At PIP Traders Funding, we are committed to complying with international financial regulations and ensuring a safe environment for all our traders. Because we use regulated payment processors for payments and regulated KYC/AML providers for identity verification, and as a U.S.-registered company, we must strictly follow the sanctions and compliance requirements set by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and other international bodies.
Countries We Cannot Accept
We are unable to provide services to individuals or entities located in the following countries or regions due to international sanctions and payment processing restrictions:
North Korea (DPRK)
Iran
Syria
Cuba
Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine
Sudan
Belarus
Russia (including certain institutions and sanctioned individuals)
Countries Under Enhanced Due Diligence
Some countries are considered high-risk by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT). Clients from these countries may be subject to additional checks or restrictions:
Myanmar
Other jurisdictions listed by FATF as “high-risk” or “under increased monitoring”
Practical High-Risk Regions
Even if not under official sanctions, we may limit or reject applications from regions with high fraud or chargeback rates, such as:
Afghanistan
Haiti
Yemen
Nigeria
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Zimbabwe
Residents from Restricted Countries
If you are a citizen of a restricted country but currently reside in a permitted country, you may still apply as long as your residence is properly verified during the KYC process.
You must provide a valid government-issued ID from your country of residence.
You must also provide a proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, rental agreement, etc.) from your current country of residence.
⚠️ Please note: If you are physically living in a restricted country, we cannot provide services, even if you hold another passport.
Fraudulent Purchases and Non-Refund Policy
If a customer manages to purchase an evaluation by bypassing payment restrictions but later fails the KYC verification because their true location or identity is linked to a restricted country, this will be considered fraud.
In such cases, the account will be terminated immediately and no refund will be issued.
Why These Restrictions Exist
These measures are not personal. They exist to:
Comply with U.S. and international laws.
Protect our payment infrastructure from fraud and chargeback abuse.
Ensure a safe and compliant environment for all Certified PIP Traders.
Important Note
If you are unsure whether your country is eligible, please contact our Support Team before applying. We continuously monitor and update our policies in line with global sanctions and compliance requirements.