Pay After You Pass: Prove Skill Before Paying
Start your evaluation from $9.99. Trade under published drawdown rules, achieve the profit target, and pay the remaining fee only once you pass.
Pay After You Pass allows traders to enter evaluations for a minimal initial fee (from $9.99). You receive full evaluation parameters (8% daily / 15% max drawdown), scaling up to $500K in capital with up to a 90% profit split upon passing.
From $9.99 to Funded Account
1. Start from $9.99
Pick an account size and pay a small entry fee to begin your evaluation—not the full challenge price upfront.
2. Trade under transparent rules
Trade with an 8% daily / 15% max drawdown allowance. Full risk parameters apply with zero hidden clauses.
3. Pay the balance after passing
The remaining challenge fee is due only once you have achieved the profit target and cleared the evaluation.
4. Get funded with up to 90% split
Transition to a funded account up to $500K, eligible for a 120% fee refund with regular payout schedules.
Transparent Pricing Schedule
1-Step Challenge
| Account Size | Pay Now (Entry) | Pay After Passing | Total Fee | Standard Upfront Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $9.99 | $68.00 | $77.99 | $59.99 |
| $10,000 | $9.99 | $133.00 | $142.99 | $109.99 |
| $25,000 | $9.99 | $263.00 | $272.99 | $209.99 |
| $50,000 | $9.99 | $419.00 | $428.99 | $329.99 |
| $100,000 | $9.99 | $692.00 | $701.99 | $539.99 |
| $200,000 | $9.99 | $1,290.00 | $1,299.99 | $999.99 |
| $300,000 | $9.99 | $1,690.00 | $1,699.99 | Standard |
| $400,000 | $9.99 | $2,030.00 | $2,039.99 | Standard |
| $500,000 | $9.99 | $2,370.00 | $2,379.99 | Standard |
2-Step Challenge
| Account Size | Pay Now (Entry) | Pay After Passing | Total Fee | Standard Upfront Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $9.99 | $55.00 | $64.99 | $49.99 |
| $10,000 | $9.99 | $120.00 | $129.99 | $99.99 |
| $25,000 | $9.99 | $159.00 | $168.99 | $199.99 |
| $50,000 | $9.99 | $329.00 | $338.99 | $299.99 |
| $100,000 | $9.99 | $499.00 | $508.99 | $519.99 |
| $200,000 | $9.99 | $929.00 | $938.99 | $979.99 |
| $300,000 | $9.99 | $1,612.00 | $1,621.99 | $1,379.99 |
| $400,000 | $9.99 | $1,911.00 | $1,920.99 | $1,684.99 |
| $500,000 | $9.99 | $2,210.00 | $2,219.99 | $1,989.99 |
Also Referred To As Pass First, Pay Later
Clear Rules & Published Parameters
Deferred fee models require clear terms to prevent post-evaluation surprises. At ForRealFunding, your initial entry fee and remaining balance upon passing are fixed and stated upfront. Review our complete rules guidelines on our Trading Rules Page and verify payout terms via Verified Trader Payouts.
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Pay After Pass FAQ
What does 'Pay After You Pass' mean?
Pay After You Pass is a deferred challenge fee model. You pay a minimal entry fee ($9.99) to begin your evaluation and only pay the remaining challenge fee once you successfully meet the profit target.
Is 'Pass First, Pay Later' identical to Pay After Pass?
Yes. Terms like 'Pass First, Pay Later' and 'Pass Now, Pay Later' refer to the exact same structure: prove your trading skill during the evaluation phase before paying the full challenge fee.
How does Pay After Pass differ from Instant Funding?
Instant Funding skips the evaluation phase entirely for immediate live trading. Pay After Pass requires completing an evaluation phase, but significantly lowers your upfront financial risk.
Are there hidden fees after passing?
No. The remaining balance is fixed and disclosed upfront before you start. All drawdown limits, profit targets, and fee schedules are published transparently.
What is the entry price for a Pay After Pass challenge?
Entry fees start at $9.99 across account sizes ($5K to $500K), with the remaining balance due only upon successfully passing the evaluation.
When are payouts and refunds issued?
Once funded, you become eligible for a 120% refund of your challenge fee. Payouts occur every 14 days following your initial payout cycle.
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Prove your trading skills with minimal upfront risk and scale up to $500K in funded capital.
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