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TL;DR: Alpha Capital checkout accepts traders from 203 countries and territories (country dropdown on alphacapitalgroup.uk). Rules, USD pricing, and performance fees are the same almost everywhere. The main exception is the United States, where MetaTrader 5 is not available and new cTrader customers are not accepted — use DXtrade or TradeLocker instead. Confirm your country at signup before you pay.
Is Alpha Capital available in your country? For most traders, the answer is yes. Alpha Capital Group operates globally with the same evaluation model, published rules, and performance fees in almost every supported market.
This guide explains how Alpha Capital works regardless of where you trade from — evaluation paths, platforms, payments, KYC — and lists every country currently selectable at checkout, grouped by region. Country names match the live signup dropdown (synced 2026-06-30).
Related reading: What is a prop firm? · Alpha Capital rules explained · How prop firms work · Evaluation plans
General information only. Simulated accounts, simulated funds. Performance fees are performance-based and outcomes are not guaranteed. This is not tax or financial advice. Always confirm live eligibility and rules on help.alphacapitalgroup.uk before purchase.
Most asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many countries? | 203 countries and territories at checkout (dropdown on alphacapitalgroup.uk) |
| Same rules everywhere? | Yes — evaluation, drawdown, targets, and performance split are the same globally |
| Account currency | Simulated accounts and pricing are in USD worldwide |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker (where available) |
| The one exception | United States: no MetaTrader 5; cTrader closed to new US customers; DXtrade and TradeLocker available |
| Performance split | Up to 80% of simulated profits, worldwide |
| Get paid via | Rise, Wise, bank transfer (WIRE / ACH / SWIFT), or crypto through Riseworks |
How Alpha Capital works in any country
Wherever you trade from, the model is identical. Alpha Capital runs evaluations on simulated accounts with simulated funds. You pay an assessment fee, trade through one or more evaluation phases, and if you hit the profit targets without breaking a rule, you progress to a Qualified Account where you can earn performance fees on your simulated profits.
These elements are the same in every supported country:
- Evaluation paths: Alpha One (1-step), Alpha Pro (2-step, 6/8/10% variants), Alpha Swing (multi-day holds), Alpha Three (3-step). Full figures are in the rules explained guide.
- Account sizes: from a $5,000 up to a $200,000 simulated account.
- Account currency: everything is priced and sized in US dollars (USD). A "$100,000 account" is a $100,000 simulated account, not real money and not a local-currency wallet. If you pay with a local card, your bank handles conversion.
- Brokerage environment: assessment trading runs through Alpha Capital's partner ACG Markets in a simulated institutional environment.
- Performance split: up to 80% of simulated profits, paid bi-weekly or on-demand depending on the programme, within two business days of approval (verify live schedules on the help centre).
- Performance fee methods: Rise, Wise, bank transfer (WIRE / ACH / SWIFT), or cryptocurrency through Riseworks (not paid in crypto directly).
- Payments must be in the cardholder's own name. Third-party card or account payments are not accepted, and the payment name is cross-verified against your identity profile.
Identity verification (KYC), everywhere
Before any Qualified Account is issued or any performance fee is paid, you complete a KYC check. This is the same in every country:
- A valid government-issued photo ID (passport, driving licence, or national ID card). Paper-only ID is not accepted.
- A selfie for facial matching.
- The account holder must complete KYC personally, with no VPN or VPS during the process.
- Your dashboard name must match your ID and your payment card — enter your correct legal name at signup.
Support and time zones
Support runs by email on weekdays, 08:00 to 20:00 GMT, plus Discord and live chat (slower at weekends). Those are GMT hours, so convenience depends on your time zone: they align with European hours, fall in the afternoon and evening for South Asia, and skew to the morning for the Americas. Markets trade 24/5 — your session timing (Asian, London, or New York) depends on where you are.
A note on taxes (any country)
Alpha Capital does not provide tax advice. How performance fees are treated depends on your personal circumstances and your local tax authority. Speak to a qualified accountant or tax adviser in your country. This guide is general information, not tax advice.
