 10% 20%
Terms and Conditions for rebate programmes are available here.

Lower margins

Major FX

Max pro leverage     500:1

Margin equivalent    0.2%

Major indices

Max pro leverage     500:1

Margin equivalent    0.2%

Major commodities

Max pro leverage     500:1

Margin equivalent    0.2%

Cryptocurrencies

Max pro leverage     100:1

Margin equivalent    1%

Shares

Max pro leverage     33:1

Margin equivalent    3.03%

Qualifying for a Professional account

Professional client classification requires meeting at least two of the following three criteria.
  • Have carried out an average of ten transactions of significant size per quarter, in the relevant market, for the last year.
  • Have a liquid investment portfolio exceeding €500,000.
  • Be working or have worked, for at least one year, in a professional position in the financial sector relevant to the Firm’s services and leveraged products.

Applying for Professional status

New to Capital.com

  1. Open a retail account
  2. Log in and go to Account, or select Live in the top-right corner
  3. Select Upgrade to Pro and complete the application
  4. Confirmation is sent by email if the application is approved
  5. Additional documentation may be requested if required
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Existing retail account

  1. Log in to the Capital.com app or web platform
  2. Go to Account, or select Live in the top-right corner
  3. Select Upgrade to Pro and complete the application
  4. Confirmation is sent by email if the application is approved
  5. Additional documentation may be requested if required
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