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- Support
- Conclusion
Exness is a multi-jurisdictional CFD broker that has been operating since 2008. The brand markets itself on consistently low spreads, instant withdrawals and very high leverage that can rise to 1:2,000 or even “unlimited” once certain equity and trade-volume conditions are met. Core trading takes place on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and a proprietary web/mobile suite, while five live account types cater for everyone from beginners to high-frequency traders. Minimum deposits start from $10 (or currency equivalent) on the Standard range.
Clients can trade forex, metals, energies, equity indices, single shares and cryptocurrencies exclusively as CFDs. Exness keeps client money in segregated trust accounts, applies automatic negative balance protection and supports round-the-clock multilingual help-desk support. Unlike EU brokers, most Exness entities are not covered by a statutory investor compensation scheme, so prospective clients need to balance the flexible trading conditions against a lighter layer of financial-safety backstops.
| General Information about Exness | |
|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 (Standard, Standard Cent); $200 (Pro, Raw Spread, Zero) |
| Supported Languages | N/A |
| Supported Currencies | USD |
| Website | https://www.exness.com/ |
| Phone Number | 08008920922 |
| Support Email | info@exness.com |
| Headquarters Address | Offices 307&308 Third Floor, North Wing, Granger Bay Court, V&A Waterfront Cape Town |
Regulations
Exness operates through several legal entities. The retail branch that onboards most international clients is Exness (SC) Ltd, company number 8423606-1, authorised by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority as a Securities Dealer under licence SD025 (issued 4 December 2017). Its registered office is 9A CT House, Providence, Mahé, Seychelles.
A second offshore vehicle, Exness (VG) Ltd, registration 2032226, holds an Investment Business licence SIBA/L/20/1133 from the Financial Services Commission of the British Virgin Islands. Regional clients in South Africa are contracted with Exness ZA (Pty) Ltd (2019/418455/07), authorised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority under FSP 51024. For Latin-American and Caribbean markets, Exness lists Exness B.V., registration 18203, supervised by the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (licence 0003LSI).
Historical EU/UK entities (Exness (Cy) Ltd, CySEC 178/12, and Exness (UK) Ltd, FCA 730729) remain authorised but currently serve only professional or institutional counterparties; retail account opening is disabled. Across all entities, the broker discloses segregated client funds and negative balance protection. It does not publish participation in any investor compensation scheme, so eligible clients would need to rely on local ombudsman or court processes for unresolved disputes.
The broker states it cannot accept residents of the USA, Canada, EEA, Israel, North Korea, Iran and a small number of other jurisdictions, but provides no exhaustive list. Proof of identity and address is required before the first withdrawal and whenever cumulative deposits exceed the documentary threshold.
| Regulator | Licence |
|---|---|
| CMA | 162 |
| CySEC | 178/12 |
| FCA | 730729 |
| FSAS | SD025 |
| FSCA | 51024 |
| JSC | 51905 |
| FSCM | GB20025294 |
| CBCS | 0003LSI |
| BVIFSC | SIBA/L/20/1133 |
Trading instruments
Exness offers more than 250 CFD instruments, covering the major asset classes most active retail traders look for. All contracts are traded on margin and settle in cash (no physical delivery). Leverage limits depend on the client’s registering entity and the instrument’s risk category.Forex trading
The broker quotes 100+ currency pairs, including majors, minors and exotics such as USD/TRY and EUR/ZAR. Typical spreads on EUR/USD are 0.8 pips on the Standard account and 0.0–0.1 pip on Raw/Zero during peak liquidity. Default leverage under Seychelles/BVI rules is 1:2,000, but it dynamically reduces once account equity climbs above $1 million. Trading runs 24/5, with Sunday open at 22:05 UTC and Friday close at 21:59 UTC.
Execution is market-based, and the broker discloses a median execution speed of 25 ms. Swap-free clients are exempt from overnight interest on the first few nights, after which an administration fee applies.
