Spread betting with Finansbet couldn't be simpler. For greater speed and anonymity, you can trade online or if you prefer, we also offer a full telephone service. Please note that you will need an email account as contract notes are sent via email and your statement is only available online. The following information gives you a step-by-step guide on how to make a spread bet with Finansbet .

Important notes:

• Please note that every bet/trade generates an automatic stop-loss, which you can amend when you make a bet or at a later date via your Order Book. These stops are not guaranteed.
• Please do not assume that we operate our business in the same way as other spread betting companies. Full details of how we conduct our business can be found here, in our corporate brochure or in our terms & condition.
• You will find information about Spread Betting and managing your account in our Beginners Guide.
• If you have a question, please check the Frequently Asked Questions section or click here.
• If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact us either by email on support@finansbet.com or telephone +44 (0)20 7456 7049.

The instructions provided here relate to both a Live Trading Account and Demo Account.

Log into your account

Log in to your account using your chosen username or password. If you have forgotten either of these please contact us by telephone on +44 (0)20 7456 7049.

If you have a Live & Demo account, the two accounts are completely independent of one another and therefore you will require different usernames and passwords for each account.

You can log in to your Live account by entering your username and password details in the box on the  right hand side of the home page (see image below). To log into your Demo Account please click on the Login to Simulator button on the homepage.

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Calculate the minimum deposit

Before you begin trading, you will need to deposit some funds into your account. You can calculate the minimum amount required by looking at our Product Information sheets which are found on our homepage.

To calculate your minimum deposit, select the product you wish to trade and then multiply your stake (i.e. how much you wish to bet per point) by the Minimum IMR detailed in the Product Information.

For example, if you wish to bet on the Daily FTSE with £1 per point, you would multiply £1 x 30 (Min IMR for Daily FTSE), your initial deposit would be £30. If you want to make a bet on a share, you can find details of the Min IMR on our website in the information button located to the right of the product.

Your automatic stop-loss is calculated as 80% of the funds on your account, or if you have sufficient funds on your account, the system will generate a stop-loss calculated at 80% of the Max CGSL (computer generated stop-loss). If your stop-loss is set at the MAX CGSL level, you can move it closer in or further away by amending your stop-loss (see details to follow).

In the Daily FTSE example above therefore, your stop-loss will be set at 24 points away from your opening trade. More information about Stop-Losses follows.

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Deposit funds online

Funds can be deposited online using a debit or credit card (2% fee for credit cards) or over the telephone. To deposit fund online, click the "Credit My Account" button and follow the instructions.  Further details about depositing funds can be found in the Customer Support section.