Canada Referral Codes
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Interactive Brokers Canada Referral Code 2026

Current Offer

Canada
Referrer-Only Reward USD 200

New clients get no share award · Deposit USD 10,000 within 30 days and hold for 1 year

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Use the referral link before applying.

To Qualify
USD 10,000Within 30 days · hold 1 year
Payout
Eligible After 1-Year HoldUSD 200 · Referrer Only

IBKR's Canadian Refer a Friend program uses a unique referral link — not a universal referral or promo code. New Canadian clients get no signup bonus or share award; eligible referrers can earn USD 200 after the funding and one-year balance requirements.

How to Qualify

  1. Use the Unique Link Start the new eligible IBKR account application through the referrer's unique referral link.
  2. Deposit USD 10,000 Deposit at least USD 10,000 (or equivalent) into the referred account within 30 days.
  3. Maintain for 1 Year Maintain at least USD 10,000 (or equivalent) for 1 year so the eligible referrer can qualify for the USD 200 payment.
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Interactive Brokers Bonus Breakdown

Canadian Referred Client
No share award
Accounts opened with Interactive Brokers Canada Inc. are excluded from the Refer-a-Friend share award.
Eligible Canadian Referrer
USD 200
The referred account must use the unique link, deposit USD 10,000+ within 30 days, and maintain at least USD 10,000 for 1 year.

Why Do Some IBKR Referral Pages Mention Share Awards?

Canada Rule Confirmed
IBKR CanadaNo Share Award
Other Eligible JurisdictionsShare Award May Apply

IBKR's general Refer-a-Friend terms can award shares to eligible referred clients, but accounts opened with Interactive Brokers Canada Inc. are specifically excluded from receiving those shares. Use the Canadian rules when opening an IBKR Canada account.

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Does Interactive Brokers Canada Use a Referral Code or Link?

Before Application

Interactive Brokers requires the referred client to use the unique referral link before starting the account application.

  1. Unique Referral Link IBKR uses the referrer's unique referral link for this program rather than a universal referral code.
  2. Start Through the Link Start the new eligible individual or joint account application through the referral link.
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Interactive Brokers Referral Bonus Requirements

  • Eligible Referrer The referrer must have an eligible individual or joint IBKR account, at least USD 2,000 in net liquidation value, and at least one securities trade.
  • Eligible New Account The referred client must be a new eligible client and open an eligible individual or joint account through the unique referral link.
  • Eligible Account Type Tax-advantaged accounts are not eligible for the Refer-a-Friend program. Financial Advisors, Hedge Funds, Introducing Brokers, Proprietary Trading Firms, and other excluded structures do not qualify.
  • Separate Household Payments and share awards are not available when the referrer and referred client are family members or live at the same exact physical address.

Timing & Payout

Referral Link
Start the new account application through the referrer's unique link.
30-Day Funding
Deposit at least USD 10,000 (or equivalent) within 30 days.
One-Year Balance
Maintain at least USD 10,000 (or equivalent) for 1 year.
Referrer Reward
The eligible referrer can receive USD 200 after the referred account satisfies the one-year requirement, subject to IBKR's terms.

Don't Lose Your Interactive Brokers Referral Bonus

  • Start Through the Unique LinkThe referred client must apply through the referrer's unique referral link for the referral program to apply.
  • Fund by Day 30Deposit at least USD 10,000 (or equivalent) within 30 days of opening the referred account.
  • Maintain USD 10,000 for One YearKeep at least USD 10,000 (or equivalent) in the referred account for the full one-year requirement.
  • Use an Eligible Account TypeTax-advantaged and specified institutional account structures are excluded from the Refer-a-Friend program.
  • Check Household EligibilityIBKR does not award referral payments or shares when the referrer and referred client are family members or live at the same exact physical address.

Interactive Brokers Referral Link FAQ

Is there an Interactive Brokers referral code for Canada?

IBKR's current Refer-a-Friend program uses the eligible referrer's unique referral link rather than a universal referral code. Start the new account application through the unique link for the referral to be associated with the application.

Do Canadian IBKR referrals get up to USD 1,000 in shares?

No. IBKR's current formal Refer-a-Friend terms specifically exclude referred clients who open accounts with Interactive Brokers Canada Inc. from receiving the share award.

What does an IBKR referrer earn in Canada?

An eligible Canadian referrer can earn USD 200 for a qualifying referral when the referred client opens through the unique link, deposits at least USD 10,000 within 30 days, and maintains at least USD 10,000 for 1 year.

How much does the new IBKR client need to deposit?

For the eligible referrer to qualify for the USD 200 payment, the referred client must deposit at least USD 10,000 or equivalent within 30 days.

How long must the USD 10,000 stay at IBKR?

The referred account must maintain at least USD 10,000 or equivalent for 1 year for the eligible referrer to qualify for the USD 200 payment.

Are registered or tax-advantaged IBKR accounts eligible for the referral program?

IBKR's current formal terms state that tax-advantaged accounts are not eligible to participate in the Refer-a-Friend program. Confirm the eligibility of the exact Canadian account type before relying on the referral.

Why do other IBKR referral pages show a share reward?

IBKR's broader Refer-a-Friend program can award shares to eligible referred clients in some jurisdictions. Accounts opened with Interactive Brokers Canada Inc. are specifically excluded, so Canadian applicants should use the Canada-specific rules.

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