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Global Prime vs Exness : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Global Prime

Global Prime

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Exness

Exness

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker broker

ECN / Market maker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2010

2008

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

800,000


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

ASIC and VFSC

FSA CBCS FSC FSCA CySEC FCA CMA JSC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

No major awards listed

Best Retail FX Broker, Most Trusted Broker 2024 , Best Multi-Asset Broker and Most Trusted Broker in Africa 2024 ,Five awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024

Security Measures

No compensation scheme

ICF

SSL Encryption / 2FA

No

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

150+ Financial assets

200+ trading instruments

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

No

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

No

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

No

Exness Terminal Exness Trade App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Standard and Raw account

Standard Accounts Standard cent Accounts Pro Accounts Raw Spread Accounts Demo Trading Accounts Social Trading Accounts

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$0

$1 for standard accounts $200 for professional accounts

Leverage Available

1:5 to 1:500

1:30 to1 : 2000

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

1000 lots

200 lots - day time 60 lots for forex & 20 lots others - night time

Commission (per account type)

Standard: $0, Raw account: $3.5 per lot

$3.5 per lot for Raw Spread accountsCommission free for Standard, Standard Cent & Pro accounts

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginner traders

Beginners


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets

Bank transfer Card E Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets

Bank transfer Card E Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, GATE8, Dragon Pay, VN Pay, FasaPay, Pagsmile, Jeton, Mifinity, XPay, Perfect money

Neteller Skrill Perfect Money Sticpay


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides, Video Tutorials, Podcast Market Insights, Blog Trading News and Analysis

Analytical tools Trading calculator Currency converter Tick history VPS hosting


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Crypto: 0.1%, indices, Bonds, and Commodities (excl. Metals): $0, Commission: AUD $7, USD $7, EUR € 6.20, GBP £5.4, SGD $9.50, CAD $9, Standard: 0.9 pips, raw : $3.5

Forex- 0.0 pips, Commission- $0

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$3.50

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

USD 0.05 to 3.5 per contract

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

$0

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:500

1:2000


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$0

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

$20-$30

$0

Withdrawal Fee

International bank transfer: $20-$30

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

24 hours a day, 5 days a week. 5 PM New York on Sunday through to 5 PM New York on Friday

Forex trading hours - Sunday 22:05 to Friday 21:59Crypto trading hours - Sunday from 21:35 to Friday 22:05Indices trading hours - Sunday 23:05 to Friday 21:00Commodities - Sunday 23:05 to Friday 21:58


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: +61 (2) 8379 3622, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat

Help Center Support hub, Live chat

Support Languages

14+

15+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd Level 10, 627 Chapel St, South Yarra 3141 Australia

1 Siafi Street, Portobello Office 401, Limassol 3042, Cyprus

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
Both Global Prime and Exness offer affordable fee structures, but Global Prime generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas Exness shines with bundled research and platform access.
While Global Prime prioritizes fast registration with minimal steps, Exness focuses on a thorough vetting process that gives more flexibility in choosing account types and features.
Global Prime excels in real-time trade execution with minimal latency, whereas Exness complements its execution with strong analytical modules and educational support within the platform.
Global Prime supports complex strategies and asset diversity, while Exness offers clarity and low-cost access for long-term holders.