ThinkMarkets Help Centre
Reporting issues and complaints
What should I do if my ThinkMarkets welcome email is missing?
If you do not receive your ThinkMarkets welcome email after account approval, check your spam or trash folders. If it is still not found, contact ThinkMarkets support via live chat, phone, or email
How do I report a ThinkMarkets trade dispute?
To report a ThinkMarkets trade dispute, submit a support request through ThinkPortal or complete the trade investigation form. The ThinkMarkets team will respond within one business day.
How do I report a ThinkMarkets platform issue?
To report a ThinkMarkets platform issue, contact ThinkMarkets client support team via live chat, phone, email or submit a request in ThinkPortal.
How do I file a ThinkMarkets complaint?
To file a ThinkMarkets complaint, contact support team via live chat, phone, or email.
Security and fraud protection
How do I report ThinkMarkets spam or fake websites?
To report spam or fake websites related to ThinkMarkets, contact support team via live chat, phone, or email.
How do I verify ThinkMarkets recruitment communication?
ThinkMarkets will never initiate contact via third-party messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS to offer jobs or work opportunities. All legitimate recruitment is conducted through official channels, including the ThinkMarkets Careers page and corporate LinkedIn profile, with communication sent only from verified @thinkmarkets.com email addresses.
The official hiring process includes formal application review, assessments, and scheduled interviews, and job offers are never made without completing this process. ThinkMarkets does not request any fees, deposits, or sensitive information before a formal offer is accepted.
If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from ThinkMarkets, do not respond or engage. Take a screenshot and report it to the ThinkMarkets support team via email.
How do I verify a ThinkMarkets phone call?
To verify that a phone call is genuinely from ThinkMarkets, request a One-Time Password (OTP) from the caller. The OTP consists of two parts — a 6-digit and a 3-digit code, for example 123456+789 — and will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS. Log in to ThinkPortal to verify the OTP. If you cannot access ThinkPortal during the call, you can verify it at a later time.
If two mobile numbers are registered on your account, the OTP will be sent to the secondary number. This feature is currently only available for phone verification and is not supported for landline-only accounts, as it requires SMS delivery.
How do I verify a ThinkMarkets One Time Password?
Log in to your ThinkPortal account and go to Profile, then Personal Information to confirm your registered mobile number is correct. Open the Security section and select One Time Password Verification. Enter the full OTP in the format 6 digits plus 3 digits, for example 123456+789, complete the human verification, and submit. If the code is correct, it will show as verified. If not, you will see an invalid code message. OTPs are sent to your registered mobile number, including a secondary number if available, and are not supported via landline or email.
Vulnerable client support
What is a vulnerable client at ThinkMarkets?
A vulnerable client is someone who, due to personal circumstances, may be more susceptible to harm, especially without appropriate support. This may include temporary or long-term conditions that affect decision-making, risk management, or emotional wellbeing.
The Financial Conduct Authority defines a vulnerable customer as someone who, due to their personal circumstances, is especially susceptible to harm, particularly when a firm does not act with appropriate levels of care. ThinkMarkets recognises that vulnerability is not fixed and can affect anyone at any time.
What causes client vulnerability at ThinkMarkets?
Client vulnerability can arise from a range of factors, including health conditions such as physical disabilities, mental health challenges, addiction, or chronic illness; life events such as bereavement, redundancy, relationship breakdown, or trauma; low resilience, including limited emotional capacity or lack of financial buffer; reduced capability, such as limited financial literacy, confidence, or digital skills; and behavioural triggers like compulsive trading, excessive risk-taking, or neglect of personal responsibilities.
ThinkMarkets recognises that every client is different and aims to identify signs early while responding with care and professionalism.
What consequences does trading vulnerability cause?
Unaddressed vulnerability may affect your ability to make rational, informed trading decisions.
Possible consequences include placing impulsive or emotionally driven trades, trading with money intended for essential expenses, chasing losses with increasing trade sizes, neglecting work, sleep, or family responsibilities to monitor positions, and experiencing anxiety, distress, or suicidal thoughts after losses.
Vulnerability does not automatically result in harm, but it may increase the likelihood of poor outcomes without appropriate support.
How do I identify vulnerability in my trading behaviour?
Consider these self-assessment questions. If you answer yes to any, it may be worth reaching out for support.
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Are you trading with money you cannot afford to lose?
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Do you feel anxious, angry, or hopeless after trading losses?
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Are you using trading as an escape from other personal problems?
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Have you neglected sleep, meals, or social connections due to trading?
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Are you taking bigger risks to recover previous losses?
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Have others expressed concern about your trading behaviour?
Do you feel trading is negatively impacting your health or wellbeing?
There is no shame in recognising a change in behaviour, and support is available.
What should I do if I suspect I am vulnerable?
If you believe you may be experiencing vulnerability, you can contact the Client Support Team via live chat, phone, or email.
All disclosures are handled with confidentiality and care. You may also request temporary measures such as pausing your account or withdrawing funds.
Additionally, you can use available educational resources, including trading psychology tools and behavioural finance insights.
Seeking support early helps ensure a more effective response.
How does ThinkMarkets support vulnerable clients?
ThinkMarkets aims to deliver fair and safe outcomes for all clients, including those who may be vulnerable.