Metals trading
Traders can access gold, silver, platinum and palladium against USD and select cross-pairs such as XAU/EUR. Lot size for gold is 100 troy ounces per contract, and leverage is capped at 1:1,000 (lower on FCA/CySEC entities). Spreads on XAU/USD average 13–15 cents in the Raw account. Swaps are published daily, and special events like US Thanksgiving trigger wider spreads.
Energies trading
WTI and Brent crude plus natural gas are offered as spot CFDs with continuous pricing rather than monthly futures rolls. Average spread on UK Brent is 3.0 pips (Raw). Leverage is restricted to 1:200 due to volatility. Financing is handled via a daily swap, and a larger triple-swap is charged on Wednesdays to account for weekend settlement.
Index trading
Exness covers 10 equity benchmarks, including US30, SPX500, NAS100, UK 100, GER 40 and HK 50. Contracts represent the cash index and price continuously during the underlying exchange hours. Margin as low as 1% (1:100 leverage) is available outside ESMA/FCA limits. Dividend adjustments occur at ex-date and are reflected as cash credits or debits.
Share trading
More than 100 US large-caps such as Apple, Tesla and Amazon trade as CFDs on MT5 only. Typical leverage is 1:20 (5% margin). Corporate actions – splits, reverse splits and cash dividends – are automatically booked to open positions. Because liquidity follows exchange hours, overnight gaps can be significant; Exness therefore widens spreads 5 minutes before the session close.
Cryptocurrency trading
BTC/USD, ETH/USD, XRP/USD and 30+ altcoins are available with variable leverage up to 1:400 (Seychelles/BVI). Trading is open 24/7, but the broker reserves the right to switch to “close only” during extreme market stress. Weekend price gaps can trigger higher margin calls, so traders should size positions conservatively.
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| AUDUSD | AVG 0.9 pips |
| EURGBP | AVG 1.4 pips |
| EURUSD | AVG 0.9 pips |
| NZDUSD | AVG 1.8 pips |
| USDCAD | AVG 1.8 pips |
| USDCHF | AVG 1.3 pips |
| USDCNY | AVG 40.1 pips |
| USDJPY | AVG 1 pips |
Trading platforms
 Platforms |
 PC / MAC |
 Smartphones |
 Tablets |
|---|---|---|---|
| MetaTrader 4 |   |   | |
| MetaTrader 5 | | | |
| Proprietary | | | |
| Trading Information | |
|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Mobile |
| Demo Account |  |
| Hedging | |
| Scalping | |
| US Traders |  |
| Arabic Traders | |
Exness supports third-party MetaTrader terminals alongside two proprietary solutions optimised for quick order routing and funding. All platforms are available on Windows/macOS, web browsers and iOS/Android apps. Automated trading is fully supported via EAs, MT5 Algo or the Exness API, and a free VPS can be requested once account equity exceeds $500. Social-copy functionality is delivered through the dedicated Exness Copy Trading app.
MetaTrader 4
MT4 remains the primary choice for forex scalpers and EA developers. Exness provides all standard order types, one-click trading from the chart and 9 time-frames. Raw Spread, Zero and Pro accounts can reach spreads from 0.0 pips, with a fixed commission charged where applicable. Tick history and MQL4 programming are fully supported, while server locations in Amsterdam and Singapore help reduce latency for most regions. All CFD asset classes offered by the broker, including selected single stocks, are tradeable on MT4.
For advanced users, Exness pre-installs its trade analytics plug-in, offering real-time margin monitoring and integrated economic news. Clients may connect third-party VPS providers, but the in-house VPS (located near the main trading servers) avoids additional cross-connect latency.
MetaTrader 5
MT5 adds Depth-of-Market, 21 time-frames, netting/hedging account modes and two extra pending-order types. The platform is particularly useful for share-CFD trading because of its native symbol-grouping and extended contract specifications. Strategy testing supports multi-threading and real tick data, while traders can subscribe to MT5 Signals for copy trading directly inside the terminal. All Exness account types except Standard Cent are eligible for MT5.
Broker-side hedging remains allowed, and leverage, including the “unlimited” tier, applies equally on MT5 once equity requirements are met. Historical data for metals and energies is more granular on MT5, making it the better choice for algorithmic commodity strategies.
