What is ACATS?

ACATS is an automated client account transfer system used to move your stocks between different broker accounts.

How do I transfer shares?

To transfer shares into Kraken from other brokers, contact our support team. We can help to initiate the process.

To transfer shares out of Kraken, contact the recipient broker to initiate the process.

What can I transfer into Kraken?

You can transfer stocks and ETF balances to Kraken. You can transfer all or part of an outside account. Only full shares can be transferred; partial or fractional share transfers are not supported.

Are there fees to transfer assets into Kraken?

Kraken does not charge any fees to transfer assets into Kraken. However, your external brokerage may charge a transfer fee.

Are there fees to transfer assets out of Kraken?

Transferring stocks and ETFs out of Kraken will incur a transfer fee of $100. There are no fees charged by Kraken (or Alpaca, our brokerage partner) for transferring stocks and ETF balances into Kraken—but the originating broker may charge their own fees for such transfers.

How long does the transfer process take?