TradingPLUS Refundable Fee: Exactly How and When You Get Your Money Back

One of the most important and frequently misunderstood aspects of the TradingPLUS evaluation is the refundable challenge fee. Understanding exactly when it comes back — and what conditions apply — is essential before you start.

Yes, the Standard Evaluation Fee Is Refundable

The fee you pay to enter a TradingPLUS standard evaluation (Step 1 and Step 2) is refunded when you reach the funded account stage. This applies to all five standard account tiers:

$10,000 evaluation fee:  $89  refunded at second withdrawal

$25,000 evaluation fee:  $249  refunded at second withdrawal

$50,000 evaluation fee:  $349  refunded at second withdrawal

$100,000 evaluation fee:  $549  refunded at second withdrawal

$200,000 evaluation fee:  $1,049  refunded at second withdrawal

The refund amount matches the exact fee originally paid. There are no deductions.

When Exactly Do You Get the Refund?

This is the detail most traders miss. The refund is not processed at your first withdrawal — it's processed at your second.

Directly from the TradingPLUS FAQ: "Your refundable fee will be reimbursed when you request your second withdrawal. The refunded fee will be the same amount that you initially paid for the Evaluation package."

So the timeline looks like this:

• Day 1+ of funded account: Trade and accumulate profit.
• After 14 trading days: Submit first withdrawal request (minimum $50, subject to 30% Consistency Rule).
• After another 14 trading days: Submit second withdrawal request — the evaluation fee refund is processed alongside this payout.

What You Need to Do to Qualify

The refund is automatic — it processes with your second withdrawal without any separate application. But you need to reach the second withdrawal to receive it, which means:

• Pass both evaluation phases.  Step 1 (10% profit target, 5 trading days) and Step 2 (6% profit target, 5 trading days), both within the risk rules.
• Complete KYC verification.  Valid government-issued photo ID, signed TradingPLUS agreement.
• Trade the funded account for at least 14 trading days.  Your first withdrawal request cannot be submitted before this.
• Comply with the 30% Consistency Rule on your first withdrawal.  Your highest profit day cannot exceed 30% of total profit at the time of the first request.
• Submit a second withdrawal after another 14 trading days.  The refund is included with this second payout.

The Fast Track Fee Is Not Refundable

This distinction matters. The Fast Track access fee — which ranges from $500 to $10,000 depending on account size — is not refundable.

There is no evaluation to pass on Fast Track, and therefore no evaluation stage refund mechanism. The fee is the cost of immediate funded access. If you choose Fast Track and later close the account due to drawdown breach or rule violation, the access fee is not returned.

This is one of the key financial differences between the two routes, alongside the non-refundable nature of the fee and the tighter drawdown rules on Fast Track.

Why the Refund Is At the Second Withdrawal

The timing of the refund at the second withdrawal rather than the first serves a practical purpose. It ensures that you've established yourself as an active funded trader who has gone through at least one full payout cycle before the refund is processed. It also aligns with the 14 trading day minimum between withdrawals — the second payout comes at least 28 trading days into the funded account stage.

For traders who are consistent and follow the rules, the refund is simply a built-in feature of the standard evaluation route. For a trader on a $25,000 account earning $600 per month, the $249 fee refund arrives within the first six to eight weeks of funded trading.

The net cost of a TradingPLUS standard evaluation, assuming you pass and complete two withdrawal cycles: Zero. The fee you paid at registration comes back at your second payout. The only permanent cost is the time investment of the evaluation itself.

What If You Fail the Challenge?

If you fail during Step 1 or Step 2 by breaching the daily loss limit or maximum drawdown, the evaluation fee is not refunded. The fee covers access to the evaluation environment, not a guaranteed path to funding. If you restart and attempt again, you pay the evaluation fee again.

This is why treating the challenge seriously from day one matters financially as well as strategically. Passing the evaluation once costs the fee once. Failing multiple times multiplies the cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TradingPLUS challenge fee refundable?

Yes, for standard evaluation accounts. The fee is refunded at your second withdrawal from the funded account in the exact amount originally paid. Fast Track fees are not refundable.

When do I get the TradingPLUS fee refunded?

At your second withdrawal from the funded account, not the first. The first withdrawal is available after 14 trading days on the funded account. The second follows a further 14 trading days after that.

How much of the TradingPLUS fee is refunded?

The full amount originally paid. $89 refunded for the $10,000 evaluation, $249 for $25,000, $349 for $50,000, $549 for $100,000, and $1,049 for $200,000.

Is the TradingPLUS Fast Track fee refundable?

No. Fast Track access fees are non-refundable. This applies to all Fast Track account sizes ($500 to $10,000). The fee is the cost of immediate funded access without an evaluation period.

What happens to the fee if I fail the TradingPLUS challenge?

If you fail during Step 1 or Step 2 by breaching a risk rule, the evaluation fee is not refunded. You would need to repurchase a challenge account to attempt the evaluation again.

Do I need to do anything to claim the fee refund?

No separate action is required. The refund is processed automatically alongside your second withdrawal from the funded account. You simply need to reach the second payout cycle while complying with the Consistency Rule and 14 trading day intervals.