Exness Terminal
Exness Terminal is a lightweight HTML5 web platform accessible from any modern browser. It offers 50+ technical indicators, detachable charts, and synchronised watch-lists across devices. Depth-of-Market and quick-trade widgets allow immediate lot-size adjustment and stop-level preview. Although algorithmic trading is unavailable, the terminal is convenient for discretionary traders who need to manage positions without installing software.
Order execution routes through the same servers as MT4/MT5, so latency is identical. The terminal currently supports forex, metals, energies and indices; share-CFDs are gradually being added.
Exness Trade mobile app
The proprietary mobile app combines trading, funding and account management inside a single interface. Biometric log-in, instant internal transfers and a built-in economic calendar simplify day-to-day management. Charting is driven by TradingView libraries, with up to eight overlay indicators and three chart types. Push notifications for margin level, stop-out events and balance credit are enabled by default.
A unique feature is instant withdrawal initiation directly from the position-detail screen, letting scalpers quickly remove profits to an e-wallet. The app supports all live account types, including the Standard Cent micro-lot account.
Copy trading
Copy trading is delivered via the dedicated Copy Trading iOS/Android app. Strategy providers open a Master account and set their own performance fee from 0% to 50% of realised profit. Followers can filter providers by ROI, risk score, draw-down and minimum deposit. Capital allocation is fully proportional, while built-in equity-stop and manual close-all give followers baseline risk controls.
The marketplace displays at least six months of verified performance for each strategy. All copied trades execute on Exness’ main servers, not through signal bridging, which reduces typical slippage. The broker does not charge an additional platform fee; only the provider’s success fee applies.
Payment methods
Exness discloses more than 20 deposit and withdrawal rails, though the exact list varies by residency. Publicly visible methods include Visa/Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, Perfect Money, WebMoney, Bitcoin, Tether ERC-20 and a wide range of instant local bank gateways in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The broker charges no internal fees on either deposits or withdrawals; only third-party or blockchain fees may apply.
Minimum deposits for card and e-wallets are typically $10, while most local bank channels start at the local-currency equivalent of $1–$5. Nearly all e-wallet and crypto deposits credit within seconds; card deposits appear within 30 minutes; international wire transfers may take 3–5 business days. Withdrawals mirror the processing times: e-wallets are normally instant, cards are stated as “up to 72 hours”, and wires follow standard SWIFT clearing cycles.
Base account currencies exceed 40 options, including USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, ZAR and BTC. Funding in the same currency as the trading account avoids unnecessary FX conversion, which the broker passes through at interbank+0.5 pip. By policy, withdrawals are routed back to the original funding source up to the deposited amount before profits can be sent elsewhere, a standard anti-money-laundering control.
All first-time withdrawals trigger full KYC, and additional verification may be requested if cumulative transactions exceed set limits. Two-factor authentication via the Exness Authenticator app is recommended and must be enabled before increasing withdrawal caps.
| Brand | Minimum | Fees | Processing Time |
 | $10 | None | Instant |
 | $10 | None | Instant |
 | $10 | None | Instant to 1 hour |
 | $10 | None | Instant |
 | $10 | None | Instant |
 | $10 | None | Instant |
 | $10 | None | Instant |
 | $10 | Blockchain fee only | 1–3 block confirmations |
| Brand | Minimum | Fees | Processing Time |
| $10 | None | up to 72 hours |
| $10 | None | up to 72 hours |
| $10 | None | same day to 2 business days |
| $10 | None | instant |
| $10 | None | instant |
| $10 | None | instant |
| $10 | None | instant |
| $10 | Blockchain fee only | within 24 hours |
Account types
Exness offers five live accounts plus an unlimited demo environment. Pricing models include spread-only (Standard, Standard Cent) and raw-spread-plus-commission (Raw Spread, Zero, Pro). The broker quotes variable leverage that can reach 1:2,000 by default and, after conditions are met, an “unlimited” tier. All accounts can be requested as swap-free for clients from Muslim-majority countries.
