Exness has five account types: the "Standard accounts" (Standard Cent and Standard) and the "Professional accounts" (Pro, Raw Spread and Zero). Much of the Exness official site can only be viewed after logging in from Japan, so this article uses only the account type articles in the official Help Centre (updated July to October 2026, checked 8 October 2026) as its source, and compares differences in spreads, commissions, minimum first deposit, execution type, margin call and stop-out.
In short: those who want to start without a trading commission can consider Standard (from 0.2 pips; no minimum first deposit requirement), those who want to try with a small amount Standard Cent, those who want a tight spread without commission Pro (from 0.1 pips; from USD 200), and those who prefer to pay a commission for spreads from 0.0 pips Raw Spread (up to USD 3.50 per side) or Zero (from USD 0.05 per side). All accounts have a stop-out of 0%, a design in which losses can become larger than at other brokers.
In short: Exness account types differ by commission, minimum first deposit and execution type
- Standard accounts (Standard Cent and Standard) have no trading commission and no minimum first deposit requirement (the minimum for each payment method still applies). Standard is from 0.2 pips and Cent from 0.3 pips
- Professional accounts (Pro, Raw Spread and Zero) have a minimum first deposit from USD 200 (depends on region). Pro is from 0.1 pips with no commission, Raw Spread from 0.0 pips plus up to USD 3.50 per side per lot, and Zero from 0.0 pips plus from USD 0.05 per side per lot
- On execution, only Pro has instant execution (and market execution can also be selected when the account currency is USD, JPY and so on). The other four accounts have market execution (no requotes)
- Margin call is 60% for Standard and 30% for Pro, Raw Spread and Zero. Stop-out is 0% on all accounts (changed to 100% outside stock trading hours)
- The platforms are MT4 and MT5 on all accounts. Minimum trade size is 0.01 lots, and maximum trade size is 200 lots in the daytime and 60 lots at night (GMT basis)
The figures in this article are those in the official Help Centre articles for each account (Standard Cent: updated 7 October 2026; Standard, Pro and Raw Spread: updated 24 July 2026; Zero: updated 6 October 2026; all checked 8 October 2026). Spreads are "from" minimum values and do not promise the value at the time you trade. Minimum deposits vary by region and payment method. With FX and CFD trading you may lose some or all of the funds you put in.
Exness account type comparison table (official Help Centre, checked 8 October 2026)
| Account | Spread | Trading commission | Minimum first deposit | Execution type | Margin call / stop-out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Cent | From 0.3 pips | None | No requirement | Market execution (no requotes) | - / 0% |
| Standard | From 0.2 pips | None | No requirement (the minimum for each payment method and region applies) | Market execution (no requotes) | 60% / 0% |
| Pro | From 0.1 pips | None | From USD 200 (depends on region) | Instant execution (market execution can also be selected when the account currency is USD, JPY, THB, CNY, IDR or VND) | 30% / 0% |
| Raw Spread | From 0.0 pips | Up to USD 3.50 per side per lot | From USD 200 (depends on region) | Market execution (no requotes) | 30% / 0% |
| Zero | From 0.0 pips | From USD 0.05 per side per lot | From USD 200 (depends on region) | Market execution | 30% / 0% |
※ Sources: Exness official Help Centre, "Trading account types" and the article for each account (checked 8 October 2026). The Standard Cent account article does not state a margin call level. The 0% stop-out changes to 100% outside stock trading hours. Clients registered with the Kenyan entity are subject to separate restrictions (leverage of 1:400 and so on).
| Account | Minimum / maximum trade size | Symbol suffix | Tradable instruments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Cent | In cent lots (1 cent lot = USD 1,000 = 0.01 standard lots) | -c (for example EURUSDc) | FX currency pairs, gold / silver (XAUUSDc, XAGUSDc), BTCUSDc / ETHUSDc (MT5 only) |
| Standard | 0.01 lots / 200 in the daytime and 60 at night | -m | FX, commodities, cryptocurrencies, stock indices, stocks (over 120 instruments) |
| Pro | 0.01 lots / 200 in the daytime and 60 at night | None | FX, commodities, stocks, stock indices (instant execution), cryptocurrencies (market execution) |
| Raw Spread | 0.01 lots / 200 in the daytime and 60 at night | None or -r | FX, commodities, energies, stocks, stock indices |
| Zero | 0.01 lots / 200 in the daytime and 60 at night | None or -z | FX, cryptocurrencies, commodities, stock indices, stocks |
※ In the maximum trade size, "daytime" is 7:00 to 20:59 (GMT+0) and "night" is 21:00 to 6:59 (GMT+0), which may differ by financial instrument. Hedged margin is 0% on all accounts.
