Exness Review
Small accounts and instant withdrawals · Founded 2008 · Limassol, Cyprus
Not for UK residents
Reviewed by Adrian Rochester Updated 30 September 2026
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Exness does not accept UK residents, so we don't link to it.
Exness appeals to traders starting small, with a low minimum deposit, flexible accounts and a reputation for fast withdrawals.
Our verdict on Exness
Important for UK readers: Exness does not serve UK residents, so you cannot open an account from the UK. We include this review because Exness is one of the largest retail brokers worldwide and UK readers often search for it.
Outside the UK, Exness is known for low entry costs and fast withdrawals, and says over 98% of withdrawals are processed automatically. The Standard account has no commission and, according to Exness, no minimum deposit. The professional accounts (Pro, Zero and Raw Spread) offer tighter pricing: Raw Spread starts from 0.0 pips with US$3.50 per lot per side, with minimum deposits of US$200 to US$3,000 depending on region.
Exness's international accounts are provided by offshore companies such as Exness (SC) Ltd, regulated in Seychelles, with extremely high leverage available. For UK residents, FCA-authorised brokers such as Pepperstone, IG or Tickmill are the relevant choices.
Ratings breakdown
Key facts
- UK status
- Not available to UK residents
- EUR/USD spread
- 0.3 pips average (Standard account)
- Commission
- None
- All-in cost
- £2.26 per standard lot
- Minimum deposit
- ~£8
- Max leverage
- 1:2000 (offshore entity)
- Instruments
- 250+
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Limassol, Cyprus
Pros
- Very low minimum deposit (about £8 / US$10)
- Fast, often instant withdrawals
- Wide range of account types
Cons
- Very high leverage only via offshore entities
- Limited research and education
- Smaller product range
Regulation
Highlighted = tier-1 regulator. Protection depends on the entity you open an account with.
Platforms
Who Exness is for
Good fit
- Non-UK traders in regions Exness serves who want low entry costs
- MetaTrader 4 and 5 users who value fast, automated withdrawals
Look elsewhere if
- UK residents: Exness does not accept clients from the UK
- Traders who want FCA protection or FSCS cover
- Beginners attracted by very high offshore leverage
Exness fees and spreads
Exness's international accounts (not available in the UK) range from commission-free Standard and Pro accounts to commission-based Zero and Raw Spread accounts.
| Account | Pricing | Commission | Minimum deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Spread-only | None | None stated by Exness |
| Pro | From 0.1 pips | None | Varies by region |
| Zero | Zero spreads on many instruments | Yes (low) | US$200–3,000 by region |
| Raw Spread | From 0.0 pips | US$3.50 per lot per side | US$200–3,000 by region |
From Exness's account pages as indexed by search. Not available to UK residents.
Other costs
| Charge | Exness |
|---|---|
| Withdrawals | Exness says over 98% are processed automatically |
| Leverage | Very high on offshore accounts, far above the UK's 1:30 retail limit |
Account types
- Standard
- Commission-free account for all levels of trader.
- Pro
- Commission-free with spreads from 0.1 pips.
- Zero
- Zero spreads on many instruments, with a commission.
- Raw Spread
- Raw spreads from 0.0 pips plus a fixed US$3.50 per lot per side.
Deposits and withdrawals
| UK residents | Not accepted |
| Withdrawals | Over 98% processed automatically (Exness) |
| Professional account minimums | US$200 to US$3,000 depending on region |
Is Exness safe?
- Exness (SC) Ltd is regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles (licence SD025) and authorised in South Africa by the FSCA.
- Exness (Cy) Ltd is regulated by CySEC in Cyprus (licence 178/12).
- Exness says client funds are held segregated from its own funds.
- Exness does not serve UK residents, so FCA protections, including the FSCS, do not apply.
Platforms and tools
- MetaTrader 4 & 5
- Exness's main third-party platforms.
- Exness Terminal
- Exness's own web trading terminal.
Research and education
Exness publishes trading guides, market news and calculators, but its research and education are lighter than at the big UK brokers.
Customer support
Exness offers multilingual support to clients in the regions it serves. UK residents cannot open an account.
Exness FAQs
Can UK residents trade with Exness?
No. Exness does not serve UK residents. UK traders should choose an FCA-authorised broker.
Is Exness regulated?
Yes, outside the UK: by the Seychelles FSA, CySEC and South Africa's FSCA, among others. It is not authorised by the FCA.
What is Exness's Raw Spread commission?
US$3.50 per lot per side, with spreads from 0.0 pips (not available in the UK).
What are good UK alternatives to Exness?
For low costs with FCA protection, consider Pepperstone, Tickmill or Vantage.
Where these figures come from
Checked on 30 September 2026 against Exness's own website. Figures marked ~ are converted from US$ at £1 = $1.3247 (ECB reference rate, 29 September 2026). Spreads, fees and deposits change often, so confirm them with Exness before opening an account.
Exness does not accept UK residents, so we don't link to it.
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