| Market | Leverage |
|---|---|
| Commodities CFDs | 1:400 (CMA) |
| Commodities CFDs | 1:2000 (FSAS) |
| Crypto CFDs | 1:400 (FSAS) |
| Forex CFDs | 1:400 (CMA) |
| Forex CFDs | 1:2000 (FSAS) |
| Indices CFDs | 1:400 (CMA) |
| Indices CFDs | 1:400 (FSAS) |
| Stock CFDs | 1:400 (CMA) |
| Stock CFDs | 1:20 (FSAS) |
Standard account
This is the default live account with no commission and typical spreads from 0.8 pips on EUR/USD. The minimum deposit is payment-method dependent but starts at $10. All platform options are available, and every asset class offered by Exness can be traded. Dynamic leverage applies; margin requirements tighten once equity exceeds set thresholds, which the broker discloses in its Leverage Adjustments table.
Because costs are folded into the spread, the Standard account suits new traders who prefer simple cost structures and do not yet generate enough volume to justify commission models.
Standard Cent account
Standard Cent mirrors the Standard account but settles balances in cent-denominated sub-units, allowing position sizes from 0.01 cent-lots (0.0001 of a standard lot). Minimum deposit again starts at $10. Only MT4 is supported, and share-CFDs are unavailable. The account is popular with strategy testers who need small-ticket live fills to observe real-market slippage without risking material capital.
Raw Spread account
Raw Spread targets high-frequency and algorithmic traders. Spreads start from 0.0 pips, with a round-turn commission of $7 per standard lot (USD-quoted pairs). The stated minimum deposit is $200. All instruments except some minor exotics are available. Because costs are separate and visible, the Raw model is more transparent for scalpers comparing all-in execution costs across brokers.
Zero account
The Zero account advertises 0.0-pip spreads on the 30 most-traded instruments for 95% of the trading day, with a variable commission that starts at $0.2 per side but scales by instrument. The minimum deposit is $200. This configuration is popular with volume traders concentrating on a handful of major pairs or gold, though the commission schedule should be reviewed carefully before live trading.
Pro account
Designed for seasoned traders, the Pro account combines spreads from 0.1 pips with no commission. Minimum deposit is $200. Order execution is advertised as “instant” on MT4/MT5, although Exness notes that market execution may be used during abnormal volatility. All product classes are enabled, and higher priority is given for VPS requests.
Demo accounts
The demo environment supports unlimited virtual equity in any base currency and is available on MT4, MT5 and Exness Terminal. Accounts do not expire but are archived after 21 days of inactivity. Replenishing balance, changing leverage or opening multiple demo profiles is possible directly from the Personal Area. Because pricing and spreads mirror live feeds, demo users can accurately test EA behaviour and observe swap charges in real time.
Swap-free option
Clients in eligible countries can flag any live account as swap-free. Instead of overnight interest, a fixed administration fee is levied on selected instruments after an initial grace period (usually three nights). The fee table is published in the Personal Area and differs by symbol.
Support
Customer support is available 24/7 via live chat, email and a multilingual telephone line (+357 250 30959). Chat is bot-assisted for basic queries but hands off to a human agent within around one minute. The broker claims coverage in 15 languages, including English, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic and Swahili.
A searchable Help Centre offers articles on account setup, platform troubleshooting and funding. Video tutorials and platform walkthroughs are embedded directly in the Personal Area. Escalation to the dedicated Complaints Department is done via a web form or compliance@exness.com; unresolved disputes can be referred to the registered regulator of the contracting entity.
Conclusion
Exness delivers a compelling blend of ultra-tight spreads, flexible account types and exceptionally fast, fee-free funding. The availability of both MetaTrader suites and modern proprietary platforms, combined with instant social copy trading, makes the broker suitable for discretionary, algorithmic and signal-following strategies alike.
The main trade-off is regulatory depth: most retail clients fall under offshore FSA Seychelles or BVI supervision without a formal investor-compensation fund. While segregated accounts and negative balance protection mitigate operational risk, cautious traders should weigh these protections against the unusually high leverage on offer. Overall, Exness is best suited to experienced traders who value cost efficiency and execution speed and are comfortable operating under mid-tier regulatory oversight.