Interactive Brokers suddenly blocked access for users in China, is opening an account becoming difficult?
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) seems to have quietly closed the account opening window for Chinese users.
In the past, users could directly open accounts online using their ID cards, but recently the process has tightened, with users reporting requests for additional overseas addresses, proof of residence, and even account rejections.
If you have already successfully opened an account, it is recommended to complete the funding activation as soon as possible; if you haven't opened an account yet, you may have missed the window.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) seems to have quietly closed the account opening window for Chinese users.
In the past, users could directly open accounts online using their ID cards, but recently the process has tightened, with users reporting requests for additional overseas addresses, proof of residence, and even account rejections.
If you have already successfully opened an account, it is recommended to complete the funding activation as soon as possible; if you haven't opened an account yet, you may have missed the window.