Where Alpha Capital is available, by region
The lists below are the 203 countries and territories currently selectable in the checkout country dropdown on alphacapitalgroup.uk (source: live checkout configuration). Availability is always confirmed for your specific country at signup — treat this as a guide and verify before you purchase.
Europe (48)
Åland Islands, Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
Asia (42)
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, State of, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Province of China, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan.
Africa (45)
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, United Republic of, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
North and Central America and the Caribbean (19)
Aruba, Belize, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Canada, Costa Rica, Curaçao, El Salvador, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin (French part), United States of America.
South America (13)
Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay.
Oceania (21)
Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
Territories and dependencies (15)
Antarctica, Bouvet Island, British Indian Ocean Territory, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Comoros, French Southern Territories, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Mayotte, Norfolk Island, Réunion, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, United States Minor Outlying Islands.
Countries not available at checkout
The following 21 countries and territories are not selectable in the checkout country dropdown (compliance restrictions):
Afghanistan, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen.
The one country that is different: the United States
The United States is fully available, but with platform restrictions that do not apply anywhere else:
- MetaTrader 5 is not available to US residents. Traders travelling to the US must not use their MT5 account while there.
- cTrader is not accepting new US customers. Existing US cTrader customers can continue and purchase new evaluations.
- DXtrade and TradeLocker are fully available to US traders.
So a new US trader will trade on DXtrade or TradeLocker. Everything else (USD pricing, evaluation rules, performance split, payouts including ACH for domestic US transfers, and KYC) matches other regions.
US futures traders: if your focus is CME futures (index, oil, gold, or micro contracts), the better-fit option is Alpha Futures — part of the same group and built for US futures traders.
How to confirm availability for your country
- Open alphacapitalgroup.uk and start checkout with your real country of residence.
- Enter your correct legal name — later cross-checked at KYC.
- Check supported platforms for your region (everyone except the US has the full set).
- Review live rules on the help centre before you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries is Alpha Capital available in?
203 countries and territories are selectable at checkout on alphacapitalgroup.uk. Marketing materials may round this to "150+" or "200+" — the live dropdown is the source of truth.
Does Alpha Capital work in my country?
If your country appears in the regional lists above, yes. If it appears in the restricted list, no. Availability is always confirmed at signup — verify your specific country before purchasing.
Are the rules different from country to country?
No. Evaluation phases, drawdown, profit targets, and performance split are the same worldwide. The only documented difference is platform availability in the United States.
What currency are Alpha Capital accounts in?
US dollars, everywhere. If you pay with a local card, your bank handles conversion.
Can US traders use Alpha Capital?
Yes, but without MetaTrader 5. US residents use DXtrade or TradeLocker (or cTrader if they are existing US customers). US futures traders are better served by Alpha Futures.
How do traders get paid in different countries?
Through Rise, Wise, bank transfer (WIRE / ACH / SWIFT), or crypto via Riseworks. Approved requests are paid within two business days, with a split of up to 80% of simulated profits (verify live policy on the help centre).
Do I pay tax on performance fees?
That depends on your country and personal situation. Alpha Capital does not advise on tax. Speak to a local accountant.
Is this financial advice?
No. General information only.
Start your evaluation
Wherever you trade from, Alpha Capital gives you the same evaluation, the same published rules, and performance fees up to 80% on simulated profits. Confirm your country at signup and read the live rules first.
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Author: Alpha Capital Research Team · Updated: June 30, 2026 · Related: Prop firm guide · Alpha Capital rules · Product
Alpha Capital Group is a proprietary trading firm operated from the United Kingdom. Accounts operate in a simulated environment with simulated funds unless a specific product states otherwise. Performance fees are performance-based and outcomes are not guaranteed. Country availability matches the checkout country dropdown (203 entries as of June 2026); platform availability for US residents is limited as described above. Always confirm live rules, pricing, eligibility, and platform availability on alphacapitalgroup.uk and help.alphacapitalgroup.uk before purchasing an evaluation.
