How long does Lightspeed take to approve an international application ? (4 months and still waitin)

Discussion in 'Retail Brokers' started by Jaswinder, Feb 14, 2021.

  1. Jaswinder

    Jaswinder

    Hi Everyone
    Does anyone have any idea how long is lightspeed taking to approve an international application ?
    I had applied for an account in October month, but still waiting for their final approval. I normally contact customer service once a month but only get the same reply every time that it can take several weeks. God knows when that several weeks wait will be over. If someone asks me its been several weeks a several times. (4 months)
    Does anyone experienced the same or had it opened recently. How was your experience ? Or if i need to do anything to get it opened quicker.
    I sometimes feel my application is being ignored.
    Do you guys have any alternative brokers suggestions for me who offers competitive platform for fast intraday trading ? and can be quicker to open non US account ? I shall be very thankful to you.
     
  2. Robert Morse

    Robert Morse Sponsor

    Email me your name and a copy of the app you sent. I will try and get an update for you.
     
    Last edited: Feb 14, 2021
  3. You are the most patient brokerage account opener ever that I have heard of in my life. I am sure there is a logical explanation as there always is with Lightspeed.

    :wtf:

     
  4. sammus

    sammus

    Houston, we have a problem.
     
  5. Jaswinder

    Jaswinder

    Hi Robert
    Thanks for your quick response. I've sent you an email with the application.
     
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  6. Jaswinder

    Jaswinder

    Again got a similar reply with no clear indication on how long they still need to approve it. I'm quite worried now, what would happen after waiting 5 months or 6 months or more. If now i apply for any other broker, God know how long they would take. I wish if i had applied for one more broker account 4 months ago.
    Feeling so frustrated. But i think i could use some help here. If somebody can tell me of another good broker. All i need is Direct access routing and a sterling platfom as i ve practised on it for about 6 months and feel very comfortable using it.
    Any help will be much appreciated.
     
  7. Jaswinder

    Jaswinder

    I know but do you have any solution for me ?
     
  8. Jaswinder

    Jaswinder

    I've practised a very long time on a sterling platform and feel very comfortable with it and Lightspeed is very similar to it and offers direct access routing. But i think i need to find some alternatives now. My biggest mistake is i only applied for one brokerage account 4 months ago.
     
  9. Zor_Champ

    Zor_Champ

    CenterPoint has Sterling.

    https://centerpointsecurities.com/platforms/
     
  10. Robert Morse

    Robert Morse Sponsor

    Centerpoint does not have me. :D

     
    #10     Feb 19, 2021
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