Explains how FBS bonus credit works in Forex/CFD trading, including Deposit Bonus caps and tiers, how withdrawals reduce credit, expiration/removal triggers, and the anti-abuse rules that can disqualify accounts.
Rules & Terms of Bonus Promotions of FBS Table of Contents
- The main types of FBS bonus promotions you’ll run into
- The golden rule: bonus credit is not balance money
- Eligibility rules you should assume apply to most FBS promos
- FBS Deposit Bonus: the core rules that control everything
- Deposit Bonus limits: caps matter more than the headline percentage
- Deposit Bonus percentages on additional deposits (tiered by deposit size)
- Withdrawal impact: how bonus credit is reduced when you take money out
- Bonus expiration and removal: when credit disappears
- Fraud and abuse rules: what gets you disqualified
- Quest and campaign promos: how “rewards for progress” are typically structured
- The platform-level foundation: promotions sit on top of the client agreement
- Practical takeaways for Forex traders using FBS bonuses
- FBS account opening steps
- Step One: create your FBS Trader Area profile
- Step Two: open your first trading account inside the Trader Area
- Step Three: understand how many accounts you can open
- Step Four: complete verification so your account runs without restrictions
- Step Five: choose how you will trade: FBS app, MT4, or MT5
- Step Six: fund your trading account
- Step Seven: confirm account connection and prepare your first trade
- Step Eight: place your first trade the correct way
- Step Nine: know what blocks new traders during account opening
In Forex and CFD trading, a “bonus” is not the same thing as cash in your trading balance. FBS bonus promotions are built to give traders extra trading capacity (more margin room and flexibility) while keeping strict controls that prevent abuse. If you treat a bonus like withdrawable money, you’ll misunderstand most of the rules that govern it.
Across FBS promotions, you’ll see the same core logic:
- Bonus funds are typically credit, not cash.
- Credit is meant to support trading margin, not withdrawals.
- Profit earned while trading can be withdrawable, but the bonus credit itself is not.
- If you remove your own money, the bonus is often reduced or removed in a defined way.
- FBS can cancel the bonus and block promotion access if it detects behavior the terms classify as abusive.
That structure is especially clear in FBS’s Deposit Bonus terms, where the bonus is explicitly described as non-withdrawable credit used to increase trading liquidity and margin availability.
The main types of FBS bonus promotions you’ll run into
FBS promotions tend to fall into a few practical categories:
Deposit-based bonuses (credit added after you fund the account)
These promotions add non-withdrawable credit after eligible deposits. The Deposit Bonus is the cleanest example because it lays out the credit mechanics, limits, and removal rules in detail.
Task, quest, and campaign promos (rewards for completing trading activity milestones)
These promotions track your progress through tasks (often deposit + trading volume) and unlock rewards as you progress. FBS has run “quest” style campaigns where rewards unlock automatically and only real accounts qualify, with some instruments excluded.
Cashback-style rewards (rebates linked to trading volume)
Some promotions include cashback as a per-lot refund credited to the trading account once a reward tier is unlocked (for example, fixed cash amounts per lot depending on the reward).
The golden rule: bonus credit is not balance money
FBS Deposit Bonus terms make the boundary very clear:
- The bonus is granted exclusively for trading.
- The bonus cannot be withdrawn under any conditions.
- It exists to increase trading liquidity and margin availability.
- Profit made while trading with bonus support can be withdrawn (subject to normal account rules).
So the “bonus” is best understood as temporary credit that increases usable margin, not as cash you can take out.
Eligibility rules you should assume apply to most FBS promos
While each promotion has its own terms, several rules show up repeatedly across bonus systems and campaign promos:
Only eligible accounts qualify
For the Deposit Bonus, FBS states the bonus can be available for Standard and Cent accounts and is granted to eligible clients who deposit during the promo period.
Real accounts (not demo) are used for reward qualification
Quest/campaign promos explicitly state that only real trading accounts qualify.
