Depository Switch

Instructions

Stocks may be multi-listed in different currencies at different depositories. At Interactive Brokers, the currency of multi-listed stocks are differentiated by their conID, e.g. same ISIN, different conID. If a customer wants to request a change in currency for such a multi-listed stock, they may take the steps outlined below.

  1. Click Transfer & Pay > Transfer Positions

    • Alternatively, click Menu in the top left corner > Transfer & Pay > Transfer Positions

  2. If you have multiple accounts or account partitions, or if you have a master account and you manage one or more client or sub accounts, the Account Selector opens. Select the account you want to use for this transaction, or use the search function in the Account Selector to find the desired account. Click Continue to submit your account selection and close the Account Selector.

  3. Select Depository / Trading Currency Change

    Image of the transfer positions panel in Portal.

  4. Select the Search Type

    Image of the depository switch search type dropwdown menu in portal.

  5. Enter the Parameters

    Image of the depository parameters panel in Portal.

  6. The assets will be displayed if eligible for switch. Enter the Quantity and the Switch Symbol To asset.

    • If the asset is not eligible for switch, a message will appear stating "Asset you are searching for is not eligible for Depository / Trading Currency Change"

    Image of the depository switch symbol to option in portal.

    Note: More assets may be added by repeating the steps taken above.

  7. Press Continue to review the information provided.

    Image of the review depository switch panel in Portal.

  8. Press Continue to Verify Your Identity.

    Image of the depository switch identity verification in portal.

  9. Press Continue to Save.

    Image of the depository switch sucessfully submitted in Portal.

  10. You may view this request in the Transfer Activity page.

    Image of the transaction history showing depository switch in portal.

  11. This request may only be canceled if the process has not started yet. To cancel, please navigate to the Transfer Activity page > Double click on the request > Select Cancel Request.

    Image of the depository switch cancelation request in portal.

 

Additional Resources

Learn About Position Transfers in the Portal at IBKR Campus

Visit the IBKR Client Portal Website

Visit the Fund Your Account IBKR Website

Log in to Transfer Positions