The facts
Minimum deposit
$5
Deposit methods
Visa/Mastercard, Neteller, M-Pesa, MTN, Airtel, Vodafone Cash, Orange Money, Moov Money, Deriv P2P, Crypto, Online banking, Vouchers
UPI
Not confirmed
Max leverage
1:1,000
Verdict score
8.8 / 10
Data as of 2026-10-24, from Deriv's own site and the sources on its full review. RBI list: RBI press release 2025-2026/1530, 19 Nov 2025.
Questions
What is the minimum deposit for Deriv?
The Deriv minimum deposit is $5.
Can I start with $10 at Deriv?
Yes.
Which brokers rated as well as Deriv need a smaller deposit?
IC Markets ($0), Fusion Markets ($0).