Demo terms to confirm before you sign up
Demo accounts vary between brokers in ways that affect how useful they are. Before registering, check the broker's own pages for the specific conditions attached to any practice account. Key points include whether the demo expires after a set period, whether virtual balances can be reset or adjusted, which platforms and account types the demo mirrors, and whether registration requires the same personal details as a live application. If any of these points are unclear, ask support in writing so you have a record of the answer.
- Check whether the demo has a time limit and whether it can be extended or restarted.
- Confirm which trading platforms and account types the demo replicates.
- Ask whether the virtual starting balance can be set to a realistic figure for your situation.
- Note what personal information is required to register and how it will be used.

