The promotion has been extended through August 31, 2026. If you already opened an account before but never deposited funds, you can still participate. Tradeup has now fully updated its account opening bonus: register through our channel and make a deposit or transfer assets, and you can get up to 50 NVDA shares (worth about $196 each). In addition, you can also get the existing 5-stock raffle and 3% transfer bonus.

  • TradeUP sign-up link (if you have an SSN/ITIN, choose USA; if not, choose other country and just enter a U.S. address)

The best-value setup is to deposit $2,500, which gets you 1 NVDA share + 3 raffle entries + 4% APY. If you have enough funds, you can deposit $10,000 to get 2 NVDA shares + a chance to win 4 shares. You can deposit funds or transfer assets. The reward tiers are below, and they can all be stacked:

  • 【Site-exclusive bonus】Open a TradeUP account, deposit funds, and keep the funds there for a certain number of days to receive additional NVDA shares. Up to 50 NVDA shares.
  • 【Stock raffle】When you open an account, you can draw up to 5 stocks, each worth up to $1,800. For net deposits of $100-$2,499, you get 2 draws; $2,500-$9,999, 3 draws; $10,000-$99,900, 4 draws; and $100,000+, 5 draws. The odds are 95% for $10-$10; 3% for $20-$30; 1% for $30-$50; 0.8% for $50-$100; and 0.2% for $1,800.
  • 【3% transfer bonus】If you fund your account by transferring assets, you can also activate a transfer bonus of up to 3% (see the transfer section below for details).
  • 【High APY】The cash account offers a high APY for the first three months (it may fluctuate slightly over time).
  • Once you meet the requirements, the stocks will be distributed according to the table below.

【Note】Except for users in mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as users who do not have an SSN and cannot provide a U.S. mailing address, compliant users in other regions can claim the stock bonus. This brokerage can be opened with an SSN/ITIN as long as you have a U.S. address. You can provide a utility bill, credit card statement, bank statement, or other document showing the address you entered as proof.

Note that the NVDA shares are not distributed all at once. The specific distribution rules are below (terms). Please note that different tiers require you to keep the funds in place for different lengths of time, with the longest being 2 years. Also, if you withdraw funds and drop below the required tier during the reward period, later rewards will not be issued.

Based on common questions discussed in the consultation group, here is a summary to help everyone open an account, deposit funds, and claim rewards. FAQ:

  • If you transfer in from another brokerage via ACATS, can you still participate in the new-user NVDA bonus and the transfer bonus? Yes! You can also activate the random stock draw. So if you have another brokerage, transferring via ACATS is best — it’s like a triple dip! (details)
  • Do I need to separately sign up for the high-interest cash account? Yes. After opening the account, enroll on the promotion page.
  • Also, if your first deposit is very small, you can contact customer service and ask them to help you apply for additional stock-draw entries.

This bonus is excellent, and I have also added it to our ranking:

About TradeUP / Tiger Brokers

Tiger Brokers (NASDAQ: TIGR) is an online brokerage that offers stock trading services. If you are in the United States, the U.S. version of Tiger Brokers is TradeUP. It has a U.S. stock clearing license and is also protected by SIPC.

TradeUP is a trading platform offered by TradeUP Inc. Securities products and brokerage services available through the TradeUP App are offered by TradeUP Securities, Inc. TradeUP Securities, Inc. is a member of FINRA,SIPC, and NYSE, 437 Madison Ave, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10022. For further information about TradeUP Securities, Inc., see FINRA BrokerCheck.

Account Opening Bonus

TradeUP is currently offering an exclusive benefit for our readers. Please see the beginning of this article for details.

Account Opening Process

TradeUP supports account opening both with and without an SSN. Even users with international addresses (non-U.S. addresses) can open an account using documents such as an ID and proof of address. Below, we will go through the different scenarios.

With an SSN or a U.S. Address

If you are in the United States and have an SSN (Social Security number), ITIN, or a current U.S. residential address, you can open an account directly through the website or by downloading the TradeUP app. Remember to open your account through our exclusive link in order to receive the high-value account opening bonus mentioned above. During app registration, enter promo code: MEIKA101

One reminder: if you do not have an SSN, you will be asked to fill out a W-8BEN form when opening the account and will be treated as a foreign tax resident. After that, they will not charge U.S. capital gains tax, but they will withhold dividend tax based on the tax treaty dividend withholding rate between the identity you use to open the account and the United States.