FBS can refuse, cancel, or limit bonus access
In the Deposit Bonus terms, FBS reserves the right to refuse to grant the bonus at its discretion and can modify, suspend, or terminate the program.
Instrument restrictions may apply
Quest/campaign promos can exclude some instruments. This matters because your trading volume may only count on permitted symbols.
FBS Deposit Bonus: the core rules that control everything
If you want to understand how FBS bonus mechanics work, the Deposit Bonus terms are the blueprint.
How the bonus is added
- The bonus is automatically granted to eligible clients who make a qualifying deposit during the promotional period.
- No extra activation steps are required.
- If you want to decline it, that is handled through support.
What the bonus does inside your trading account
- The bonus increases trading liquidity and supports margin availability.
- When trades are executed, the system uses your own balance first, then utilizes bonus funds.
Deposit Bonus limits: caps matter more than the headline percentage
FBS sets explicit ceilings for how much bonus credit you can receive:
- Maximum bonus per deposit: $10,000
- Total bonus limit across all client accounts: $25,000
- The total limit can be reached more than once (meaning the structure allows repeated earning within the stated framework).
These caps define how much margin support you can accumulate from the promotion, regardless of how often you deposit.
Deposit Bonus percentages on additional deposits (tiered by deposit size)
FBS states the first qualifying deposit after the program launch receives a 100% bonus, and additional deposits can receive a bonus based on a tier table.
For subsequent deposits, the bonus percentage scales with deposit size (and still respects the per-deposit cap). The table in the terms lists:
| Deposit amount | Bonus percentage |
|---|---|
| $100–250 | 10% |
| $250–500 | 20% |
| $500–1,000 | 30% |
| $1,000–2,500 | 40% |
| $2,500–5,000 | 50% |
| $5,000+ | 60% |
If your account is denominated in a non-USD currency, the deposit amount is converted to USD at the exchange rate used at the time of deposit for the tier calculation.
Withdrawal impact: how bonus credit is reduced when you take money out
This is one of the most important Forex bonus rules, because it affects how long your credit support stays active.
Under the Deposit Bonus terms:
- You can withdraw your deposit and profits at any time.
- But if you withdraw funds, the bonus will be deducted in an equivalent amount to the withdrawn funds.
- If the withdrawal is larger than the remaining bonus, the bonus is fully removed.
That’s the key tradeoff: you can take money out, but you give up some or all of the bonus credit support when you do.
Bonus expiration and removal: when credit disappears
FBS defines specific conditions that remove the Deposit Bonus from the account:
- If your own funds are completely lost and equity drops to or below the bonus amount (meaning real funds are no longer present to support trading), the bonus expires and is removed.
- If the trading account is archived or closed, the bonus is removed.
- If the bonus is fully utilized in trading (its margin effect is exhausted), it is removed.
- The bonus automatically expires after 28 days without deposit or trading activity (specifically, opening new positions).
Also:
- If a deposit is reversed (chargeback/rollback), the corresponding bonus is canceled.
For Forex traders, this means bonus credit is “use it or lose it” within the activity rules, and it is tightly linked to genuine funded trading.
Fraud and abuse rules: what gets you disqualified
Bonus promotions are a magnet for loophole attempts, so the rules explicitly target behavior that tries to extract value without real market exposure.
In the Deposit Bonus terms, FBS can disqualify clients and remove the bonus if it determines violations such as:
- Creating multiple accounts to receive multiple bonuses
- Manipulating or artificially inflating trading volume to gain unfair advantage
- Arbitrage trading or market manipulation using the bonus
- Trades that do not reflect genuine market risk
- Any activity that violates compliance and risk policies
If suspected, the actions listed can include bonus removal, restrictions on future promotions, and temporary or permanent suspension.
So the real principle is simple: bonus credit is for real Forex trading exposure, not for engineered volume or hedged structures designed to neutralize risk while farming promotional value.
