open An Account
Open an account with International Metals quickly, easily, and securely using our online application with e-signature and encrypted for your protection, or by completing a printed application and returning it via fax or mail. Please read the instructions carefully and contact an International Metals trading and investment specialist with any questions, so that we can open your holding account in a timely manner.
Anti-Money Laundering Policy
To help fight the funding of terrorism and illegal money laundering activities, international law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who desires to open a precious metals holding account.
Prior to the opening of any new holding account, International Metals will document the identity, nature of business, income, source of funds, and investment objectives of each prospective customer. Therefore, we will request your driver's license number, passport number or other identifying documents.
for non u.s. persons:
A copy of a passport, driver's license, valid government issued ID card or similar documents needed. You must include at least one document with a number and your signature and proof of your address.
FOR ENTITIES SUCH AS CORPORATIONS OR PARTNERSHIPS:
Articles of incorporation, good standing certificates, operating agreements, partnership agreements, business licenses or similar documents.
open your precious metals account online with e-signature
Complete your application online, with electronic signature for most documents. You can also save your application and return to it later if you desire.
To begin your account application process through our secure online form, please click on the link below to get started:
FUND YOUR ACCOUNT
Bank Wire: Bank wires are considered cleared funds and allow you to begin trading your account immediately. When wiring funds, please contact your International Metals trading and investment specialist for assistance.
Checks: You may fund your accounts with a personal check, savings and loan check, and checks drawn on a money market or credit union account. These funds require clearance before you may begin trading. You may also fund your account with a cashiers check or certified check, however please discuss this with your International Metals trading and investment specialist prior to funding for further instruction. MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: INTERNATIONAL METALS TRADING & INVESTMENTS, LTD.
Transferred Funds: You may fund your account by transferring funds to International Metals Trading & investments, Ltd. from an investment or brokerage account of another firm. Funds transferred from another brokerage account are considered cleared funds.
Non-Acceptable Forms of Payment: International Metals cannot accept Paypal, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Money Orders, ACH Credits, Electronic Transfers, Checks Drawn on Lines of Credit, or Checks Drawn on Foreign Banks.
Please note: Regardless of the funding method you choose, the originator of the funds must always match the name listed as the account holder.