Standard and Standard Cent accounts: the differences between the two commission-free accounts
Standard account (from 0.2 pips; no commission; no minimum first deposit requirement)
Exness positions this as its "most accessible account type", with no trading commission, market execution (no requotes) and over 120 currency pairs and financial instruments. There is no minimum first deposit requirement for the account itself; only the minimum for the payment method or region applies. The margin call is 60%, so a warning comes earlier than on the Professional accounts (30%). Symbols carry the suffix -m.
Standard Cent account (from 0.3 pips; cent lots)
The only account traded in cent lots (1 cent lot = 100,000 cents = USD 1,000), where 1 cent lot equals 0.01 standard lots. The balance is shown in cents (for example, depositing USD 5 shows 500 USC). You can trade FX currency pairs, gold and silver (XAUUSDc, XAGUSDc) and BTCUSDc / ETHUSDc (MT5 only), and symbols carry the suffix -c. The spread is from 0.3 pips, slightly wider than Standard, and it is an account for people who want to try a method with a small amount.
The Cent account has the same commission-free design as Standard, but the instruments you can trade are limited, and BTCUSDc and ETHUSDc cannot be traded on MT4. To trade stocks, stock indices or energies you need Standard or a higher account.
Pro, Raw Spread and Zero accounts: the differences between the three accounts with a minimum first deposit from USD 200
Pro account (from 0.1 pips; no commission; instant execution)
An account designed for experienced traders, with no trading commission and spreads from 0.1 pips. Execution is basically instant execution (requotes may apply), and market execution can also be selected when the account currency is USD, JPY, THB, CNY, IDR or VND. FX, commodities, stocks and stock indices use instant execution, and cryptocurrencies use market execution. The minimum first deposit is from USD 200 (depends on region), with a 30% margin call and 0% stop-out.
Raw Spread account (from 0.0 pips; up to USD 3.50 per side per lot)
An account that combines ultra-low, stable spreads with a fixed commission of up to USD 3.50 per side per lot on most financial instruments. It uses market execution (no requotes) and there is no limit on the number of positions you can open. The minimum first deposit is from USD 200 (depends on region). It suits people who want to understand trading costs as "spread plus a fixed commission".
Zero account (from 0.0 pips; from USD 0.05 per side per lot)
An account said to offer zero spreads for 95% of the day on the 30 most heavily traded instruments and 50% of the day on other instruments (varying with market volatility). The trading commission varies by financial instrument, from USD 0.05 per side per lot. It uses market execution and allows EAs (automated trading). The minimum first deposit is from USD 200 (depends on region). Because commissions differ by instrument, you need to check the commission for the instrument you trade in the official instrument list before choosing.
| Account | Spread part | Commission part (round turn) | How the total works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | From 0.2 pips (about JPY 200 or more for USD/JPY) | None | Spread only |
| Pro | From 0.1 pips (about JPY 100 or more) | None | Spread only |
| Raw Spread | From 0.0 pips | Up to USD 7.00 (USD 3.50 per side x 2) | Spread + up to USD 7.00 |
| Zero | From 0.0 pips | From USD 0.10 (USD 0.05 per side x 2; varies by instrument) | Spread + commission by instrument |
※ 1 pip on USD/JPY is JPY 1,000 per lot. The table is calculated at the minimum spread, and actual spreads vary at the time you trade. Zero account commissions differ by instrument, and USD 0.05 is the minimum.
Conditions common to all accounts: leverage, 0% stop-out and MT4 / MT5
The official article for each account describes leverage as "1:unlimited", but the official Help Centre explains that the default maximum leverage is 1:2000 depending on equity, and that unlimited leverage is for experienced clients who meet conditions and is not available by default (checked on this site's broker page on 3 September 2026). The stop-out is 0% on all accounts, and positions are not force-closed until the margin level reaches 0%. Outside stock trading hours the stop-out level changes to 100%.
The lower the stop-out level, the longer positions stay open without forced closure even as unrealised losses grow, until almost the whole account balance is lost. Combined with high leverage, a small price move can cost most of your deposit. Understand the relationship between required margin and margin level, and set your trade size within the limits of your own funds.
