How to Sign up for a Webull Account
Opening a Webull account is a fairly simple process. Use the steps below to move through the application.
Webull Account Opening Requirements
Webull accepts applications from citizens of Brazil, USA, India, Turkey, the Philippines, New Zealand,
Canada, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and China. Other nationalities are not on the broker’s list at the moment.
Eligible applicants must have a U.S. residential address and a valid tax ID number. This can be either a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
Webull may ask for more information to confirm identity, residency, or immigration status. This could include a phone number, valid visa, U.S. driver’s license, permanent resident card, passport, or another accepted form of identification.
Open a Webull Account
Visit Webull Website
Webull Account Opening Approval
A Webull account application is generally reviewed and approved within 24 hours. The process can take longer if Webull needs extra information, if uploaded documents are unclear, or if the application requires additional review.
Opening a Webull Account
Starting a Webull investing account is straightforward. You can apply for a self-directed account or a
robo account. To begin, click the promotion link -
Claim 12 free stocks worth up to $3,600, plus a 3.5% match on IRA deposits with Webull.
There are orange and blue buttons to open an account. Click on any one of them.
The next screen begins the application process. Webull asks for a mobile phone number or email address. After you enter it, Webull will send a verification code that must be entered on the page. Once that step is finished, you’ll create a password. At that point, you can log in to Webull’s website and explore its software before completing a brokerage account application.
Opening an actual investing account takes a few additional steps. After logging in, find the blue button for opening an account. Follow the prompts and provide the information Webull requests. Webull states that applying for a brokerage account will not affect your credit history or credit score.
As noted above, you may need to upload a driver’s license or another accepted document to verify your U.S. residency or identity. The mobile app may be the easiest way to complete this step using the same phone number or email address and password used to create the login.
Webull will also ask for details such as an email address, mailing address, physical residential address, employment information, date of birth, and account type. A PO Box can be used only as a mailing address, not as the physical address for the account.
A robo account will require more information. A questionnaire takes about 10 minutes to fill out. The details help Webull’s computer algorithm to create an appropriate portfolio.
Applicants who are treated as non-U.S. persons for tax purposes may be required to fill out and submit Form W-8BEN.
Available Account Types
Webull offers individual taxable accounts, Roth IRAs, Traditional IRAs, Rollover IRAs, joint accounts, custodial accounts, entity accounts, futures accounts, crypto accounts, event accounts, and advisor accounts. Entity accounts include LLCs, C-Corps, and S-Corps. Entity accounts are required to deposit at least $100,000 at account opening. Other tax structures do not have any minimum deposit requirements. A robo account opened under any eligible tax format requires a $100 minimum investment. An entity account must have a separate login.
An individual taxable self-directed brokerage account can be opened as either a cash or margin account. A margin account allows borrowing against eligible holdings, which adds both extra buying power and additional risk. Enabling margin requires extra online paperwork. One customer can have one individual cash account and one individual margin account.
For retirement accounts, Webull offers Traditional, Roth, and Rollover IRAs. Webull allows one of each IRA type per customer.
Webull currently offers joint and custodial accounts, while some other account structures may not be available.
Open a Webull Account
Visit Webull Website
Making the Initial Deposit
Once the account is approved, the next step is to fund it so trading can begin. Funding can be done by ACH or wire transfer. On the website, click the account icon in the upper-right corner and choose Deposit from the left-hand menu. At this stage, you’ll need to create a 6-digit PIN.
After the PIN is created, an ACH deposit can be submitted through the website. A wire deposit must be started from the sending bank, and Webull provides detailed wiring instructions on its Deposit page.
Third-party wires are generally not accepted, and individual accounts must be funded from personal bank accounts in the account holder’s name.
An account can also be funded through a transfer of securities from another brokerage firm. In the left-hand column mentioned above, look for the link to transfer in stocks.
Available Assets
After a self-directed account is open and funded, eligible customers can trade stocks, options, ETFs, bonds, futures, money market funds, select OTC securities, event contracts, and cryptocurrencies where available. Robo accounts invest mainly through ETF-based portfolios. Entity accounts can trade options if approved.
Updated on 7/11/2026.
Chad Morris has been analyzing investment firms for Brokerage-Review.com since 2015. Backed by FINRA Series 65, 66, and SIE credentials, his work reflects a deep knowledge of the retail brokerage industry and digital trading tools.
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