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tightest spreads

Access the world's largest financial market with ultra-fast execution, instant withdrawals, and competitive spreads on major, minor, and exotic currency pairs.

Ultra-fast execution

Lightning-speed order processing

Instant withdrawals

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Tight spreads

Competitive pricing on all pairs

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Why trade Forex with Exness

Execution you can rely on

Execution you can rely on

Whether you're scalping or swing trading, execution matters. Experience ultra-fast order processing with minimal slippage in the most liquid market in the world.

Protection from volatility

Protection from volatility

Experience 3x fewer stop outs with 0% stop out level, and strengthen your positions with Negative Balance Protection and Stop Out Protection during volatile market conditions.

Deep liquidity & 24/5 market access

Deep liquidity & 24/5 market access

Trade the world's most liquid market with $7.5 trillion daily volume. Access major, minor, and exotic pairs 24 hours a day, 5 days a week with tight spreads and reliable execution.

Forex market spreads and swaps

Market execution

SymbolAvg. spread
pips
Commission
per lot/side
MarginLong swap
pips
Short swap
pips
Stop level*
pips
EURUSDm
Euro vs US Dollar
Swap-free available
0.6$01:Unlimited−1.89−0.470
GBPUSDm
Great Britain Pound vs US Dollar
Swap-free available
0.7$01:Unlimited−3.240.240
USDJPYm
US Dollar vs Japanese Yen
Swap-free available
0.7$01:Unlimited0.69−4.690
USDCHFm
US Dollar vs Swiss Franc
Swap-free available
0.9$01:Unlimited1.47−4.470
AUDUSDm
Australian Dollar vs US Dollar
Swap-free available
0.8$01:Unlimited−1.14−0.860
USDCADm
US Dollar vs Canadian Dollar
Swap-free available
1.0$01:Unlimited0.14−3.140
NZDUSDm
New Zealand Dollar vs US Dollar
Swap-free available
1.1$01:Unlimited−1.24−0.760
EURGBPm
Euro vs Great Britain Pound
0.9$01:Unlimited−1.35−0.650
EURJPYm
Euro vs Japanese Yen
Swap-free available
1.2$01:Unlimited−0.31−3.690
GBPJPYm
Great Britain Pound vs Japanese Yen
Swap-free available
1.5$01:Unlimited−1.76−2.240
AUDJPYm
Australian Dollar vs Japanese Yen
1.3$01:Unlimited0.45−4.550
EURAUDm
Euro vs Australian Dollar
1.6$01:Unlimited−2.890.890
EURCADm
Euro vs Canadian Dollar
1.8$01:Unlimited−1.24−1.760
GBPAUDm
Great Britain Pound vs Australian Dollar
2.1$01:Unlimited−4.141.140
GBPCADm
Great Britain Pound vs Canadian Dollar
2.3$01:Unlimited−2.89−0.110
CADJPYm
Canadian Dollar vs Japanese Yen
1.7$01:Unlimited0.34−3.660
CHFJPYm
Swiss Franc vs Japanese Yen
1.9$01:Unlimited−3.24−0.760
NZDJPYm
New Zealand Dollar vs Japanese Yen
1.8$01:Unlimited0.24−4.760
EURCHFm
Euro vs Swiss Franc
1.4$01:Unlimited−0.47−2.530
GBPCHFm
Great Britain Pound vs Swiss Franc
2.0$01:Unlimited−1.89−1.110
AUDCADm
Australian Dollar vs Canadian Dollar
1.9$01:Unlimited−0.76−2.240
AUDCHFm
Australian Dollar vs Swiss Franc
1.7$01:Unlimited0.89−3.110
AUDNZDm
Australian Dollar vs New Zealand Dollar
2.2$01:Unlimited−1.47−0.530
CADCHFm
Canadian Dollar vs Swiss Franc
2.1$01:Unlimited0.76−3.240
NZDCADm
New Zealand Dollar vs Canadian Dollar
2.4$01:Unlimited−0.89−2.110
NZDCHFm
New Zealand Dollar vs Swiss Franc
2.3$01:Unlimited0.53−3.470
EURNZDm
Euro vs New Zealand Dollar
2.8$01:Unlimited−3.240.240
GBPNZDm
Great Britain Pound vs New Zealand Dollar
3.2$01:Unlimited−4.761.760

*Stop level is subject to change and may not be available for traders using certain high-frequency trading strategies or Expert Advisors.

