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AnalystMarch 2026

Exness

Exness is a globally recognized multi-asset broker founded in 2008 and headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. The Exness Group holds licenses from the FCA (UK) and CySEC (Cyprus) for professional/institutional clients, while retail traders are onboarded through entities regulated by the FSA Seychelles, FSCA (South Africa), CMA (Kenya), FSC Mauritius, or CBCS (Curaçao) depending on region. Exness offers access to over 200 instruments spanning forex, crypto, stocks, indices, and commodities. Renowned for its ultra-low trading costs, zero inactivity or withdrawal fees, and flexible leverage up to 1:Unlimited on offshore entities, Exness is a top choice for active traders seeking competitive conditions on MT4, MT5, and proprietary Exness platforms.

Available in United StatesRegulated by FCA

Editor Rating

4.4 / 5

Calculated from 7+ safety & service metrics

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Minimum Deposit

$10

EUR/USD spread

1.0 pips (Standard account) / 0.0 pips (Zero/Raw)

pips
Max Leverage

1:30

Instruments

200+

Pros

  • Zero deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • Instant, automated withdrawals for most payment systems
  • Unlimited leverage available (dependent on entity and equity)
  • Extremely competitive spreads on Zero and Raw accounts
  • Extended swap-free trading for crypto, gold, and major FX

Cons

  • Limited range of stock CFDs compared to competitors
  • No unleveraged, real cash equities available
  • Unlimited leverage carries extreme risk for beginners

Who is it for?

Excellent for active traders valuing low costs, unlimited leverage (where permitted), and fast withdrawals, though its stock CFD offering is relatively small.

Beginner-friendlyPro Platform

Is Exness Safe?

Regulator

FCA

License Holder

Exness (UK) Ltd

Investor Protection: Up to £85,000

Financial Services Compensation Scheme — covers eligible retail clients if the broker fails.

Safety Score

High Confidence
4/ 5

Editorial Summary

Exness holds Tier 1 licenses from the FCA (UK) and CySEC (Cyprus), but these entities serve professional and institutional clients only. Retail traders are onboarded through offshore entities (primarily FSA Seychelles, or regional entities such as FSCA, CMA Kenya, FSC Mauritius). Exness utilizes strict client fund segregation and publishes quarterly Deloitte audit reports.

Client Fund Protection

Protection Snapshot

Client Fund SegregationYes
Negative Balance ProtectionYes (where required by regulation)
Compensation SchemeVaries by jurisdiction
Exness holds FCA and CySEC licenses for professional/institutional clients, which are in principle covered by FSCS (up to £85,000) and ICF (up to €20,000). However, retail traders are onboarded through offshore entities (FSA Seychelles, CMA Kenya, FSC Mauritius, CBCS Curaçao) where no statutory compensation scheme exists. Client fund segregation and negative balance protection are provided across all entities.

Limitations

Retail clients are served exclusively through offshore or regional entities that do not offer statutory investor compensation funds. In December 2025, the Philippines SEC issued an advisory warning that Exness Global Limited was soliciting investments without authorization in the Philippines — this is a jurisdictional restriction advisory, not a conduct or fraud finding.

Regulatory Oversight

Regulatory Coverage

Tier-1 & Recognized RegulatorsFCA, CySEC (professional/institutional only)
Coverage ScopeGlobal
Enforcement HistoryMinor

Editorial Summary

Exness holds a wide regulatory footprint spanning FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSA Seychelles, CMA (Kenya), FSC Mauritius, BVI FSC, and CBCS (Curaçao). The FCA and CySEC entities do not accept retail clients — Exness withdrew from EU/UK retail in 2019. Retail clients are served through offshore and regional entities. Exness publishes quarterly Deloitte audit reports on client fund segregation, which is a meaningful trust differentiator.
Safety Score

Founded

2008

Company Facts

Headquarters

Cyprus

Founded

2008

Publicly Listed

No

Bank-backed

No

License Summary

RegulatorLegal EntityLicense
FCAExness (UK) Ltd
Authorized

730729

CySECExness (Cyprus) Ltd
Authorized

178/12

FSCAExness ZA (PTY) Ltd
Authorized

51024

CMAExness (KE) Ltd
Authorized

162

FSC MauritiusExness (MU) Ltd
Authorized

GB20025294

BVI FSCExness (VG) Ltd
Authorized

SIBA/L/20/1133

CBCSExness B.V.
Authorized

0003LSI

FSA SeychellesExness (SC) Ltd
Authorized

SD025

Exness Fees and Spreads

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Costs at a glance

Exness features extremely competitive trading fees. Accounts feature either zero commissions with average spreads, or zero spreads with flat commissions. There are no inactivity, deposit, or withdrawal fees.

EUR/USD typical spread

1.0 pips (Standard account) / 0.0 pips (Zero/Raw)

Crypto costs

Low

Commissions

Disclosed

Varies by instrument

Non-trading fees

Low

Real trading costs may vary depending on liquidity, volatility, and account structure.

