Become a BATS Member

Become a member by completing the three steps below.

It's Easy to Qualify

Members must be:

registered broker-dealers,
registered with a Self Regulatory Organization (SRO), and
connected with a clearing firm.

Just a Little Paperwork

Now that you qualify, fill out the following Membership Application and Agreements and send (e-mail or fax) them along with all other required documentation.

BATS Membership Application & Agreements - contract between BATS and members

E-mail:	membershipservices@batstrading.com
Fax:	913.815.7119

Please contact Membership Services at membershipservices@batstrading.com or 913.815.7002 for more information on Step #1 or Step #2.

Get Connected

The paperwork is done! Now it's time to connect to BATS. The following technical specifications are available to help new members get connected:

BATS Connectivity Manual - network connectivity options
BATS FIX Specification - orders using FIX format
BATS PITCH Specification - direct market data feed
BATS DROP Specification - execution information

If you trade via a service bureau (ex. Lava, Sterling, Fidessa, BRASS etc.), please return an executed copy of the Service Bureau Agreement, countersigned by your Service Bureau.

After your connection to BATS is established, you'll place your first trade to verify the clearing. Then, you're ready to enjoy the low-cost, high-speed trading BATS provides.

Please contact the Trade Desk at tradedesk@batstrading.com or 913.815.7001 for more information on Step #3.

For any additional assistance, please contact any BATS account manager.

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