Pay after pass: start cheap, pay more when you win
With pay-after-pass, you can start a challenge for just a few dollars and pay the main fee only if you pass. Failing is cheap; succeeding costs a bit more.
How it works
You pay a small fee to start, sometimes as little as $4–7. If you pass, you pay an activation fee to unlock the funded account. If you don't, the small fee is all you've spent.
What it costs in total
The start fee plus activation usually adds up to more than a regular challenge of the same size. Think of the difference as the price of being able to fail cheaply.
When it's a smart choice
If you think you'll need a few tries before you pass, pay-after-pass often comes out cheaper. If you're confident, a regular challenge costs less overall. Compare options on the pay-after-pass list.
Questions traders ask us
Are the rules the same as regular challenges?
Not always. Some have tighter limits or a lower split, so compare the program pages.
Do I have to pay the activation fee?
Only if you want the funded account after you pass.