FundingPips names Iran, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates as restricted places of residence. Its official disclaimer also refers to jurisdictions on FATF and EU/UN sanctions lists. The three named countries therefore do not establish that every other country is eligible.
Platform access needs a separate check. The published rules exclude the United States from MT5 and exclude US residents and citizens from cTrader. Match-Trader explicitly accepts US and Canadian residents. Canada is not listed as an additional MT5 exclusion in the current platform guide.
Read the country rule and the wider restriction together
The official Get Started page, checked October 11, 2026, names Iran, Vietnam and the UAE under eligibility and sets a minimum age of 18. The same page's footer contains the broader FATF and EU/UN restriction.
That footer does not turn those categories into a complete FundingPips country-by-country list. If your residence falls into an unclear category, ask FundingPips for written confirmation before paying. A country appearing in a checkout menu does not establish that your documents, selected model and later Master Account access will be accepted.
US and Canada: which platform can you use?
| Platform | United States | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| MT5 | The US is excluded. | No additional Canada exclusion is stated in the current platform guide. |
| cTrader | US residents and citizens are excluded. | Canada is not excluded by the stated platform rule; general eligibility still applies. |
| Match-Trader | US residents are explicitly supported. | Canadian residents are explicitly supported. |
Source: FundingPips' Account Workspace. Check the platform offered for the exact account you intend to buy. The current documentation does not support a blanket “no MT5 in Canada” claim.
The Prime Account runs on MT5 and explicitly excludes the US. The Free Trial is also MT5-only. Match-Trader access to an evaluation does not establish access to those products.
Your residence and identity documents
FundingPips requires identity verification before Master Account access. Its Master Account Setup guide lists identity documents, a matching selfie and address evidence. The Get Started page specifies address evidence dated within three months. Use your actual details throughout registration.
If you have more than one citizenship, live abroad or plan to move, give support the residence, citizenship and product details needed to resolve your case. Do not assume a different passport overrides a residence restriction. The cTrader restriction expressly includes US citizenship.
Travel, VPNs and regional IP changes
The Trading Conduct and Security Standards prohibit VPN or VPS connections while accessing the trading account. They allow travel and describe location checks when an IP change looks unrealistic.
For a suspicious IP change, the documented process gives the trader an opportunity to explain or verify the location, for example with travel evidence. That protection applies to the IP-change case. The same policy says clear trading-policy violations can lead to immediate termination without prior notice.
What to settle before paying
- Read the named residence restrictions and the broader disclaimer.
- Check the platform and model together, including any planned move to Prime.
- For an unresolved case, ask support to confirm eligibility for your actual residence and citizenship. Keep the answer with your purchase record.
- Confirm which identity and address documents you can provide. If you need an exception or refund assurance, settle it before purchase.
The official disclaimer describes program fees as non-refundable except where applicable law requires otherwise. The separately advertised fourth-reward registration-fee refund applies to 2 Step Standard; it is not a promise to refund a country or KYC rejection. Ask support what applies to your case instead of treating a successful checkout as approval.
Once eligibility is clear, use the FundingPips review to compare the account's fees, loss limits and reward conditions.