Currency conversion in IBKR
Easily convert cash from one currency to another in IBKR
Currency conversion in IBKR
Easily convert cash from one currency to another using the currency conversion tool.
To perform a conversion, select the currency you want to sell and enter the amount of the currency you want to buy.
For more details, visit the IBKR currency conversion guide.
Automatic currency conversions may be triggered when your account accumulates balances — positive or negative — in currencies other than your base currency, with a notional value of less than 20 USD. This threshold is set by IBKR and may be subject to change; refer to the IBKR website for the latest figures.
Commissions applied and minimum per order
For a full breakdown of commissions charged by IBKR for currency conversions, visit the IBKR FX commissions page.
The minimum commission per order is 2 USD. This figure is set by IBKR and may be subject to change.