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Before you apply

Finspreads is a spread betting provider. As this product is fairly complex, it is important that potential applicants research all relevant information in order to make informed decisions about our service.

To help in this process, this page contains links to key documents and information which you should consider before applying for an account.

It is very important that you familiarise yourself with all of our terms and policies together with understanding the risks and mechanics of the products before you consider applying for an account. 

Online application form

Apply for an account

Our application process is available from a new window. You will need to allow pop-ups from our website to complete an application online. 

In order to keep a record of the information on which you based your decision to open a spread betting  account with Finspreads, you may wish to print these webpages. To print any page, press Ctrl and P and follow instructions.

Downloadable application form

To download an application form that you can complete and post back to us, click here

Postal applications will usually be processed on the day that they are received.  If you would like to start trading quickly, please choose the online application above.

Terms of business - the following documents together comprise the terms of business

In our General Terms we set out the bulk of the contractual arrangements which apply to  all products and account types. You also find information on the language and methods of communication we use with you, the method and frequency of how we will communicate information about your account to you, and how will deal with your funds held with us.

The Spread Betting Terms document contain specific terms relevant to the product.

The Margining Terms document explains how margining works by giving a number of trade examples, and details your obligations when placing spread bets including when you may need to make payments to us.

The Spread Betting Market Information Sheets contain product specific information including; the spreads that are applied to various products, any financing charges that may be applied to certain position.

Policies

Our Risk Warning Notice is an important document which summarises the key risks involved in spread betting on an underlying product. It also explains leverage, the nature of margined trading, and volatility.

How we trade with you and the availability of markets for our products is explained in our Trade and Order Execution Policy.  It also provides further information on charges, how we execute your orders, and how we construct our prices.

Our Conflicts of Interest Policy Summary explains how possible conflicts between our interests, other clients interests, and your interests may arise, and how we guard against this.

Please also read our Privacy Policy and the Important Information page, as these are important sources of information on how we deal with our clients, your cancellation rights, our complaints procedure, and compensation arrangements.

Important information

Please click here for Important Information about your cancellation rights, our complaints procedure and compensation arrangements.

Please note that we cannot accept applications from US residents.

City Index Limited provides an execution only service and does not give any advice in relation to investments. If you are in doubt as to whether spread betting or trading CFDs is suitable for you, you should consult your financial adviser. City Index Limited does not receive any commission from any third parties in relation to accounts which are opened through this website.

Head and Registered Office: Moorgate Hall, 155 Moorgate, London, EC2M 6XB. City Index is a company registered in England and Wales under number: 1761813. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority. FSA Register Number: 113942 for details visit www.fsa.gov.uk/register. VAT Number: 524837435.