It's easy to apply for a Schwab One International® account

If you live in UK or Switzerland, please open an account via our UK website.
If you live in Hong Kong, please open an account via the website of our affiliate Charles Schwab, Hong Kong, Ltd.

Trade U.S. stocks, bonds, offshore mutual funds and more with a Schwab One International account. Start investing in the world's largest market now by opening a new account or transferring your assets to us from another firm.

To open an account, select the type of account you would like to open below, follow the simple steps, and send us your application. Please also review the Required Documents Checklist (including special requirements if a U.S. address will be used or affiliated with this account) and additional features you may want to add to your account.

Individual/Joint   Corporate   US Retirement
Important Note: Before mailing any account application materials to Schwab, please call +1-415-667-8400 to confirm the completeness of your paperwork and related documentation. Step 1 – Complete Account Application and W-8BEN Download and complete the following forms:   Schwab One International Account Application | 中文 | Español US IRS Form W-8BEN Step 2 – Prepare Required Supporting Documents Submit copies of following documents along with your account application forms:   A clear photocopy of the personal information section (with photo) and signature page of a current passport for each applicant. One bank (or financial institution) statement dated within the last six months One utility bill dated within the last six months   For full details, please see the Required Documents Checklist   Step 3 – Fund Your Account A minimum of US$10,000 is required to open a Schwab One International account. You can fund your new Schwab account through one of following methods:   Mail a check or money order along with your application forms Wire transfer to your new account - see instructions | 中文 | Español Transfer from another brokerage firm – use the Transfer Your Account form   Step 4 – Confirm Your Account Application Documentation Before mailing any account application materials to Schwab, please call +1-415-667-8400 to confirm the completeness of your paperwork and related documentation. Step 5 - Mail Your Completed Applications and Supporting Documents to Us Standard U.S. Mail Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. Attn: International Operations PO Box 2912 Phoenix, AZ 85062-2912 USA International/Overnight Mail: Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. Attn: International Operations 2423 E. Lincoln Drive Phoenix, AZ 85016-1215 USA Important Note: Before mailing any account application materials to Schwab, please call +1-415-667-8400 to confirm the completeness of your paperwork and related documentation. Step 1 – Complete Account Application and W-8BEN Download and complete the following forms:   Schwab One International Corporate Account Application Package Schwab One International Corporate Account Application Addendum (Optional) US IRS Form W-8BEN   IMPORTANT: Sign and date all completed forms. Forms cannot be processed without both signature and date. Depending on the products and services you would like to use in your account, you may need to submit one or more additional form(s).    Step 2 – Prepare Required Supporting Documents Submit copies of following documents along with your account application forms:    Your corporation's Memorandum and Articles of Association, or the equivalent. A clear photocopy of the personal information section (with photo) and signature page of a current passport for each individual listed on the account. For all beneficial owners listed on the account, please submit: One bank (or financial institution) statement dated within the last six months One utility bill dated within the last six months For an operating company, please submit following additional material: One bank (or financial institution) statement dated within the last six months for the company One utility bill dated within the last six months for the company   For full details, please see the Required Documents Checklist   Step 3 – Fund Your Account A minimum of US$10,000 is required to open a Schwab One International account. You can fund your new Schwab account through one of following methods:   Mail a check or money order along with your application forms Wire transfer to your new account - see instructions | 中文 | Español Transfer from another brokerage firm – use the Transfer Your Account form   Step 4 – Confirm Your Account Application Documentation Before mailing any account application materials to Schwab, please call +1-415-667-8400 to confirm the completeness of your paperwork and related documentation. Step 5 - Mail Your Completed Applications and Supporting Documents to Us Standard U.S. Mail Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. Attn: International Operations PO Box 2912 Phoenix, AZ 85062-2912 USA International/Overnight Mail: Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. Attn: International Operations 2423 E. Lincoln Drive Phoenix, AZ 85016 USA Important Note: Before mailing any account application materials to Schwab, please call +1-415-667-8400 to confirm the completeness of your paperwork and related documentation. Step 1 – Complete Account Application Retirement Account is only available to U.S. persons. Download and complete the following form: Schwab IRA Account Application   IMPORTANT: Sign and date all completed forms. Forms cannot be processed without both signature and date. Depending on the products and services you would like to use in your account, you may need to submit one or more additional form(s).    Step 2 – Prepare Required Supporting Documents Submit copies of following documents along with your account application forms:   A clear photocopy of the personal information section (with photo) and signature page of a current passport for each applicant. One bank (or financial institution) statement dated within the last six months One utility bill dated within the last six months   Step 3 – Fund Your Account A minimum of US$1,000 is required to open a Schwab IRA account. You can fund your new Schwab account through one of following methods:   Mail a check or money order along with your application forms Wire transfer to your new account - see instructions | 中文 | Español Transfer from another brokerage firm – use the Transfer Your Account form For full details, please see the Required Documents Checklist   Step 4 – Confirm Your Account Application Documentation Before mailing any account application materials to Schwab, please call +1-415-667-8400 to confirm the completeness of your paperwork and related documentation. Step 4 - Mail Your Completed Applications and Supporting Documents to Us Standard U.S. Mail Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. Attn: International Operations PO Box 2912 Phoenix, AZ 85062-2912 USA International/Overnight Mail: Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. Attn: International Operations 2423 E. Lincoln Drive Phoenix, AZ 85016 USA

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Our multilingual service team is here to help you with your account opening questions. Please call us at +1-415-667-7870 (from outside of the U.S.) or 877-853-1802 (in the U.S.) You can also reach us via email.

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