Yup, weeks.
With the Holidays, I wouldnt be suprised if it doesnt take them until mid - late January to open your account. It took about 14 - 17 days from start to finish to get my account open. I suppose they are covering all legal bases. I trust MBT as a safer broker by comparison because of their stock and future holdings. I would suggest the wait :). Check out Oanda as well, low spreads there and I have been happy with them for my 7+ months of trading now.
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