Quest and campaign promos: how “rewards for progress” are typically structured
FBS has run quest-style campaigns with a progression model. The public promo description includes several structural rules that are common in these campaigns:
- Only real trading accounts qualify.
- Some instruments are excluded.
- Rewards unlock automatically as you progress.
These promos often use a “task currency” (such as points or gems) to track progress, but the core requirement is usually tied to deposit activity and trading volume (lots), meaning your participation is measured by actual Forex trades executed.
Cashback inside campaigns
Campaign promos can include cashback rewards described as a per-lot refund credited to the trading account in fixed amounts depending on the unlocked reward.
In a Forex context, that means the promotion is paying you a small rebate based on trading volume, but only after the promo unlock conditions are satisfied.
The platform-level foundation: promotions sit on top of the client agreement
Bonus terms don’t exist alone. They sit on top of the broader client agreement framework, which gives the broker the right to monitor activity, enforce compliance standards, and take action when it sees inconsistent or suspicious behavior.
That matters because even if you meet the “headline” requirement (like deposit size), promotion access can still be limited if the broker detects patterns associated with fraud, non-genuine activity, or policy violations.
Practical takeaways for Forex traders using FBS bonuses
Treat bonus credit as margin support, not money
It can expand your usable margin, but it is not withdrawable cash.
Plan withdrawals knowing the bonus will shrink
With the Deposit Bonus, withdrawing funds triggers an equivalent bonus deduction, and large withdrawals can erase the bonus entirely.
Activity matters
Inactivity can remove bonus credit. If you stop opening new positions for the defined inactivity window, the credit can expire.
Trade like a real participant
Multi-account structures, volume manipulation, and arbitrage tactics tied to the bonus are explicitly targeted for disqualification.
Campaign promos can exclude instruments
If a quest promo excludes certain symbols, trading those instruments may not count toward reward progress.
FBS bonus promotions in Forex are designed around a consistent model:
- Credit supports margin
- Credit is not withdrawable
- Profits may be withdrawable
- Withdrawals reduce bonus credit
- Inactivity and loss of real funds can remove the bonus
- Anti-abuse controls are strict and enforced
FBS account opening steps
Opening a Forex trading account with FBS follows a clear sequence: create your Trader Area profile, open one or more trading accounts inside it, complete verification so all functions unlock, fund the account, then connect your credentials to a trading platform like MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5. Each stage has a purpose. Registration creates your client profile. Trading account creation generates your platform login and account settings (currency, leverage, account type). Verification confirms identity and address so account features work without restrictions. Funding moves money into a specific trading account so you can place trades with real margin.
Step One: create your FBS Trader Area profile
Your Trader Area is the control center where you open accounts, complete verification, manage deposits and withdrawals, and view account credentials. The profile creation step is simple: you register on the FBS website or through the FBS app.
During registration, you choose a sign-up method and submit the required basic details for account creation. FBS supports registering by entering details manually and also supports sign-up through connected services (social sign-in options). After registration, you have an account that can log in to the Trader Area using your chosen credentials.
At this stage, the key goal is to secure access to the Trader Area:
- Use a strong password you do not reuse on other services.
- Use an email address you can reliably access, because account access and security flows depend on it.
- Keep your registration details consistent with your real documents, because verification relies on matching information later.
This completes the “profile creation” part. You now have a Trader Area login.
Step Two: open your first trading account inside the Trader Area
Your Trader Area profile is not the same thing as a trading account. A trading account is what you connect to a platform (MT4/MT5) to place orders, manage positions, and see live pricing.
Inside the Trader Area, you open an account by choosing the settings that define how that account will operate. Key choices commonly include:
Platform choice: MT4 or MT5
FBS supports opening real accounts intended for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. If you already know which platform you want, pick it now because the account credentials are created for that platform environment. If you plan to use both, you can open multiple accounts and keep each one organized by platform type.
