What is the IG Markets August Welcome Bonus?
The IG Markets August Welcome Bonus is a promotional offer that provides eligible participants with up to S$258 cash bonus credited into their IG Markets share trading account upon meeting the qualifying conditions.
This includes:
S$188 cash bonus (for completing a trade within 30 days of account activation), and
Additional S$70 cash bonus (for completing a trade within 7 days of account activation)
To qualify, you must:
Be a new client (share trading account must be opened during the promotion period)
Deposit a minimum of S$500 in a single transaction into your account
Fulfil the 30-day holding period from the date of deposit
Execute:
At least 1 buy/sell trade within 30 days of account activation (for S$188 bonus)
At least 1 buy/sell trade and qualifying deposit within 7 days of account activation (for additional S$70 bonus)
Promotion period: 1 August 2026, 00:00 SGT – 31 August 2026, 23:59 SGT
Maximum reward: S$258 per participant
The bonus will be credited within 15 working days after all conditions are fulfilled.
This promotion is governed by the IG Markets Customer Agreement and the official August Welcome Bonus Terms and Conditions, and is applicable to share trading accounts on IG Markets only.
IG reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the promotion at its discretion.
Who is eligible?
You are eligible for the IG Markets August Welcome Bonus if you:
Have not created an IG Markets share trading account before the start of the promotion period (1 August 2026, 00:00)
Deposit at least S$500 in a single transaction during the promotion period
Execute at least 1 qualifying trade (buy/sell) during the promotion period
Complete both the qualifying deposit and trade within 30 days of account activation to receive S$188, or both within 7 days to receive an additional S$70 on top of the S$188.
Maintain the deposited funds for the full 30-day holding period from the date of deposit under the Welcome Reward conditions set out in the Terms and Conditions.
If you're already an IG Markets client
If you are already an IG Markets share trading client before 1 August 2026, 00:00, you are not eligible for this promotion, even if you have not made any deposits or trades.
IG Markets August Welcome Bonus is applicable to share trading accounts on IG Markets only.
How do I get started?
Step 1 — Open your account. During the promotion period, open an IG Markets share trading account and complete the Singpass verification process.
Step 2 — Deposit funds and place qualifying trade. Deposit a minimum of S$500 in a single transaction into your IG Markets share trading account and execute at least 1 buy/sell trade within 30 days of account activation to receive S$188. Complete the qualifying deposit and trade within 7 days of account activation to receive an additional S$70.
Step 3 — Maintain your deposit. Keep the deposited funds in your share trading account for the 30-day holding period from the date of deposit.
Once these conditions are met, you will qualify for up to S$258 welcome bonus this August. Please note that IG Markets August Welcome Bonus is applicable to share trading accounts on IG Markets only.
How and when will I receive my bonus?
If you successfully meet the promotion requirements:
The S$188 or S$258 bonus will be credited to your IG Markets share trading account
Payment will be made within 15 working days after all conditions are fulfilled (this includes the 30-day holding period)
You will receive an in-app push notification once the credit has been applied to your share trading account.
Important: Your account must remain active and open to receive the reward. Please note that IG Markets August Welcome Bonus is applicable to share trading accounts on IG Markets only.
Important restrictions
Participants may only claim one August Welcome Bonus reward
Opening multiple accounts to claim additional rewards is not allowed
IG reserves the right to cancel or refuse rewards if the promotion is abused
IG Markets August Welcome Bonus is applicable to share trading accounts on IG Markets only.
Is there any risk involved?
All trading involves risk. The value of shares and ETFs can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.
Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions
The full Terms and Conditions for August 2026 Welcome Bonus Promotion are available below.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: IG Markets Welcome Reward
These terms and conditions (the "Terms") apply to the "IG Markets Welcome Reward" promotion (the "Promotion"). By participating in the Promotion, participants agree to be bound by these Terms. All capitalised but undefined terms herein shall be deemed to have the same meaning given to such terms in your Customer Agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, this Promotion is applicable only to eligible IG Markets share trading accounts approved by IG for participation in this Promotion. This Promotion does not apply to CFD accounts, or any other IG Markets account.
The Promotion is organised by IG Asia Pte Ltd (Co. Reg. No. 200510021K) with its registered address being #27-01 Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623 ("IG").