Depending on your needs and with your consent, support may include adding a confidential flag to your account to alert staff, adjusting how and when communications are delivered, providing additional explanations or cooling-off periods, suggesting a temporary or permanent trading break, limiting certain features or instruments on your account, and referring you to reputable third-party organisations for additional support.
Support is tailored to each individual, and ThinkMarkets works with clients respectfully on a case-by-case basis.
Can ThinkMarkets pause or suspend accounts?
Yes, you can request a temporary or permanent suspension of your ThinkMarkets trading account at any time.
This can provide space to reflect, seek support, or manage a personal situation. To make this request, contact the ThinkMarkets Client Support Team.
You can resume trading later when you feel ready.
Does ThinkMarkets identify client vulnerability?
ThinkMarkets may identify potential vulnerability through patterns in trading behaviour that suggest emotional or financial distress.
If concerning activity is observed, the team may contact you to discuss observations, ask questions to better understand your circumstances, recommend changes or limits to your trading activity, and provide guidance, resources, or referrals.
While not all accounts are monitored in real time, ThinkMarkets acts with discretion and care when patterns raise concern.
Does ThinkMarkets share client vulnerability information?
No, ThinkMarkets treats any information you provide as confidential and handles it in accordance with its privacy policy. Personal information is not shared with third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent.
Are there resources I can access for help?
Yes. We recommend the following independent organisations for support:
Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Samaritans
• Mind
• CALM
Gambling Support
• BeGambleAware
• GamCare
• Gordon Moody
Debt & Financial Advice
• Citizens Advice
• StepChange Debt Charity
• MoneyHelper
We also encourage you to explore the ThinkMarkets Academy for material on trading psychology, behavioural finance, and risk management techniques.
Does declaring vulnerability affect my ThinkMarkets relationship?
No, declaring vulnerability does not negatively affect your relationship with ThinkMarkets. All clients are treated with respect and professionalism regardless of personal circumstances.
Sharing this information enables ThinkMarkets to provide more appropriate support and help ensure trading remains safe and suitable.
How does ThinkMarkets ensure fair outcomes for vulnerable clients?
ThinkMarkets is committed to aligning with Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Duty principles to ensure fair outcomes for vulnerable clients.
This includes training staff to identify and respond to vulnerability, monitoring systems for signs of potential harm, evaluating the outcomes experienced by vulnerable clients, and updating policies and products to reduce risk where appropriate.
ThinkMarkets continuously reviews its approach to ensure all clients are treated fairly, consistently, and with dignity.
Will I need to provide medical evidence or other proof?
No. We do not ask for medical evidence, doctors’ notes, or financial documents to act on a request linked to vulnerability. We may sometimes ask follow-up questions to make sure we understand what you would like us to do, but the choice of how much to share with us is entirely yours.
Can I set deposit, loss, or trade-size limits on my account?
Some self-imposed limits can be applied on request. These include reduced leverage, a deposit cap, or a maximum position size. Available options depend on the platform you trade on. Please contact our client services team via live chat, email, or phone to discuss what is available on your account.
Can I reduce the leverage available on my account?
Yes. You can ask us to reduce the maximum leverage available on your account at any time. This is a permanent reduction unless you ask us to change it back. Lower leverage reduces both your potential gains and potential losses on each unit of exposure.
Can I stop receiving marketing emails without changing anything else about my account?
Yes. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing message, or you can ask our client services team to remove you from marketing lists. This does not affect important service messages such as statements, trade confirmations, or regulatory notifications, which we are required to send.
What happens if I want to return to trading after a pause or closure?
If your account is paused, you can ask us to lift the pause at any time. If your account has been closed, you would need to reopen an account with us, which involves the standard application and appropriateness process. Depending on the reasons for the original closure, we may have additional questions before we reopen your account.. None of this is a barrier — it simply makes sure we can continue to support you appropriately.
I'm worried about a family member or friend who trades with ThinkMarkets. Can I contact you about them?
Yes, please do. We take third-party concerns seriously. You can contact our client services team via live chat, email, or phone and let us know that you are worried about a family member or friend. We may not be able to discuss the details of their account with you because of data protection rules, but we can take note of the information you share, treat it appropriately, and contact the client directly where we consider it appropriate. If you are worried about someone's immediate safety, please contact the Samaritans on 116 123, or in an emergency, call 999.
My financial circumstances have changed. Should I let you know?
If you would like to. Letting us know about a change in your financial circumstances helps us make sure that the products and limits on your account remain appropriate for you. Examples include a significant change in income, a period of unemployment, a serious illness in the family, a bereavement, or new debt commitments. Sharing this information does not affect your right to continue trading, and it has no bearing on any other accounts you hold with us.
Does declaring vulnerability affect my credit record or any other financial applications?
No. ThinkMarkets does not report client vulnerability information to credit reference agencies, employers, or other financial services firms. Any internal note we hold to support you does not appear on your credit file.
Can I close my account permanently rather than just pausing it?
Yes. You can ask us to close your account permanently at any time. We will close any open positions in line with your instructions, return your remaining balance via the payment method on record, and remove you from marketing lists. After closure, you will receive an account closure confirmation by email.