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[Explained] ⚠️ Fidelity Error: What does “This account has restrictions in place” mean on Fidelity.com?

October 26, 2024October 26, 2023 by Robbie

Upon logging into my Fidelity account, I was greeted with a notification that read: This account has restrictions in place that limit your ability to complete some transactions. For more information, please contact a Customer Service Representative at 800-343-3548. In this case, the restriction specifically prevented me from ordering a debit card online. Understanding the … Read more

[Fixed] ✅ Fidelity Error 020275: Step-By-Step Guide

October 26, 2024October 16, 2023 by Robbie

The error code (020275) on Fidelity indicates that your account must have penny stock trading enabled to trade securities below $5 per share. If your Fidelity account cannot trade penny stocks, it will present you with the following message. Error: (020275) To place this order, please call a Fidelity representative at 1-800-544-3939. You are placing an … Read more

[Explained] ⚠️ Fidelity Error 020282: What is the “buy order exceeds settled cash” error?

November 11, 2024October 7, 2023 by Robbie

Have you ever tried to buy a stock or option through Fidelity and received the message: “(013014) The buy order you are about to place exceeds your settled cash balance”? Here is the full warning: (013014) The buy order you are about to place exceeds your settled cash balance. Selling these shares before paying in … Read more

Fidelity Error 091976 ⚠️ The position you are attempting to sell exceeds the share quantity available

November 12, 2024September 29, 2023 by Robbie

You see, I had 106 shares of BIV and 56 shares of BLV in my account, acquired between September and November of last year. These were transferred in when I made the switch from Vanguard to Fidelity. As I attempted to sell some or all of my shares, Fidelity threw the following notice at me: … Read more

[Fixed] ✅ Fidelity Error 020282: How to fix the “opening transactions” error

October 26, 2024September 28, 2023 by Robbie

I recently ran into an issue with Fidelity while trying to trade Hong Kong stocks. I got hit with Error Code 020282, which left me asking myself, “What’s going on? I’ve traded Hong Kong stocks through Fidelity before!” The full message reads: (020282) Opening transactions online are not currently being accepted for this country. Please … Read more

[Fixed] ✅ Fidelity Error 009972: “This account is currently restricted” – Here’s 5 Reasons Why

October 26, 2024September 24, 2023 by Robbie

Trying to place a trade in your brokerage account but encountering the “This Fidelity.com account is currently restricted” error? We break down some of the reasons why Fidelity may be restricting your trading. Here is what it says:

[Fixed] ✅ Fidelity Error 354018: How to fix the “sell put option” error

October 26, 2024September 18, 2023 by Robbie

Are you trying to sell a put option (cash secured put) on Fidelity and stumbled upon the (354018) error? Here is the full error message: (354018) The equity or index sell put option order you are attempting to place requires cash in the account equaling the exercisable value of the option. The exercisable value is … Read more