PROMOTION DETAILS
4. This Promotion provides a Welcome Bonus of up to S$258 credited into a participant’s IG Markets share trading account (the “Welcome Reward”) upon successfully meeting all the Reward Criteria set out in these Terms. The Welcome Reward comprises
(a) a S$188 cash bonus; and
(b) an additional S$70 cash bonus, which is awarded upon meeting the applicable criteria within seven (7) days from the date your Account is activated.
PROMOTION PERIOD
5. 1 August – 31 August 2026, both days inclusive, unless subsequently modified by IG (“Promotion Period”).
REWARD CRITERIA
6. To be eligible for the Welcome Reward the participant must satisfy all of the following criteria (“Reward Criteria”):
(a) successfully open an IG Markets share trading account (your “Account”) by completing all necessary steps for account opening on the IG Markets app, including passing all required verifications, and the customer account review;
(b) successfully deposit a minimum of S$500 in a single transaction (“Qualifying Deposit”) and execute:
i. at least one (1) Qualifying Trade within thirty (30) days from the date of account activation to be eligible for the S$188 cash bonus; and
ii. at least one (1) Qualifying Trade within seven (7) days from the date of account activation to be eligible for the additional S$70 cash bonus;
(c) This promotion is applicable only to participants who create a new account during the promotional period.
(d) A Net Deposit of at least $500 must be maintained at all times for 30 consecutive days from the date of deposit (the "Holding Period"). For the avoidance of doubt, funds transferred from another account on IG Markets into the share trading account will not be treated as a qualifying deposit for the purpose of meeting the minimum Net Deposit requirement. In addition, any Withdrawal or Funds Transfer across accounts on IG Markets that would cause the Net Deposit in the Shares account to fall below $500 is not permitted during the holding period;
(e) you must not be an employee (or any relation or partner or agent of an employee) of IG or any entity of IG Group;
(f) you must be fully authorised to operate your Account; and
(g) you must comply with all provisions set out in these Terms and must not breach or infringe upon any of them.
7. The participant can only claim a maximum of one Welcome Reward under this
Promotion. Participants are strictly not allowed to open multiple Accounts.
8. Successful participants will be notified by the in-app push notification and will have their Welcome Reward credited into their Account within 15 working days, once the conditions are fulfilled. In order for a successful participant to receive the Welcome Reward the participant’s Account must be valid and not be closed or terminated.
OTHER DETAILS
9. We are the sole arbiter of the Welcome Reward promotion, these Terms and any other issues arising under the Welcome Reward promotion. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to (i) preclude you from participating in the Welcome Reward promotion; and/or (ii) alter, amend or terminate the Welcome Reward promotion or any aspect of it at any time and without prior notice, either as a whole or in relation to you only. If we make any changes to these Terms, we may notify you of such changes by posting the modified terms on our website. By continuing to trade us, you will be deemed to have accepted any such modified terms.
10. Unless otherwise stated in these Terms, all dates are determined in accordance with Singapore time.
11. We will not be liable for any losses incurred by you as a result of your trading on the IG Markets app. Trading is a high-risk activity, and it is possible to lose your initial investment.
12. For assistance or clarification, please email clients.sg@igmarkets.com
13. Any dispute or situation not covered by these Terms will be resolved by our management in a manner it deems to be fairest to all concerned and that decision shall be final and binding on all parties. We reserve the right to refuse to pay out or to credit to your Account if
(i) we have reasonable belief that the Promotion is being abused in any way (including any form of manipulation of transactions);
(ii) we believe that the terms of the Customer Agreement have been breached in any way; and/or
(iii) we have suspended or closed your Account in accordance with the provisions of the Customer Agreement. We will not have any obligation to any person in terms of this Promotion if such person, in our sole opinion, abuses the spirit or intention of the Promotion.
14. If, at any time, all or any part of any provision of these Terms are or become illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect under the law of any jurisdiction, such provision(s) shall not affect or impair the legality, validity or enforceability in that jurisdiction of the remainder of that provision or all other provisions of these Terms or the legality, validity or enforceability under the law of any other jurisdiction of that provision or all other provisions of these Terms.