Account currency
The base currency determines how your balance, equity, and PnL are displayed. Choose a currency you plan to deposit and withdraw in, because this reduces conversion steps.
Leverage
Leverage defines how much margin is required per position size. Higher leverage reduces margin required, but it does not reduce risk. A leverage setting is part of account configuration and is selected during account opening.
Account type
FBS commonly offers account structures such as Standard and Cent in its account lineup, and those choices affect position sizing and how you experience margin and volume. A Cent account is often used when traders want smaller nominal position sizing in cent units rather than full base currency units.
Demo vs real
You can open demo accounts to practice with a virtual balance, and you can open real accounts to trade live. Demo accounts include an “initial balance” selection during creation, while real accounts rely on deposits to fund trading.
Once you confirm the settings, the Trader Area generates your trading account credentials. These include account number/login and server details used when connecting to MT4/MT5.
Step Three: understand how many accounts you can open
FBS allows multiple trading accounts under one Trader Area so traders can separate strategies, platforms, or account types. There are limits and conditions for opening many accounts. FBS states you can open up to a defined number of accounts of each type within one Trader Area when verification is completed and when total deposits across accounts meet the stated threshold.
This matters because many traders open:
- One account for manual Forex trading
- One account for testing Expert Advisors
- One account for a separate risk profile (lower leverage, smaller sizing)
- One demo account for platform practice
Keeping accounts separated helps with tracking performance and controlling risk.
Step Four: complete verification so your account runs without restrictions
Verification is not a cosmetic step. It is the gate that unlocks full access to Trader Area functions and reduces friction when you deposit, withdraw, or open additional accounts. Verification is built around proving identity and residence, and FBS also uses a camera-based liveness check in its updated flow.
The verification path is straightforward:
Part A: enter personal data exactly as shown on your documents
Before uploading files, you fill in the required fields. The rule here is strict: your personal data must match the document data. If your document shows a full legal name, you enter that full legal name. If the document includes a specific spelling or order of names, use the same. This consistency is what allows verification to pass smoothly.
Part B: upload proof of identity and proof of address
FBS requires identity verification using a government-issued identity document. The process includes selecting your document type and issuing country, then uploading clear color copies. FBS also requests address proof in the same submission flow.
FBS specifies accepted file formats and maximum combined upload size for these documents. It also states that information must be clearly visible and easy to read.
Practical document quality rules that matter in real life:
- Use good lighting and avoid glare.
- Capture all document edges in frame.
- Avoid blur and compression artifacts.
- Do not block any field with fingers or reflections.
- Upload the document in color so stamps, security elements, and text contrast remain clear.
These are not optional “nice-to-haves.” They determine whether the submission is readable, and readability is the baseline requirement.
Part C: pass the liveness check with your camera
In the updated verification process, FBS includes a liveness check step using your device camera. This confirms that the person submitting verification is a live human presence rather than a static image. You complete it as part of the verification flow, and the system uses the camera interaction to validate identity during the check.
Part D: receive verified status in the Trader Area
After you submit and the verification is processed, the Trader Area shows your verification status clearly in the dashboard interface. Verified status is the signal that your identity checks are accepted and your account can proceed with normal operations.
Step Five: choose how you will trade: FBS app, MT4, or MT5
Once your trading account exists, you decide how you will place orders. FBS supports trading through MetaTrader platforms and also supports a mobile workflow that can pass your account details into MetaTrader for quicker login.
Using MetaTrader on mobile
A common setup is:
- Install MetaTrader on your phone
- Use your trading account credentials to log in
- Select the correct broker entry when adding an account inside MetaTrader
FBS also describes a workflow where the Trader Area app can open MetaTrader with account data already filled in, so you only complete the final credential step inside MetaTrader.
