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Fbs Close Account guide

Closing a brokerage account involves more than clicking a button. Open positions, pending withdrawals, remaining balances, documentation and tax records all need attention before an account can be shut cleanly. This page does not describe Fbs's current closure process, because procedures change and can vary by entity and region. Instead, it sets out the checks a long-term investor should run using Fbs's own client agreement, help pages and support channels before requesting closure.

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Prepare the account before requesting closure

Most brokers require an account to be flat and settled before it can be closed. That means closing or transferring all open positions, cancelling pending orders, and waiting for any unsettled funds to clear. Check the client agreement for the official closure procedure, including whether requests must go through a written form, a support ticket or a verified email. Also confirm whether any bonuses, credits or promotional funds in the account have conditions that affect withdrawal before closure.

Close or transfer all open positions and cancel any pending orders first.
Confirm the official closure channel in the client agreement or help pages.
Check the terms attached to any bonus or promotional credit before withdrawing.
Ask whether identity re-verification is required to process the closure.

Withdraw funds and confirm costs

Withdraw your full balance before or as part of the closure request, and verify which withdrawal methods are available to you, since brokers often return funds via the original deposit method. Read the current fee schedule for withdrawal charges, currency conversion costs and any dormancy or closure-related fees, and do not rely on older third-party fee summaries. Keep confirmations of every transfer until the money arrives and the account shows a zero balance. If you are moving to another broker, you can estimate ongoing costs at the new provider with the Brokerage fee calculator (/tools/brokerage-fee-calculator).

Verify current withdrawal methods, minimums and fees in Fbs's own published schedule.
Expect funds to be returned to the original funding source where required by the broker's policy.
Account for possible currency conversion costs if your account and bank use different currencies.
Keep withdrawal confirmations until your balance reads zero and funds have arrived.

Records, confirmation and next steps

Before access is removed, download your full trading history, statements and any tax-relevant documents, since retrieving them after closure can be slow or impossible. Ask the broker to confirm the closure in writing and note the date. Check what the client agreement says about data retention and whether any residual obligations remain. If you are closing the account to move providers, work through a structured selection process at Find my broker (/find-my-broker), and review planning guides at the Long-term investing hub (/invest-long-term) so the transition supports your overall strategy.

Download all statements, trade history and tax documents before closure.
Request written confirmation that the account is closed, with the date.
Review the data retention terms so you know what the broker keeps after closure.
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FAQ

Can I close an Fbs account with open positions?

Brokers generally require accounts to be flat before closure, meaning positions are closed or transferred and orders cancelled. Confirm the exact requirement in Fbs's current client agreement or with its support team, since procedures vary by entity and can change.

Are there fees for closing a brokerage account?

It depends on the broker's current fee schedule. Some brokers charge nothing for closure but apply withdrawal, conversion or dormancy fees that affect what you receive. Read the published schedule directly and ask support to confirm any charge before you submit the request.

What records should I keep after closing the account?

Keep full trading history, account statements, withdrawal confirmations and any tax-relevant documents, plus the written closure confirmation. Download these before access ends, since obtaining records after closure can take time or may not be possible through the platform.