Exness at a glance
Exness is a globally recognised forex and CFD broker, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. Known for competitive spreads, fast withdrawals, and multi-jurisdiction regulation, Exness is one of the largest brokers in the world by trading volume.
Exness reports a founding year of 2008 and a head office in Limassol, Cyprus. It lists 6 regulators and 7 trading platforms.
BrokerBazaar verdict
Our research team has not yet published a written verdict for Exness. The BrokerBazaar Intelligence Score is 84/100 (low risk), computed from regulatory, operational, transparency, reputation and domain-history signals. Scores are editorial assessments, not user ratings, and are never influenced by payment.
Legal entities, regulation and licences
Exness operates through 6 legal entities, each supervised separately. Your account is with one specific entity, so the protections you receive depend on which one onboards you, not on the group's strongest licence. Overall, the group is supervised by at least one strict-tier regulator.
Licence check: Not independently checked. BrokerBazaar is currently reviewing this broker's information against public records. A company registration or general business licence is not permission to offer regulated brokerage services; only the register entries linked in the table count.
Countries accepted and restricted
Exness states that it accepts clients from UAE, India, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia. Availability is decided per entity and can change without notice; residents of jurisdictions such as the USA, and often the EU and UK, are frequently excluded from offshore entities.
Known restrictions flagged in our review: Not available in Europe and the UK for retail clients.
Trading products, platforms and account types
Instruments: Forex, Metals, Indices, Crypto, Stocks, Commodities, Energies. Platforms: MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, Exness Trade app, MetaTrader 5 mobile, MetaTrader 4 mobile, Exness Terminal, MetaTrader WebTerminal. Account types: Standard, Standard Cent, Raw Spread, Zero, Pro.
Best-for tags assigned by our team: Beginners, Low Deposit, Islamic Accounts, Copy Trading.
Minimum deposit, spreads, commissions and other charges
The minimum deposit is $10. Spreads start from 0.0 pips and commission is $0 (Standard). Maximum leverage is 1:2000 (dynamic), subject to the cap of the entity that holds your account.
Swap-free / Islamic account: available (conditional). Swap type: variable. Headline spreads are usually quoted for the most expensive account tier's cheapest instrument; compare total cost for your typical trade.
Deposits and withdrawals
Deposit methods: Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Perfect Money, Crypto. Withdrawal methods: Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto.
Withdrawal speed and fees are set by the entity and payment provider. Withdrawal delays are the most common complaint category on BrokerBazaar across all brokers; keep identity documents current and withdraw to the same method you deposited with where required by anti-money-laundering rules.
Execution model, negative balance protection and client money
Negative balance protection: Yes. Scalping allowed: Yes. Algorithmic trading allowed: Yes. News trading allowed: Yes. Hedging: not specified. These conditions were compiled from public information and have not yet been confirmed by the broker.
Client-money rules follow the regulator of the entity that holds your account: FCA: Segregated in ring-fenced client accounts under the CASS rules. Compensation: FSCS — up to £85,000 per client. CySEC: Segregated under MiFID II client-asset rules. Compensation: ICF — up to €20,000 per client. FSCA: Client funds should be held separately from company funds. Compensation: No central compensation scheme. FSA Seychelles: Segregation expected but rules are lighter than onshore. Compensation: No central compensation scheme.
Complaints and dispute process
Formal complaints: support@exness.com. Phone: (+357 25 030 959). (formal.complaints@exness.com), Receipt is acknowledged within 2 working days, with an outcome provided within 10 working days — extendable up to 21 working days, or up to 90 business days for highly complex cases.
If the broker does not resolve a complaint, escalate to the ombudsman or regulator of the entity that holds your account. BrokerBazaar's Dispute Support Desk can help you document and escalate a case.
Strengths and limitations
- Strength: Ultra-low minimum deposit of $10
- Strength: Unlimited/high leverage available (varies by region and regulation)
- Strength: Multiple account types for all levels
- Strength: Strong regulation across multiple jurisdictions
- Limitation: No cTrader platform
- Limitation: Not available in Europe and the UK for retail clients
Who this broker suits, and who it does not
Exness is most relevant to traders looking for: Beginners, Low Deposit, Islamic Accounts, Copy Trading.
It is less suitable for anyone who needs a strict-tier regulator in their own country of residence but would be onboarded by an offshore entity, for residents of restricted jurisdictions, and for beginners who have not yet understood leverage and margin. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.
Exness change history
Every published fact change, with the previous value and the date it took effect. Each entry says whether the broker made the change itself or our editors checked it against an official source. Regulation and licence claims are always checked by an editor.
No fact changes recorded for Exness yet. Changes appear here as soon as the broker updates its profile or our editors confirm a change.
Frequently asked questions about Exness
Data sources. Broker submission, the regulator registers linked above, CySEC public register (178/12) & FCA Financial Services Register, web-archive and domain records, and third-party traffic data. Last register check 2026-07-26. External ratings: Trustpilot 4.6/5; Apple App Store (Exness Trader) 4.6/5; Google Play (Exness Trader) 4.7/5; WikiFX 8.29/10; Forex Peace Army 3.05/5.
Commercial disclosure. BrokerBazaar is independent and not owned by any broker. We may receive a referral fee if you open an account with Exness through our links; this never affects scores or verification. How we make money. Trading leveraged products carries a high risk of loss.