15. Each person who participates or attempts to participate in the Promotion agrees that IG may disclose personal information in accordance with IG's Privacy Notice and Access Policy. For the avoidance of doubt, each such person consents to IG exchanging, using and disclosing their personal information (including their name, and date of birth) for the purposes of facilitating their participation or attempted participation in this Promotion.
16. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore and shall by subject to the jurisdiction of the Singaporean courts.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
17. In these Terms:
“Account” means an IG Markets share trading account designated by IG as eligible for this Promotion, and excludes any CFD account, or any other IG account.
“Customer Agreement” means the IG Markets customer agreement made between IG and you, governing the basis on which IG provides services to you and the dealings between IG and you.
"Net Deposit" means the total amount of cash deposited into your Account less the total amount of cash withdrawn from your Account, calculated on a cumulative basis from the date of the Qualifying Deposit. For the avoidance of doubt, Net Deposit does not include any trading gains, losses, fees, or bonuses credited to your Account.
“Qualifying Trade” refers to a share or ETF transaction executed on the IG Markets share trading platform. To constitute a Qualifying Trade, the transaction must be initiated directly by the participant and not by IG acting on your behalf (including any system-generated trades) or by any third party acting on the participant’s behalf.
"Withdrawal" means any transfer of cash out of the Account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a qualifying trade?
“Qualifying Trade” refers to a share or ETF transaction executed on the IG Markets share trading platform. To constitute a Qualifying Trade, the transaction must be initiated directly by the participant and not by IG acting on your behalf (including any system-generated trades) or by any third party acting on the participant’s behalf.
Do I need a promo code to receive this bonus?
No promo code is required. The Welcome Reward is applied automatically once you meet all the qualifying conditions, and will be credited within 15 working days after all requirements (including the 30-day holding period) are fulfilled.
Can you share the Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) with me?
Yes. The full Terms and Conditions IG Markets August Welcome Bonus Promotion are available here IG Markets – August Welcome Bonus Terms and Conditions.
Can I receive more than one bonus?
Each participant will receive either S$188 or S$258, depending on whether both the qualifying deposit and trade are fulfilled within 30 days or both within 7 days, respectively.
When will the reward be paid?
The reward will be credited to your share trading account within 15 working days after all conditions are met (this includes the 30-day holding period).
What happens if I withdraw my deposit early?
If your deposit is not maintained for the full 30-day holding period, you may become ineligible for the reward.
Who should I contact for assistance?
For support or clarification, you may contact: clients.sg@igmarkets.com
My bonus has been delayed, can you follow up?
If you believe there has been a delay in receiving your bonus, please contact clients.sg@igmarkets.com
Am I eligible for this promotion?
You are eligible for the IG Markets August Welcome Bonus if you:
Have not created an IG Markets share trading account before the start of the promotion period (1 August 2026, 00:00)
Deposit at least S$500 in a single transaction during the promotion period
Execute at least 1 qualifying trade (buy/sell) during the promotion period
Complete the deposit and trade requirements within 30 days of account activation to receive S$188, or within 7 days to receive an additional S$70 on top of the S$188.
Maintain the deposited funds for the full 30-day holding period from the date of deposit under the Welcome Reward conditions set out in the Terms and Conditions.
If you're already an IG Markets client
If you are already an IG Markets client before 1 August 2026, 00:00, you are not eligible for this promotion, even if you have not made any deposits or trades.
IG Markets August Welcome Bonus is applicable to share trading accounts on IG Markets only.
What counts as a qualifying trade for the welcome bonus?
“Qualifying Trade” refers to a share or ETF transaction executed on the IG Markets share trading platform. To constitute a Qualifying Trade, the transaction must be initiated directly by the participant and not by IG acting on your behalf (including any system-generated trades) or by any third party acting on the participant’s behalf.
What is the deposit holding period required to qualify?
You must maintain your deposit by keeping the deposited funds in your account for the 30-day holding period.
I didn't complete the required number of trades in time — can I still receive the bonus?
Failure to complete the required number of trades will render you ineligible for the promotion.
I was unaware of the conditions when I signed up — can an exception be made?
Exceptions are generally not granted. However, if you wish to pursue this further, please contact clients.sg@igmarkets.com
I fulfilled what I thought was required but it wasn't counted — can you review my case?
