Are there any additional costs that a trader needs to pay after purchasing a trading plan at PTB?

Yes. PTB’s Lightning plan is the only plan that requires an additional mandatory payment after the initial purchase. This unique structure is part of PTB’s flexible split-payment model, designed to make the Lightning challenge more affordable upfront while reducing the trader’s financial risk.

Mandatory Second Payment for the Lightning Plan

When you purchase the Lightning plan, you pay the initial fee upfront.
However, once you pass the Lightning challenge, there is a required activation fee that must be paid before your Funded account is enabled.

This second payment is:

• Mandatory
• Set by PTB
• Required only after you succeed
• Part of the plan’s built-in split-payment structure

This means you don’t pay the full amount until after you’ve proven your skill and completed the evaluation successfully.

Why PTB Uses a Split-Payment Model for Lightning

This model is intentionally designed to be more risk-friendly, especially for new traders or traders testing new strategies.

Key benefits:

• ✔️ Lower upfront cost
• ✔️ You only pay the final amount if you pass
• ✔️ You avoid paying full price on an account you might fail
• ✔️ More flexible compared to traditional single-payment plans

It allows traders to access the challenge with more confidence and less financial pressure.

Optional Add-Ons Available at Checkout

In addition to the Lightning activation fee, PTB also offers optional add-ons for all plans (not only Lightning).
These add-ons may improve trading conditions or provide additional benefits, such as:

• Higher profit split
• Reduced payout frequency limits
• Additional features or rule flexibilities

These add-ons are not required they are completely optional and chosen by the trader during the purchase process.

Summary

✔️ This structure makes the Lightning plan more flexible and accessible

✔️ Only the Lightning plan includes a mandatory second fee

✔️ This fee is paid after passing the challenge

✔️ The model reduces upfront risk and cost

✔️ Optional add-ons can be purchased for any plan