MT4 and MT5 can be used on all accounts. The limit on trading accounts per Personal Area is 100 each for MT4 and MT5 real and demo accounts. MT5 real accounts have unlimited maximum open volume (1,000 pending orders), and MT4 real accounts have 1,000 on Standard-type, Raw Spread and Zero accounts.
How to choose an Exness account type: candidates by purpose
- 01I want to start with standard conditions and no commission
Standard account. From 0.2 pips, market execution and no minimum first deposit requirement. Stocks, stock indices and energies can also be traded.
- 02I want to try a method with a small amount
Standard Cent account. In cent lots, centred on FX currency pairs, gold and silver. BTC and ETH on MT5 only.
- 03I want a tighter spread without commission
Pro account (from USD 200). From 0.1 pips and instant execution. Check the possibility of requotes and that market execution can be selected depending on the account currency.
- 04I want spreads from 0.0 pips and a fixed commission I can work out
Raw Spread account (from USD 200). A fixed commission of up to USD 3.50 per side per lot.
- 05I prioritise zero-spread periods on major instruments and also use EAs
Zero account (from USD 200). From USD 0.05 per side per lot. Check the commission for each instrument in the official list.
For every account, spreads, commissions and minimum deposits change by region and over time, so check the Personal Area and the latest articles in the official Help Centre before opening an account. The fact that Japan's FSA has listed an entity that used the Exness service name as an unregistered operator is covered in a separate column.
Exness reputation and safety: company profile and the FSA notice →
Frequently asked questions
Q. How many account types does Exness have?
A. The official Help Centre describes five types: Standard accounts (Standard Cent and Standard) and Professional accounts (Pro, Raw Spread and Zero) (checked 8 October 2026). MT4 and MT5 can be used on all accounts.
Q. Which Exness account type suits beginners?
A. The official articles position the Standard account as the "most accessible account type", suitable for beginners and experienced traders alike, and the Standard Cent account for beginners and for people who want to try a new method with a small amount. Both have no trading commission and no minimum first deposit requirement.
Q. What is the difference between the Exness Pro, Raw Spread and Zero accounts?
A. The Pro account has no trading commission, spreads from 0.1 pips and instant execution. The Raw Spread account has spreads from 0.0 pips plus a fixed commission of up to USD 3.50 per side per lot. The Zero account has spreads from 0.0 pips plus a commission from USD 0.05 per side per lot, and is said to offer zero spreads for 95% of the day on the top 30 instruments. All three have a minimum first deposit from USD 200 (depends on region), a 30% margin call and a 0% stop-out.
Q. What is the minimum deposit for Exness?
A. Standard and Standard Cent have no minimum first deposit requirement for the account itself, and only the minimum for the payment method and region applies. Pro, Raw Spread and Zero have a minimum first deposit from USD 200 (depends on region). The amount shown in the Personal Area takes precedence for the actual minimum.
Q. What is the Exness stop-out level?
A. It is 0% on all accounts, and positions are force-closed when the margin level reaches 0%. Outside stock trading hours the stop-out level changes to 100%. The margin call is 60% for Standard and 30% for Pro, Raw Spread and Zero. Because the design makes losses larger, you need to understand the relationship between leverage and required margin when using it.
Q. What can be traded on the Exness Cent account?
A. FX currency pairs, gold and silver (XAUUSDc, XAGUSDc), and BTCUSDc and ETHUSDc (MT5 only). Symbols carry the suffix -c, and you trade with 1 cent lot (USD 1,000) = 0.01 standard lots. The balance is shown in cents (for example, 500 USC).
Q. Is Exness maximum leverage unlimited?
A. The official article for each account describes it as "1:unlimited", but the official Help Centre explains that the default maximum leverage is 1:2000 depending on equity, and that unlimited leverage is for experienced clients who meet conditions. It is not available by default.
Sources and conditions
- Exness official Help Centre: trading account types (Japanese; checked 8 October 2026) →
- Exness official Help Centre: Standard Cent account (Japanese; updated 7 October 2026, checked 8 October 2026) →
- Exness official Help Centre: Standard account (Japanese; updated 24 July 2026, checked 8 October 2026) →
- Exness official Help Centre: Pro account (Japanese; updated 24 July 2026, checked 8 October 2026) →
- Exness official Help Centre: Raw Spread account (Japanese; updated 24 July 2026, checked 8 October 2026) →
- Exness official Help Centre: Zero account (Japanese; updated 6 October 2026, checked 8 October 2026) →
- Exness account types and trading conditions (this site; leverage checked 3 September 2026) →
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