FOREX

The foreign exchange market ("Forex" or "FX") is a decentralised 24-hour market for currencies and precious metals. It is by far the largest market in the world and offers unmatched trading opportunities.

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  • Trade over 80 crosses including major, minor and emergent currencies
  • Transparent pricing – Competitive spreads and low margin rates (no hidden commissions or trading fees)
  • Deep liquidity guaranteed with our network of Tier 1 banks and regional non‑bank liquidity providers
  • Flexible transaction sizes – Micro, mini and standard lots are available for all platforms
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Currency Pairs

Explore one of the most extensive offers of currencies worldwide.
We offer access to the most sought-after currency pairs – including everything from major and minor to exotic pairs.

Majors
PairsMinimum spreads (pips)Margin requirements
Standard
1K USD
Premium
10K USD
Prime
50K USD
EUR/USD1.71.41.11%
USD/JPY1.61.41.21%
GBP/USD2.01.71.41%
USD/CHF2.01.81.61%
USD/CAD2.72.42.21%
AUD/USD1.61.41.21%
NZD/USD2.32.21.81%
Minors
PairsMinimum spreads (pips)Margin requirements
Standard
1K USD
Premium
10K USD
Prime
50K USD
EUR/GBP1.71.51.21%
EUR/AUD2.82.62.31%
GBP/JPY2.92.72.41%
NZD/JPY1.71.51.31%
GBP/CAD2.72.42.21%
EUR/CHF2.42.21.91%
EUR/JPY2.52.32.01%
Exotics
PairsMinimum spreads (pips)Margin requirements
Standard
1K USD
Premium
10K USD
Prime
50K USD
USD/CNH16.414.410.24%
USD/TRY8.15.73.410%
USD/MXN39.229.219.24%
USD/NOK20.419.217.82%
USD/SEK20.519.317.92%
USD/ZAR93.553.513.54%

Precious Metals

Trade Gold (XAU), Silver (XAG), Platinum (XPT) and Palladium (XPD) against the main currencies.
Precious metals offer insights into economic health and are often viewed as a safe haven during times of economic or political uncertainty.

SymbolsMinimum spreads (points)Margin requirements
Standard
1K USD
Premium
10K USD
Prime
50K USD
XAUUSD0.290.260.232%
XPDUSD3.63.33.120%
XPTUSD4.13.83.520%
XAGUSD0.0180.0130.0105%

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