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FP Markets vs Exness : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

FP Markets

FP Markets

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Exness

Exness

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Broker Overview

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

ECN broker

ECN / Market maker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2005

2008

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

800,000


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, SVG

FSA CBCS FSC FSCA CySEC FCA CMA JSC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best CFD Broker - Africa, Best Trading Experience - Africa, Most Trusted Broker in 2023, Best Price Execution in 2024, Most Transparent Broker and Best Trading Conditions in 2024.

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

ICF

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

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)

10,000+ trading instruments

200+ trading instruments

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

Yes

cTrader

Yes

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

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.)

Forex account - Standard and raw MT4-MT5 account, Islamic forex account - Raw account and standard MT4-MT5 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)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$1 for standard accounts $200 for professional accounts

Leverage Available

500:1

1:30 to1 : 2000

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the asset type

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

Commission (per account type)

$3

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

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

Beginners to experienced traders

Beginners


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Credit/ debit cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker

Bank transfer Card E Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Credit/ debit cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker

Bank transfer Card E Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Asia bank, Stic Pay, Fasa pay, Virtual Pay, Rupee pay, Rapyd, Perfect Money, Crypto payment, Dragon Pya, Rapid transfer

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 courses, Live webinars, Podcasts, Trading guides, Platform tutorials, Ebooks, Trading glossary

Analytical tools Trading calculator Currency converter Tick history VPS hosting


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Forex- 3.50, Metals -3.50, Commodities- built into spread, Indices- Built into spread

Forex- 0.0 pips, Commission- $0

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Typical

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$2

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

USD 0.05 to 3.5 per contract

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

500:1

1:2000


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$0

$0

Advisory Fees

$70

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Long- $5.79, short- $2.59

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Starts from 0.06 to 0.30 %

$0

Withdrawal Fee

Upto $50

$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)

Depends on the instrument offer

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: Toll-free: +44 28 2544 7780, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat

Help Center Support hub, Live chat

Support Languages

12+

15+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Sydney,Australia

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

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


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FP Markets is known for competitive pricing on basic trades, especially for beginners. However, Exness fee structure, though slightly higher, covers a broader range of services, making it more suitable for active traders.
FP Markets gets you trading faster thanks to its minimal entry barriers. In comparison, Exness account setup is slower but includes extra layers of financial screening and suitability assessments.
FP Markets excels in real-time trade execution with minimal latency, whereas Exness complements its execution with strong analytical modules and educational support within the platform.
FP Markets delivers a robust ecosystem for seasoned traders, whereas Exness focuses on ease of access and modern usability.