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Exness is one of the largest retail brokers by trading volume, known for instant withdrawals and very high leverage. Its UK and Cyprus entities do not serve retail clients, so retail traders are onboarded through offshore or African entities.
Serving you from: Exness (SC) Ltd — FSA Seychelles #SD025 Tier 3 (offshore)
Strengths
- Publishes monthly trading volume figures
- Local licences in South Africa and Kenya
- Low minimum deposit and fast withdrawals advertised
Weaknesses
- Retail clients are not served by its FCA or CySEC entities
- Not available to residents of the US, the UK or the EEA
- Very high leverage increases the risk of rapid losses
Best for: Experienced traders outside Europe who want high leverage and fast payments.
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Key facts
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Cyprus
- Publicly listed
- No
- Group regulators
- FSA Seychelles, FSCA, CMA, FCA, CySEC, CBCS, BVI FSC, FSC Mauritius
- Min. deposit
- $10
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform
- Execution
- Market maker, ECN
- Copy trading
- Yes
- Islamic account
- Yes
- Demo account
- Yes
Regulation and legal entities
A broker brand is usually several companies. The one you open an account with decides your leverage limit, whether you have negative balance protection, and which compensation scheme, if any, covers you.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Licence no. | Max. leverage | Our check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exness (SC) Ltd Seychelles | FSA Seychelles Tier 3 (offshore) | SD025 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Exness ZA (PTY) Ltd South Africa | FSCA Tier 2 | 51024 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Exness (KE) Limited Kenya | CMA Tier 2 | 162 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Exness (UK) Ltd United Kingdom | FCA Tier 1 | 730729 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Exness (Cy) Ltd Cyprus | CySEC Tier 2 | 178/12 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Exness B.V. Curaçao | CBCS Tier 3 (offshore) | 0003LSI | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Exness (VG) Ltd British Virgin Islands | BVI FSC Tier 3 (offshore) | SIBA/L/20/1133 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Exness (MU) Ltd Mauritius | FSC Mauritius Tier 3 (offshore) | GB20025294 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
Accounts and fees
| Account | Pricing | EUR/USD spread from (advertised) | Commission per lot, round turn | Min. deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Spread only | 0.2 pips | — | $10 |
| Raw Spread | Raw spread + commission | 0.0 pips | $7.00 | $200 |
Figures in this table are the broker's own advertised conditions, not our measurements. Advertised “from” spreads are best-case values.
Spreads we measured
We have not measured live spreads for this broker yet. Until we do, cost does not count towards its rating.
Platforms and execution
Exness offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform. Execution model as described by the broker: Market maker, ECN.
Deposits and withdrawals
We have not run our own deposit and withdrawal test with this broker yet. When we do, the log appears here with dates and times.
Country availability
Pick your country at the top of the page to see which Exness entity would serve you.
Not accepted, according to the broker: United States, United Kingdom, EEA.
Alternatives with a shared regulator
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets Since 1989 · LSE: CMCX | 91/99 | FCA #173730 CMC Markets UK plc | $0 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit CMC MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Interactive Brokers Since 1978 · NASDAQ: IBKR | 91/99 | CFTC/NFA #0258600 Interactive Brokers LLC | $0 | Own platform, TradingView | Review Visit Interactive BrokersOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| City Index Since 1983 · NASDAQ: SNEX (parent) | 89/99 | FCA #446717 StoneX Financial Ltd | — | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit City IndexOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Exness regulated?
Exness operates through 8 legal entities in our database, holding licences or registrations with: FSA Seychelles, FSCA, CMA, FCA, CySEC, CBCS, BVI FSC, FSC Mauritius. Which entity you sign up with depends on where you live, and so does the protection you get. Check the licence number on the regulator's own register before you deposit.
What is the minimum deposit at Exness?
Exness advertises a minimum first deposit of $10 on its entry-level account. The amount can differ by entity, account type and payment method.
Which trading platforms does Exness offer?
Exness offers: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform. Platform availability can vary between its entities.
Is Exness a safe broker?
No broker is risk-free. Our Global Trust Score for Exness is 42 out of 99. The score reflects the regulator tier of the entity that serves you, the group's other licences, company structure and track record. It says nothing about whether trading will be profitable for you.