One Forex trading app,
all the tools you need

Trade Forex CFDs with tight spreads and reliable execution on the go with our mobile trading app.

Capture opportunities

Open, modify, close, or partially close orders with ultra-fast execution in the most liquid market.

Analyze the Forex market

Use over 100 indicators on integrated TradingView charts to identify trading opportunities.

Withdraw instantly

Access your money 24/7 with automated withdrawal approvals.

Get answers

Contact support 24/7 through the in-app live chat in 15 languages.

Use top-tier Forex trading tools

Plan and execute your strategy with Trading Central signals and price alert push notifications.

Trade Forex without friction

Enjoy a seamless, user-friendly Forex trading interface designed for all trading levels.

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Forex market conditions

The foreign exchange (Forex) market is the world's largest and most liquid financial market, with over $7.5 trillion traded daily. Trading Forex CFDs allows you to speculate on currency pair price movements like EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDJPY without owning the underlying currencies, whether prices are rising or falling. The Forex market operates 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, providing continuous trading opportunities across global sessions.

When it comes to Forex trading, you deserve the tightest spreads in the industry. Our spreads start from 0.6 pips on EURUSD. Keep in mind that our spreads are floating, and the table above shows the previous day's average rates. For live spreads, please check your trading platform. Spreads may widen during periods of low liquidity or high volatility, such as major economic news releases.

Swap values may be updated daily based on interbank rates. Use the Exness calculator to estimate your swap costs. To account for weekend rollover, a triple swap is applied each Wednesday on all Forex positions held overnight. If you are a resident of an Islamic country, all accounts are automatically swap-free. Swap-free accounts are also available for major currency pairs upon request.

Forex markets are open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, from Monday 00:00 to Friday 23:59 (server time). Trading is available across all major global sessions: Asian, European, and American. The market is closed on weekends and major holidays. Different currency pairs may have varying liquidity depending on the active trading session. Learn more about specific trading hours in our Help Center.

Exness offers flexible leverage up to 1:Unlimited on major Forex pairs, allowing you to maximize your trading potential with minimal capital. Margin requirements are dynamically calculated based on your account equity and leverage settings. Major pairs like EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDJPY typically have the lowest margin requirements. Always ensure you understand margin requirements and use appropriate risk management strategies. You can find full margin details in our Help Center.

The Stop level indicates the minimum distance (in pips) from the current market price at which you can place stop loss and take profit orders. For most Forex pairs, the stop level is 0 pips, allowing you to place orders at any distance from the current price. The Stop level is subject to change and may not be available for traders using certain high-frequency trading strategies or Expert Advisors. Check your trading platform for current stop level values.

Frequently asked questions

Forex CFDs (Contracts for Difference) allow you to speculate on currency pair price movements without owning the underlying currencies. When you trade Forex CFDs with Exness, you're entering into a contract to exchange the difference in price from when you open a position to when you close it. This means you can profit from both rising and falling markets by going long or short on major, minor, and exotic currency pairs like EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDJPY.

Exness offers flexible leverage up to 1:Unlimited on major Forex pairs, allowing you to maximize your trading potential with minimal capital. The available leverage depends on your account type, equity level, and the specific currency pair you're trading. Major pairs like EURUSD and GBPUSD typically offer the highest leverage options. You can adjust your leverage settings in your Exness Personal Area at any time. Remember that while leverage can amplify profits, it also increases risk.

Exness offers some of the tightest spreads in the industry on major Forex pairs. Our average spreads start from 0.6 pips on EURUSD, 0.7 pips on GBPUSD, and 0.7 pips on USDJPY. All spreads are floating and may vary based on market conditions, liquidity, and volatility. During major economic news releases or periods of low liquidity, spreads may widen temporarily. For real-time spreads, please check your trading platform.