Fee breakdown

Fee typeDetails
Trading
SpreadsSpreads depend heavily on the account. Standard accounts have minimum spreads from 0.3 pips (often averaging ~1.0 pip on EUR/USD). Raw Spread and Zero accounts offer spreads starting from 0.0 pips.
CommissionsStandard and Pro accounts are commission-free. Raw Spread accounts charge up to $3.50 per lot per side. Zero accounts charge from $0.20 per lot per side (can be higher based on the asset).
Execution notesOffers market execution on Standard, Raw Spread, and Zero accounts, ensuring no requotes. The Pro account offers instant execution with requotes but tighter spreads without commissions.
Non-trading
Withdrawal feesExness does not charge any withdrawal or deposit fees across its localized payment methods, e-wallets, or bank cards.
Inactivity feeNo inactivity fees are charged, regardless of how long the account remains dormant.
Currency conversionA currency conversion fee is applied when depositing or withdrawing in a currency different from the account base currency, based on standard exchange rates.
Example trade cost: Raw Spread: EUR/USD trade costs roughly $7 per standard lot round-trip plus any fractional spread. Standard: Cost is embedded in the ~1.0 pip spread ($10 per lot).

How we assess fees

Based on average live spreads for EUR/USD published by Exness, verifying the absence of non-trading fees via official fee schedules and terms.

Fees & Cost Assessment

Is this broker cheap, average, or expensive? Our editorial assessment normalizes costs across account types to give you a clear answer.

Cost Score

High Confidence
5/ 5

Editorial Summary

Exness scores perfectly on costs thanks to an absolute absence of non-trading fees and highly competitive Raw/Zero spreads.

Trading Cost Implications

Cost Snapshot

Spread CompetitivenessCompetitive
Commission StructureVariable
Execution ModelHybrid

Editorial Explanation

Active traders will find the Zero and Raw Spread accounts to be among the cheapest in the industry for major forex pairs.

Limitations

Commission varies by instrument on the Zero account, requiring careful review of schedules.

Non-Trading Cost Considerations

Cost Snapshot

Withdrawal FeesNone
Inactivity FeesNone
FX Conversion FeesApplies

Editorial Explanation

Exness charges no deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees, setting a retail benchmark.

Limitations

Only standard localized currency conversion fees.

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Exness Platforms and Tools

Available Platforms

Proprietary Web Trader
MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 4

Platform Quality Assessment

Pr

Proprietary Web Trader

Best For:Accessibility, clean interface

Exness Terminal is a custom-built HTML5 web app utilizing TradingView charting. It's fast, intuitive, and perfect for manual traders.

Limitations

Lacks the deep automation and EA support found in MT4/MT5.

Quality Snapshot

UsabilityExcellent
PerformanceGood
ToolsGood
AutomationPoor
MetaTrader 4

MetaTrader 4

Best For:EAs, algorithmic trading

The industry standard for forex traders demanding custom indicators and EAs.

Limitations

Dated interface compared to modern web apps.

Quality Snapshot

UsabilityFair
PerformanceGood
ToolsExcellent
AutomationExcellent

Markets & Instruments

Forex
Offered96 pairs
Stocks
Offered87 instruments
Crypto
Offered35 instruments
ETFs
Not offered
CFDs
Offered

200+ instruments available across all markets

How to Deposit and Withdraw at Exness

Payment methods

No payment method data available.

Withdrawal processing

Processing timeInstant to 24 hours (for supported methods)

Actual processing times may vary by payment method and jurisdiction.

Customer support

Live Chat

Available

Phone

Available

Email

Available

Callback

Not available

Availability & languages

Support hours

24/7

Languages

English, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Arabic, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Exness Account Types

Standard

Execution

Market

Min Deposit

$10

Spread from

0.3

Commission

Zero commission

Instruments: All instruments

Pro

Execution

Instant

Min Deposit

$200

Spread from

0.1

Commission

Zero commission

Instruments: All instruments

Raw Spread

Execution

Market

Min Deposit

$200

Spread from

Commission

Up to $3.50 per lot per side

Instruments: All instruments

Trading conditions may vary based on account selection and regulatory jurisdiction.

Education & Research

Education

Exness offers a solid library of educational resources including webinars, a help center, and analytical articles aimed primarily at beginner to intermediate traders.

Limitations

Less robust for highly advanced systematic traders compared to giants like IG.

Quality Snapshot

Overall LevelModerate
Target AudienceBeginners traders
FormatsWebinars, articles, videos
Onboarding SupportStructured

Research & Market Insights

Integrates Trading Central signals and WebTV directly into the platforms, providing actionable insights.

Limitations

Fundamental data for stocks is limited due to small equity CFD offering.

Quality Snapshot

Research DepthModerate
SourcesTrading Central, In-house
Tools AvailableEconomic calendar, WebTV, Trading Central signals
Real-Time DataYes

Exness Review

Editor Rating Breakdown

Overall
4.4
out of 5.0

Verdict

Great

Safety & Regulation
4.0
Fees & Costs
5.0
Markets & Instruments
3.5
Platforms & Tools
4.5
Account Opening
4.8
Deposits & Withdrawals
5.0
Customer Support
4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Exness does not charge any fees for deposits or withdrawals.

Risk Warning

CFDs are complex instruments. 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money.

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