Depositing Funds:

You have 4 options for depositing funds:

Check
Please make checks payable to: Ridge Clearing. Be sure to put your account number on the check in the "Memo" field. Click here for our mailing address.

If your account has little or no equity relative to a check or money order deposit, the funds may take up to 5 business days to clear.

Federal Funds Wire
To send a Fed Fund Wire, please provide your bank with the following instructions:

ABA # 021000018
Bank of New York, One Wall St., New York, NY 10286
For Account of Ridge Clearing
Ridge Clearing Account Number 8661169975
For Benefit of (Enter your Trading Direct account number and title here: Example 458-12345 George P. Smith)

Wired funds (via Federal Fund or International Wire) are available to use immediately.

International Bank Wire
To send an International Wire, please provide your bank with the following instructions:
Swift Code: IRVTUS3N
Bank Name: Bank of New York
DDA: Account of Ridge Clearing 8661169975
FFC: (Enter your name and Trading Direct account number here Example: John Doe 458-12345)

ACH Transfer
Click here for more information.

Depositing Restrictions:

  • $500 minimum for initial deposit
  • Deposits are only accepted in US ($) dollars.
  • We do not accept foreign currencies.
  • We do not accept credit or debit cards.
  • We do not accept third party checks.
  • We do not accept checks from foreign banks without a United States bank affiliation.
  • The name on the Trading Direct account must appear on the check being deposited.
  • Corporate checks may only be deposited to corporate accounts.
When sending wires, account titles must match.