Regal Discount Securities requires a low minimum initial requirement to open an International account. We accept unsolicited accounts from non-U.S. citizens from the following countries: Austria, Australia, China, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales). Cash accounts can be opened with a minimum of $25,000.00 in any combination of US Dollars and/or US/foreign exchange traded securities. Some foreign securities may be ineligible. Cash accounts may only be approved to write covered calls and/or buy calls and puts. Please call 1-847-375-6150 for more information.

New accounts must be funded within 30 days or the account will be closed.

International Clients may wire funds or may choose to transfer funds from a US based brokerage firm. Foreign stocks can be held and sold, and, Regal Discount Securities can purchase some, but not all, foreign securities. All Regal Discount Securities accounts deal in US dollars and are only based on cleared funds. Receipt of a wire transfer from a US affiliated bank constitutes “cleared funds”.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: International applicants are required to complete and submit an original W-8BEN form, Foreign Account Questionnaire and provide a clear copy of their non-expired passport for identification. In addition, they are required to provide a clear copy of their current bank statement or utility bill to confirm the name and address on the account application.

Please mail the original documents along with the account application to:

Regal Discount Securities
Attn: New Accounts Dept.
950 Milwaukee Ave. Ste. 102
Glenview, IL 60025