How does a demo account differ from a live account?
You can try our web platform and mobile app risk-free by using a demo account. You’ll find much of the functionality very similar to using a live account, but there are key differences. These include (but are not limited to):
- Trades made through the demo account will not be subject to slippage, interest and dividend adjustments, or out-of-hours price movements
- Trades may be rejected if you have insufficient funds to open them, but, unlike on a live account, will never be rejected on the grounds of size or price
- You will not be charged for chart packages on a demo account
- Trades will not be closed if you have insufficient funds to cover margin and running losses, which can happen on a live account
This is by no means an exhaustive list. Before you open a live account, we recommend that you make yourself aware of the charges, risks and characteristics of trading on one. You can do this by reading:
- Our Customer Agreement
- Our help and support site
- Our website
