New Account Instructions

4 Easy Steps to Completing Your Account

1. Online Account Application
  Complete our easy, online account application.
 
2. Print Overview
  Print the application overview. Additional documentation may be required (see below). You can also FedEx it to us FREE.
 
3. Additional Documents
 

Corporate Accounts
Please include relevant portions of your corporate articles.
Corporate Resolutions Form (PDF)

IRAs
• Select and download appropriate forms from the right.

Non-U.S. Residents
Original signatures on the account overview, the Foreign Individual Tax form (W-8 BEN) , and a copy of a government issued photo id must be received before an account number is established.

Trust Accounts
Include supporting documentation from your trust document discussing establishment date, trustees and authorized investment strategies.

   
4. Deposits, Withdrawals & Transfers
 

Account Transfers to optionsXpress
View transfer instructions.

Depositing Checks
View check writing instructions

Wire Instructions
View wire instructions

Direct Deposit
Complete and send the signed original application to optionsXpress
Automated Funds Transfer Form

Money Markets/Check Writing
Get free check writing in your account.
View our Money Market FAQ
Check Writing Request Form (PDF)

Deposit Slips
Log in to your account and generate custom deposit slips.
Deposit Slips

 
Mail forms to
optionsXpress, Inc.
P. O. Box 2197
Chicago, IL 60690-2197
Links to Downloadable Forms