Bonus availability
Broker bonuses in Canada
56 bonuses we have verified as available to traders in Canada.
Canada runs one of the more restrictive regimes for retail leveraged trading. Forex and CFD dealers serving Canadian residents fall under CIRO, the national self-regulatory body, working within the framework set by the provincial regulators of the CSA, and promotional bonuses for these high-risk products are generally not permitted.
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Bonuses available in Canada
| # | Broker | Bonus | Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RBC Direct Investing | C$100 cashSign-up reward | Sign-up reward | 5.0 |
| 2 | Wealthsimple | CAD 1,000,000 top prizeContest | Contest | 4.3 |
| 3 | BitMart | Referral commission on invitees' trading feesReferral | Referral | 4.2 |
| 4 | Tickmill | $1,000 monthly cash prizeContest | Contest | 4.2 |
| 5 | Fusion Markets | $50 to $250 eachReferral | Referral | 4.1 |
| 6 | M4Markets | 50% credit bonus on each depositDeposit match | Deposit match | 4.1 |
| 7 | OANDA | $250 to $25,000 cash bonusSign-up reward | Sign-up reward | 3.8 |
| 8 | Grand Capital | No-deposit trading creditNo-deposit | No-deposit | 3.7 |
| 9 | IronFX | 100% deposit match (non-withdrawable credit)Deposit match | Deposit match | 3.7 |
| 10 | IronFX | 40% deposit credit bonusDeposit match | Deposit match | 3.7 |
| 11 | Windsor Brokers | $50 to $500 cash, first deposit plus lotsSign-up reward | Sign-up reward | 3.7 |
| 12 | Admiral Markets | 100% match up to $5,000Deposit match | Deposit match | 3.6 |
| 13 | IronFX | 20% deposit creditDeposit match | Deposit match | 3.6 |
| 14 | Tickmill | $30No-deposit | No-deposit | 3.6 |
| 15 | Crypto.com | About $5 to $15 in CROSign-up reward | Sign-up reward | 3.5 |
| 16 | Qtrade | C$50 to C$5,000 cash backDeposit match | Deposit match | 3.5 |
| 17 | RBC Direct Investing | 3% cash back (1% non-registered)Deposit match | Deposit match | 3.5 |
| 18 | VT Markets | 50% first-deposit creditDeposit match | Deposit match | 3.5 |
| 19 | Windsor Brokers | $30 free trading creditNo-deposit | No-deposit | 3.5 |
| 20 | FreshForex | 15% of first deposit, up to $500 in real fundsDeposit match | Deposit match | 3.4 |
| 21 | FXOpen | 15% match up to $1,000Cashback | Cashback | 3.4 |
| 22 | Wealthsimple | 1% match up to CAD 20,000Deposit match | Deposit match | 3.4 |
| 23 | Grand Capital | Per-lot cash rebate by trading-streak statusVolume rebate | Volume rebate | 3.3 |
| 24 | Phemex | Two random Mystery Boxes (from 10 and 20 USDT)Sign-up reward | Sign-up reward | 3.3 |
| 25 | ForexMart | 30% on every depositDeposit match | Deposit match | 3.2 |
| 26 | KuCoin | USDT and coupons for new usersSign-up reward | Sign-up reward | 3.2 |
| 27 | TD Direct Investing | 3% cash back (1% non-registered)Deposit match | Deposit match | 3.2 |
| 28 | Wealthsimple | CAD 25Referral | Referral | 3.2 |
| 29 | ForexMart | 20% of every depositDeposit match | Deposit match | 3.1 |
| 30 | Windsor Brokers | 20% on every deposit at the Silver starting tierDeposit match | Deposit match | 3.1 |
| 31 | FreshForex | $50 no-deposit creditNo-deposit | No-deposit | 3.0 |
| 32 | PU Prime | 100% credit on first depositDeposit match | Deposit match | 3.0 |
| 33 | FreshForex | 300% deposit matchDeposit match | Deposit match | 2.9 |
| 34 | SuperForex | No deposit bonus (up to $50 withdrawable)No-deposit | No-deposit | 2.9 |
| 35 | BTCC | About 45 USDT in vouchersSign-up reward | Sign-up reward | 2.8 |
| 36 | SuperForex | 50% on every depositDeposit match | Deposit match | 2.8 |
| 37 | Eightcap | Up to 50% (tiered)Deposit match | Deposit match | 2.7 |
| 38 | FP Markets | Up to $200Referral | Referral | 2.7 |
| 39 | HTX | Mystery boxes of random crypto plus futures trial creditSign-up reward | Sign-up reward | 2.7 |
| 40 | BitMart | 13 USDT in vouchers for new usersSign-up reward | Sign-up reward | 2.6 |
| 41 | BYDFi | 100 USDT newbie giftSign-up reward | Sign-up reward | 2.5 |
| 42 | LiteFinance | 30% of your deposit as trading creditDeposit match | Deposit match | 2.5 |
| 43 | Grand Capital | 40% on every depositDeposit match | Deposit match | 2.4 |
| 44 | InstaForex | 30% on every deposit, no capDeposit match | Deposit match | 2.3 |
| 45 | Kraken | $20Referral | Referral | 2.3 |
| 46 | Apex Trader Funding | Up to 92% off evaluationsEvaluation discount | Evaluation discount | Perk |
| 47 | BTCC | 25% of referee fees, up to 500 USDT per friendReferral | Referral | Not rated |
| 48 | eToro | Up to 3.80% a yearInterest on balance | Interest on balance | Perk |
| 49 | FP Markets | Free VPSFree VPS | Free VPS | Perk |
| 50 | FundedNext | 47% off Flex futures challengesEvaluation discount | Evaluation discount | Perk |
| 51 | FundedNext | Up to 50% off Rapid futures challengesEvaluation discount | Evaluation discount | Perk |
| 52 | FundedNext | Up to 41% off small Stellar challengesEvaluation discount | Evaluation discount | Perk |
