Schwab

Trader API with programmatic market data, account access, and order submission via REST/OAuth 2.0 — third-party automation requires commercial approval.

by Charles SchwabListed August 4, 2026

Charles Schwab's Trader API provides programmatic access to account data, market data, and order submission for US markets over REST with OAuth 2.0. It supports real-time quotes, options chains, historical data, and WebSocket streaming, with no minimum account balance to access the API.

Schwab does not offer a built-in retail trading bot. Third-party automation and AI-driven products require commercial approval from Schwab, which reviews your use case and whether users keep direct control over order placement. Plan that review early if you ship a product on top of the API.

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