Non-U.S. Address

Users with non-U.S. addresses can now also open an account directly using the link below:

Frequently asked questions:

  • Account opening for international users: Both passports and national IDs are accepted, though identity verification may take a little longer. If it has not been approved after 5 business days, please contact customer service. International users cannot receive the extra stock bonus, but they can receive the 5-stock draw and high-yield rewards. You can open an account directly; no VPN is required.
  • How can international users fund their accounts? TradeUP currently does not support linking Hong Kong bank cards, so funding with a Hong Kong bank account can only be done by wire transfer. We recommend funding through Wise. At present, funding supports both ACH and wire transfer. Users with U.S. bank accounts (including U.S. domestic banks such as Citi, TD, Chase, BofA, East West Bank, and Wise USD accounts) can deposit and withdraw directly via ACH, and TradeUP provides instant funding. Users without a U.S. bank account can fund by wire transfer.
  • Fees: If you open an account without an SSN, you will automatically be treated as a foreign citizen, and trading fees will be calculated according to the fee schedule for foreign citizens. Trading commissions for users without an SSN

About the App

If you have a U.S. iOS account, you can simply search for TradeUP or use the link below:

If you do not have an international app store account, you can download it using the links below:

Features

  • Zero commissions on U.S. stocks and zero contract fees on options: supports trading of U.S. stocks, ETFs, OTC stocks, and options (for SSN users, U.S. stocks have $0 commissions and options have $0 contract fees; non-SSN users should refer to the following fee schedule: TradeUP | Take Your Trading to the Next Level ‒Stocks, ETFs, and Options).
  • Supports fractional share trading.
  • Supports margin trading: low margin rate of 5.99% APY, with support for various options trading strategies and multi-leg options strategies.
  • 24-hour trading: Sunday 8 p.m. to Friday 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Real-time market data: provides real-time quotes, depth-of-market data, and analysis.
  • Supports Paper Trading. It is very easy to use in practice, and they recently even held a paper trading contest with prizes.
  • Earnings and news push notifications are very timely, helping users stay on top of the latest stock market developments.

The fee schedules are below:

In addition, they have online customer support in Chinese, which makes it easier to communicate and resolve issues.

In addition, for those who prefer trading on a computer, they also offer web trading:

High-Yield Idle Cash Management

TradeUP now offers high-yield idle cash management through the TradeUP Cash+ Program.

  • Excellent rate: make your cash work efficiently with 3.15% APY for the first three months; after that, the rate depends on the assets you have in the program.
  • Flexible management: withdraw at any time or use the funds for investing.
  • $0 fees: no account maintenance fees and no monthly subscription fees.
  • No minimum requirement: the minimum participation amount is only $0.01.
  • Detailed feature introduction

Transfer Bonus

They also offer transfer bonuses and reimbursements:

  • Transfer fee reimbursement: with assets over $3,000, TradeUP will reimburse up to $300 in ACATS transfer fees.
  • 2% fixed cash back: transferred assets can earn 2% cash back, up to $1,000, with no minimum requirement.
  • Extra 1% cash back: transfer in $100,000 or more and keep the assets for 1 year to receive an additional 1% cash back, up to $1,000.
  • Transfer link
  • How to transfer stocks between brokerage platforms (ACATS transfer)

Refer-a-friend benefits

  • For each friend you successfully refer who makes an initial deposit of $100, you can receive 2 free stocks with a total value of up to $3,600.
  • You can unlock more benefits by inviting 10 friends.
  • Details

Summary

TradeUP's account-opening bonus is quite good. They also offer transfer bonuses and a high-yield cash account, and trading is supported across the full platform (iOS/Android/PC/Mac/Web).

Stock Investing Basics

Below are a few commonly used U.S. stock brokerages, along with their signup bonuses.

Overview Signup Bonus Quick Take
Moomoo $1,030 in stock + 8.1% APY Professional platform, no commissions, and free Level 2 market data. Good for both beginners and advanced traders. Chinese-language customer service available. Requires SSN.
TradeUp 50 shares of NVDA + chance to win 5 more shares + 4% for three months No commissions, supports both U.S. and Hong Kong stocks, and offers WebTrading. Chinese-language customer service available. Available globally.
Webull $100 Amazon + 12 fractional shares + 1 month of Premium membership No commissions, with frequent deposit bonuses that give free stock.
BBAE Up to $650 bonus 0 commission, 0 fees; Chinese-friendly, and you can open an account without an SSN/ITIN.
Robinhood 1 free stock No commissions, with an interest-bearing cash account option. Simple interface that works well for beginners.
Interactive Brokers Up to $1,000 Broad market access. Professional, comprehensive trading platform with high interest on cash balances.
TradeStation $250 Professional trading platform with a full set of supporting tools.
Schwab Up to $1,000 Professional and easy to use. Global ATM fee rebates and $0 stock commissions.
Fidelity Brokerage Account Sign-up link Well-established brokerage with no trading fees, plus TurboTax included.
BIT (formerly Matrixport) $400 in stock Supports direct crypto deposits and withdrawals, does not participate in China CRS, and allows registration directly with an ID card.
SoFi Invest $75 for opening an account No commissions and supports Stock Bits.
WealthFront $5,000 managed free Automated investing and wealth management.
M1 Finance $10 for depositing funds No commissions, with automatic investing based on your portfolio allocation.

If you do not have an SSN/ITIN but still want to trade U.S. stocks, take a look at the brokerages/platforms below. All of them allow registration using a full set of Chinese documents, and you can sign up with just an ID card or passport. None of them participate in China CRS.

  • BBAE: Chinese-friendly; you can open an account without an SSN/ITIN.
  • BIT (formerly Matrixport): You can open an account with just an ID card, and approval can be completed within a few hours.
  • Bitget: Identity verification can be completed with an ID card/Chinese passport.

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