| 53 | Take Profit Trader | 40% off the TestEvaluation discount | Evaluation discount | Perk |
| 54 | Topstep | 15% off the first Trading CombineEvaluation discount | Evaluation discount | Perk |
| 55 | Topstep | $10 to $30 off each month on the No Activation Fee CombineEvaluation discount | Evaluation discount | Perk |
| 56 | Windsor Brokers | 0.4% to 2% annual interest in loyalty pointsInterest on balance | Interest on balance | Perk |
91 more offers we track are not available to residents here.
In practice that means Canadian traders rarely see the deposit-match and no-deposit offers common in looser markets. This page explains how the rules work, why bonuses are restricted, and where non-CFD offers can still apply.
Which bonuses you can claim
Canadian residents trading forex or CFDs with a CIRO-regulated dealer should not expect deposit bonuses, no-deposit credit, cashback or rebate-style promotions. Promotional incentives for high-risk leveraged products are generally not permitted under the Canadian framework, which treats such inducements as encouraging unsuitable risk-taking. Securities regulation in Canada is also province by province, so the rules apply through both CIRO oversight and provincial authorities.
There is little room within the leveraged-trading space for cash-style incentives. Where a dealer offers anything, it tends to be educational resources, research or fee structures rather than a bonus credited to your balance. If you see a large balance-boosting bonus aimed at Canadians, that is a strong signal the offer is coming from outside the regulated domestic framework.
The restriction targets leveraged forex and CFDs. It does not stop a registered investment dealer or stock-trading app from running a promotion such as commission-free trades or a referral reward on a securities account, and it does not directly govern crypto-platform sign-up offers made outside the leveraged-derivatives framework. Where this page shows such offers for Canada, they sit outside the forex and CFD inducement restriction.
Who regulates trading in Canada
- Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) ciro.ca ↗
Canada's national self-regulatory organization for investment dealers, formed in 2023 from the merger of IIROC and the MFDA. It oversees firms offering leveraged products such as forex and CFDs and restricts promotional inducements for these high-risk products.
- Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) securities-administrators.ca ↗
The umbrella body of Canada's provincial and territorial securities regulators. It sets the overarching framework under which CIRO operates and under which leveraged retail trading is supervised across the country.
Trading in Canada
Local currency: CAD
Canadian retail activity leans toward stocks, ETFs and registered accounts more than high-leverage CFDs, with the Canadian dollar as the standard account currency and securities oversight split across provinces. The cautious stance on leveraged products reflects a regulatory culture that prioritises suitability and investor protection over aggressive promotion.
Be careful with offshore brokers marketing forex and CFD bonuses to Canadians. Many are not registered to deal with Canadian residents, and provincial regulators regularly publish investor warnings and add firms to caution lists. A headline bonus from an unregistered offshore broker offers little protection if a withdrawal or dispute goes wrong, so confirm CIRO membership and provincial registration before depositing.
Frequently asked questions
- Are forex and CFD bonuses allowed in Canada?
- Generally no. Promotional incentives such as deposit bonuses and rebates for high-risk leveraged products are not permitted under the framework overseen by CIRO and the CSA.
- Who regulates forex brokers in Canada?
- CIRO, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, oversees dealers offering leveraged products, operating within the framework set by the CSA and provincial securities regulators.
- Why are bonuses restricted on leveraged products in Canada?
- Canadian regulation prioritises suitability and investor protection. Cash inducements are seen as encouraging unsuitable risk-taking on already high-risk leveraged products, so they are generally not allowed.
- Can I use an offshore broker offering a bonus?
- Be cautious. Many offshore brokers are not registered to serve Canadian residents, and provincial regulators publish warning lists. Confirm CIRO membership and provincial registration before you deposit.
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Sources
Researched by the BrokerBonuses editorial team. Last reviewed 2026-06-07. · How we research
- Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization: ciro.ca ↗
- Canadian Securities Administrators: securities-administrators.ca ↗