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FXCM account types

Every account type FXCM offers, with the minimum deposit and the terms, as recorded in the database.

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Accounts

Minimum deposit
$50
Account types
Standard, Active Trader, Professional, Corporate, Islamic/Swap-Free, Demo
Account currencies
USD, EUR, GBP
Islamic account
Yes
Demo account
Yes
Professional account
Yes
Minimum trade size
0.01 lots / 1,000 currency units
Time to open
Typically a few minutes

What this means

FXCM runs 6 account types. More choice is not automatically better: the tightest headline spread almost always sits on the account that also charges a commission, so the comparison that matters is the two added together.

Base currencies: USD, EUR, GBP. Holding the account in the currency you fund it with avoids a conversion charge on every deposit and withdrawal - a cost that never shows up in a spread comparison.

The smallest position is 0.01 lots / 1,000 currency units. For anyone starting carefully this matters more than the minimum deposit, because it sets the least you can put at risk on a single trade.

A demo account is available. Worth using for the platform rather than the results: fills are simulated, so it tells you how the software behaves but very little about execution.

Questions about FXCM accounts

What account types does FXCM offer?

FXCM offers 6 account types: Standard, Active Trader, Professional, Corporate, Islamic/Swap-Free, Demo.

What is the minimum deposit at FXCM?

The minimum deposit at FXCM is $50. It can differ by account type and by the entity you register with.

Which base currencies does FXCM support?

FXCM accounts can be held in USD, EUR, GBP. Holding the account in the currency you deposit avoids a conversion charge on every deposit and withdrawal.

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