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Rank #9 of 10
- FSA Seychelles
- CBCS Curaçao
- BVI FSC
- FSCA
6.6
out of 10
editorial rating
Exness stands out for the clarity of its pricing ladder (Standard from 0.2 pips with no commission, Pro from 0.1 pips, Zero and Raw Spread from 0.0 pips with published commission ranges) and for advertising instant withdrawals. Its regulatory structure is the main caution: Exness’s own regulation page says its FCA and CySEC entities do not offer trading services to retail clients, and its retail-serving entities are mainly in the Seychelles, Curaçao, the BVI, Belize and Mauritius, with an FSCA-licensed entity for South Africa.
At a glance
| Group | Exness says it was founded in 2008 and has 2,000+ employees across 13 offices. Registered entities are in Seychelles, Curaçao, BVI, Belize and Mauritius. |
| Regulation | Seychelles FSA (Exness SC Ltd), Curaçao CBCS, BVI FSC, Belize FSC, Mauritius FSC, Kenya CMA, Jordan JSC, and the FSCA in South Africa. FCA and CySEC entities are listed but ‘do not offer trading services to retail clients’. |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 (desktop, mobile, web), Exness Trade app and Exness Terminal. |
| Minimum deposit | Not shown on the account pages. Exness’s help centre says Standard has a low minimum depending on payment method and location, and Professional accounts need at least US$200 depending on regional requirements. |
| Pricing | Standard: from 0.2 pips, no commission. Pro: from 0.1 pips, no commission. Zero: from 0 pips plus commission. Raw Spread: from 0 pips with commission up to US$3.50 per side per lot. |
| Markets | Five asset classes: forex, metals and energies, stocks, indices and crypto. Instrument counts not clearly published. |
| Availability | Exness says its entities do not serve the USA, Canada, Iran, North Korea, Europe, the UK, Russia, Belarus and others. |
| Client funds | Segregated funds and negative balance protection are stated. Compensation is limited to Financial Commission membership, up to EUR 20,000 per client, covering only its judgments. |
| Retail-loss disclosure | Not found on the global site, which says only that traders are likely to incur losses exceeding profits. |
What we like
- A clear, published pricing ladder from Standard (0.2 pips, no commission) to Raw Spread (from 0 pips).
- Instant deposits and withdrawals advertised 24/7, with 98%+ of withdrawals automatic.
- Segregated funds and negative balance protection stated; swap-free option on Standard.
What to weigh up
- Its FCA and CySEC entities do not serve retail clients; retail clients are mainly served by offshore entities.
- Compensation is capped at EUR 20,000 through the Financial Commission and covers only its judgments, not insolvency or trading losses.
- The Philippines SEC issued an advisory against Exness Global Limited in January 2026, and minimum deposits are not published on account pages.
Regulation and entities
| Entity | Regulator | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Exness (SC) Ltd | Seychelles FSA (SD025) | Global clients |
| Exness B.V. | Curaçao CBCS (0003LSI) | Global clients |
| Exness (VG) Ltd | BVI FSC (SIBA/L/20/1133) | Global clients |
| Forexite Ltd | Belize FSC (9110312) | Global clients |
| Exness (MU) Ltd | Mauritius FSC (GB20025294) | Global clients |
| Exness ZA (PTY) Ltd | FSCA (FSP 51024) | South Africa |
| Exness (KE) Ltd | Kenya CMA | Kenya |
| Exness Limited (Jordan) | Jordan JSC | Jordan |
| Exness (Cy) Ltd and Exness (UK) Ltd | CySEC (178/12) and FCA (730729) | Listed, but not offering trading services to retail clients |
Which entity are you joining?
Exness’s regulation page describes its global entities as regulated in non-EEA jurisdictions. A retail client of those entities is not covered by FCA or CySEC rules. Check which entity your account is opened with.
Costs and pricing
Standard accounts show spreads from 0.2 pips with no commission, Pro accounts from 0.1 pips with no commission, Zero accounts from 0 pips plus commission (from US$0.05 per side per lot, per Exness’s Pro accounts page), and Raw Spread accounts from 0 pips with commission of up to US$3.50 per side per lot. Exness’s forex page claims ‘50% lower spreads than the industry average’ on EUR/USD and GBP/USD, which is a marketing claim we could not test. Leverage is advertised as unlimited. Inspect live spreads and commissions before trading.
Platforms, tools and education
Exness supports MT4 and MT5 on desktop, mobile and web, plus its own Exness Trade app and Exness Terminal. A demo account and swap-free option on Standard accounts are listed. We could not confirm a structured academy or copy-trading service, though a blog and podcast are available.
Deposits and withdrawals
Exness advertises instant 24/7 deposits and withdrawals, with over 98% of withdrawals processed automatically, deposits and withdrawals to your own accounts only, and no Exness charge for third-party costs (deposit fees may apply to specific methods).
Regulatory record
In January 2026 the Philippines SEC issued an advisory naming Exness Global Limited and HF Markets as operating without required Philippine registration (reported by BusinessWorld, PNA and others). We found no other regulator action against Exness in the last four years.
Who it suits
A good fit: Experienced traders who value transparent pricing tiers and fast withdrawals and who understand and accept an offshore regulatory structure.
Look elsewhere if: Anyone who wants FCA, CySEC or ASIC protection as a retail client, or who needs a strong compensation scheme.
How we rated it
Ratings are BrokersPulse editorial opinion, scored against the criteria in How we rate. They reflect public information as of September 2026, not live-account testing.
Sources
- Exness: regulation
- Exness: standard accounts
- Exness: pro accounts
- Exness: client protection
- Exness: compensation fund
- Exness: deposits and withdrawals
- Exness help: minimum deposits
- BusinessWorld: SEC warning (Jan 2026)
Compiled from the provider’s own pages, regulator registers and the outlets listed above in September 2026. Providers change terms often, so confirm details with the provider before you deposit.
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