Please contact clients.sg@igmarkets.com if you would like us to review your case.
I only missed the requirement by a small amount — can the bonus still be credited?
All requirements must be fully met in order to qualify for the bonus.
Is this promotion for new clients only, or can existing clients participate?
This promotion is only available to new clients who sign up and open an IG Markets share trading account during the promotion period (1 August 2026, 00:00 to 31 August 2026, 23:59).
I had a technical issue that prevented me from meeting the criteria — can this be waived?
Please contact clients.sg@igmarkets.com if you would like us to review your case.
What is the status of my Singsaver reward?
Please contact SingSaver directly for any queries related to SingSaver rewards.
What is the status of my MoneySmart reward?
Please contact MoneySmart directly for any queries related to MoneySmart rewards.
What is the status of my Beansprout reward?
Please contact Beansprout directly for any queries related to Beansprout rewards.
What is the status of my Shopback reward?
Please contact Shopback directly for any queries related to Shopback rewards.
I signed up through SingSaver/MoneySmart/Beansprout/Shopback — is that reward the same as the IG Markets Welcome Bonus?
Each affiliate offers its own reward in addition to the IG Markets Welcome Bonus. Please visit the affiliate's page for full details, as well as the terms and conditions of their reward.
I was told I would receive my welcome bonus — where is it?
Payment will be made within 15 working days after all conditions are fulfilled. If you have not received your reward and believe you qualify, please contact clients.sg@igmarkets.com
Can you unsubscribe me from marketing emails?
If you wish to unsubscribe from marketing emails, please scroll to the bottom of any email we've sent and click "Unsubscribe".
I made my first trade before the start of the promotion period — am I still eligible?
No. You will not be eligible if you placed a trade before the promotion period began. This promotion is only available to new clients who created their IG Markets share trading account during the promotion period.
I made my first deposit before the start of the promotion period but I have not placed any trades yet — am I still eligible?
No. You will not be eligible if you placed a trade before the promotion period began. This promotion is only available to new clients who created their IG Markets share trading account during the promotion period.
Can I withdraw during the 30-day holding period as long as I maintain the minimum deposit requirement?
Yes. A Net Deposit of at least $500 must be maintained at all times for 30 consecutive days from the date of deposit (the "Holding Period"). For the avoidance of doubt, any Withdrawal or Funds Transfer across accounts on IG Markets that would cause the Net Deposit in the Shares account to fall below $500 is not permitted during the holding period;
What is the definition of "Net Deposit"?
"Net Deposit" means the total amount of cash deposited into your Account less the total amount of cash withdrawn from your Account, calculated on a cumulative basis from the date of the Qualifying Deposit. For the avoidance of doubt, Net Deposit does not include any trading gains, losses, fees, or bonuses credited to your Account.
I already have an IG CFD account — am I eligible?
Yes. Existing IG CFD clients who have not previously opened an IG Markets share trading account are eligible for this promotion, provided all other conditions are met.
What is the deadline for making my qualifying deposit?
To receive the S$188 bonus, you must make your qualifying deposit and complete at least one qualifying trade within 30 days of account activation. To receive the full S$258 bonus, both the qualifying deposit and qualifying trade must be completed within 7 days of account activation.
Can I invest my S$500 deposit straight away, or does it need to stay as cash?
You can invest your deposit immediately. The 30-day holding period is based on your Net Deposit (total deposits minus total withdrawals) remaining at or above S$500 — it is not affected by the market value of your investments.
I deposited more than S$500 — can I withdraw the excess during the holding period?
Yes. Withdrawals are permitted during the holding period as long as your Net Deposit does not fall below S$500.
What deposit methods are accepted?
All standard deposit methods are accepted, including bank transfer, PayNow, and debit card. Please note that credit card charges are not considered a withdrawal for the purposes of the Net Deposit calculation.
Is there a minimum trade size, and do fractional shares qualify?
There is no minimum trade value. Any share or ETF transaction qualifies, including fractional shares from as low as S$1.
Are there any restrictions on withdrawing or using the bonus once it's credited?
No. Once the welcome bonus has been credited to your share trading account, there are no restrictions on withdrawing or using it.