Using MetaTrader on desktop
Desktop setup is similar:
- Install MT4 or MT5
- Log in with your trading account login, password, and the correct server
- Confirm you see live prices and can open a trade ticket
This is the standard workflow for traders who use charting, templates, and Expert Advisors.
Step Six: fund your trading account
A real Forex trading account becomes active for live trading once it is funded. Funding is done inside the Trader Area, and you choose which specific trading account receives the deposit.
FBS describes a structured deposit flow that follows the same pattern across web and app:
- Open the finances section
- Choose Deposit
- Select a payment method available in your region
- Select the trading account to receive funds
- Enter the required payment details
- Enter the deposit amount and confirm
FBS states it supports a large set of payment methods and positions the deposit flow as a direct, step-based process inside the Trader Area.
FBS also states that you can deposit from a low starting amount and that it supports many payment methods across regions. Funding availability and method list depend on your location because payment options are offered based on the country profile in the Trader Area.
Step Seven: confirm account connection and prepare your first trade
After deposit, you complete a basic readiness checklist:
Confirm the correct account is selected
If you have multiple accounts (Standard, Cent, demo, MT4, MT5), confirm that:
- The funded account is the one you are logging into on MetaTrader
- The account you see in MetaTrader matches the one shown in the Trader Area
This avoids the common mistake of depositing to one account and logging into another.
Confirm symbol availability and pricing feed
Inside MetaTrader, watch the Market Watch/Quotes list. Add the Forex pairs you plan to trade and confirm they show moving bid/ask pricing. This validates you are connected to the server correctly.
Set risk controls before clicking Buy or Sell
Account opening is not complete until your risk setup is clear. The most important controls are:
- Position size rules (lot size for Standard accounts, smaller sizing for Cent)
- Maximum risk per trade based on stop loss distance
- Maximum open exposure across correlated pairs
- A rule for avoiding trades during unstable spreads if your strategy cannot tolerate it
These are not “advanced” ideas. They are basic execution rules that protect a new Forex account from early, avoidable losses.
Step Eight: place your first trade the correct way
Opening your first trade is not about speed. It’s about doing it correctly so you trust your workflow.
A clean first-trade workflow looks like this:
- Pick one major Forex pair you understand (for example, EURUSD)
- Open a chart and select a timeframe you normally use
- Decide the trade direction based on your plan
- Set lot size appropriate for your equity and risk limit
- Set stop loss and take profit levels before entering
- Place the order
- Verify the trade appears in the open positions tab and the SL/TP values are correct
This is the same workflow you will repeat over and over. Your objective is consistency.
FBS provides platform tutorials for getting started on MetaTrader, including guidance that aligns with the standard sequence of logging in and placing trades through MT4/MT5.
Step Nine: know what blocks new traders during account opening
Most problems during account opening are mechanical and easy to avoid if you understand the system.
Verification rejection due to unclear documents
If the photo is not readable, the submission fails. The fix is always the same: retake the photo with better light, reduce glare, capture the full document, and ensure the upload is a clear color image.
FBS explicitly requires that uploaded information is clearly visible and easy to read.
Entering profile details that do not match documents
If your entered data does not match the identity document data, verification does not pass cleanly. The correct approach is to align spelling, order, and format with the official document.
Depositing to the wrong account
When you have multiple accounts, it is easy to choose the wrong one in the deposit menu. Always select the correct account inside the deposit step.
Logging into the wrong MetaTrader server
MT4/MT5 login requires the correct server selection. If you choose the wrong broker entry or server, the login fails or connects you to a different environment. The fix is selecting the correct FBS broker entry in MetaTrader and using the exact credentials generated in the Trader Area.
You can consider the FBS account opening process completed when:
- You can log in to the Trader Area without issues
- At least one real trading account is created with the platform type you want (MT4 or MT5)
- Verification status is approved in the dashboard
- You have successfully funded the intended trading account
- You can log into MetaTrader and see live quotes
- You can place a trade and manage it with stop loss and take profit tools
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