BCR PRO
Unlock exclusive wholesale account services designed for professional traders and sophisticated investors
Wholesale Account Services
As a wholesale client with BCR Pro, you gain access to higher leverage and volume-based rebates unavailable to retail clients. However, certain retail client protections-such as negative balance protection and some AFCA protections-may not apply to you.
For detailed information about risks and important considerations, please review the Wholesale Client Disclosure Notice.
Have questions about wholesale accounts? Email us at wholesale@au.thebcr.com or use our online chat.
Higher Leverage
Access increased leverage ratios scaled to your account equity and margin usage.
Volume-Based Rebates
Earn rebates based on your trading volume and account activity.
Professional Services
Dedicated support and services tailored to professional traders.
Qualification Paths
Become a BCR Pro client by meeting one of our two qualification pathways:
Option 1 - Wealth Threshold Application
An eligible client is someone who meets one of the following criteria:
- Has net assets of at least A$2.5 million(accountant's certificate - 2 year expiry)
OR - Has a gross income for each of the last 2 financial years of at least A$250,000(accountant's certificate - 2 year expiry)
Prospective BCR Pro clients meeting these requirements must provide a certificate from a qualified accountant, which will be requested during the application process.
Option 2 - Sophisticated Investor Test
An eligible client can satisfy the requirements through one of three channels:
Channel 1 - Knowledge Test & Trade History
- Demonstrate product knowledge by completing our online Knowledge Quiz with a 90% pass mark
AND - Traded at least 75 trades with a firm for Margin FX, CFDs over Indices, Commodities, Currencies, Metals and Shares over the previous 12 months
OR - Traded at least 50 significant trades (A$25,000 notional for CFD shares; A$50,000 for other CFDs) over the previous 12 months
Channel 2 - Relevant Work Experience
- Work or have worked in the financial sector for at least one year in a professional position requiring knowledge of leveraged derivative trading (provide employment evidence)
Channel 3 - Relevant Formal Qualifications
- Possess formal qualifications relevant to understanding Margin FX and CFDs (Finance or Applied Finance degrees preferred; postgraduate qualifications are preferred)
Wholesale Client Protections & Restrictions
Important information about the protections and restrictions that apply to wholesale clients:
Retail Leverage Restrictions
ASIC's proposed product intervention measures for CFDs, including leverage restrictions, will not apply to you.
External Dispute Resolution
AFCA has discretion to exclude complaints from wholesale clients and may not be able to assist with disputes.
Disclosure Documents
You will not receive a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or Financial Services Guide (FSG).
Client Money Protection
Your funds and assets will be segregated in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), with the same protections as retail clients.
Negative Balance Protection
As a wholesale client, you may be eligible for a single negative balance protection of up to AUD$10,000 of your total balance (combined balance of all accounts after all trades close). BCR reserves the right to deny protection where there is evidence of misconduct or trading abuse.
Margin Close-out
BCR will close out your position(s) if your equity falls below 50% of the required margin.
Leverage Settings
Your leverage is automatically adjusted based on account equity and used margin (see tables below). BCR is not responsible for positions closed due to leverage adjustments.
Leverage Settings
Based on Account Equity
| Account Equity | Max Leverage |
|---|---|
| Below $50,000 | 1:400 |
| $50,001 - $100,000 | 1:200 |
| $100,001 - $200,000 | 1:100 |
| $200,001 - $300,000 | 1:50 |
| $300,001 - $500,000 | 1:25 |
| $500,001 - $1,000,000 | 1:20 |
| $1,000,001 or more | 1:10 |
Based on Used Margin
| Used Margin | Max Leverage |
|---|---|
| Below $50,000 | 1:400 |
| $50,001 - $200,000 | 1:100 |
| $200,001 or more | 1:50 |
Example Calculation
Account Equity: $500,000
Used Margin: $100,000
Applicable Max Leverage: 1:25 (determined by Account Equity table)
BCR's Discretion
Even if you meet all wholesale client requirements, BCR may decline to grant you wholesale status in certain circumstances. We reserve the right to assess each application individually and determine eligibility based on our risk assessment and business judgment.
Ready to Become a BCR Pro Client?
Apply now to unlock higher leverage, volume-based rebates, and professional wholesale account services.
Risk Disclosure: Trading Contracts for Difference on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. By trading CFDs, you could sustain a loss of all your deposited funds. Before deciding to trade, please ensure you have read our Product Disclosure Statement, and sought independent professional financial advice.
This page is not directed at residents of any country outside Australia and does not constitute an offer to any person in any jurisdiction where distribution would be unlawful.