Yes, Exness offers swap-free Forex trading accounts for residents of Islamic countries, which are automatically activated. Swap-free accounts are also available for major currency pairs upon request for eligible traders. With swap-free accounts, you won't be charged overnight financing costs (swaps) when holding positions overnight. This makes them ideal for longer-term trading strategies and for traders who prefer to avoid interest-based charges.

The Forex market is open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week with Exness. Trading is available from Monday 00:00 to Friday 23:59 (server time), covering all major global trading sessions: Asian, European, and American. This continuous trading allows you to react to market events and economic news releases in real-time, regardless of your time zone. The market is closed on weekends and major holidays. Different currency pairs may have varying liquidity depending on the active session.

You can start trading Forex with Exness with a minimum deposit as low as $10 on Standard accounts. This low entry barrier makes Forex trading accessible to traders of all experience levels. However, we recommend starting with a comfortable amount that allows for proper risk management. Different account types may have different minimum deposit requirements. You can fund your account using various payment methods including bank cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers with instant processing.

Exness provides Negative Balance Protection on all Forex trading accounts, ensuring you can never lose more than your account balance. If market volatility causes your account equity to go negative, we will automatically reset it to zero at no cost to you. This protection applies to all currency pairs and trading conditions, giving you peace of mind when trading with leverage. Combined with our 0% stop out level, you experience 3x fewer stop outs compared to industry standards.

Yes, Exness offers a fully-featured mobile trading app for both iOS and Android devices. The app provides access to all Forex pairs with the same tight spreads and ultra-fast execution as the desktop platform. You can open, modify, and close positions, use over 100 technical indicators on integrated TradingView charts, receive price alerts, access Trading Central signals, and contact 24/7 support through in-app live chat. Instant withdrawals are also available directly from the mobile app.

Major Forex pairs include the most traded currencies globally, always paired with USD: EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, USDCHF, AUDUSD, USDCAD, and NZDUSD. They offer the highest liquidity and tightest spreads. Minor pairs (or cross pairs) don't include USD but involve major currencies: EURGBP, EURJPY, GBPJPY. Exotic pairs combine a major currency with an emerging market currency and typically have wider spreads and lower liquidity. Exness offers competitive spreads across all three categories.

Exness offers instant withdrawals 24/7 with automated approval for most payment methods. Once you request a withdrawal from your Forex trading account, funds are typically processed within minutes and credited to your chosen payment method. There are no withdrawal fees from Exness, and you can withdraw your profits at any time, even while holding open positions. Withdrawal processing times may vary depending on your payment provider, but most e-wallet withdrawals are instant.

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Legal Entities

Exness (SC) Ltd — Securities Dealer registered in Seychelles, reg. no. 8423606-1, authorised by the FSA, licence no. SD025. Registered office: 9A CT House, 2nd floor, Providence, Mahe, Seychelles.

Exness B.V. — Securities Intermediary registered in Curaçao, reg. no. 148698(0), authorised by the CBCS, licence no. 0003LSI. Registered office: Emancipatie Boulevard Dominico F. "Don" Martina 31, Curaçao.

Exness (VG) Ltd — Authorised by the FSC in BVI, reg. no. 2032226, investment business licence no. SIBA/L/20/1133. Registered office: Trinity Chambers, P.O. Box 4301, Road Town, Tortola, BVI.

Exness ZA (PTY) Ltd — Authorised by the FSCA in South Africa as an FSP, reg. no. 2020/234138/07, FSP no. 51024.

Exness (KE) Limited — Registered in Kenya, reg. no. PVT-LRUDJJB, regulated by the CMA as a Non-dealing Online Foreign Exchange Broker, licence no. 162.

Risk Warning

Trading CFDs and other leveraged products carries a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage and may not be suitable for all investors. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information on this website does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to engage in any investment activity. The Exness Affiliate and IB Programs are for marketing purposes only; partners are independent third parties and do not provide investment advice. Commission figures are indicative and not guaranteed.

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