EC Markets Account Types FAQ
EC Markets STD, ECN and PRO accounts: minimum deposit, spreads and commissions, supported platforms, minimum lot size, swap-free options and negative balance protection.
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Account Types
What live account types does EC Markets offer?
The official account comparison page lists three accounts: STD, ECN and PRO. They differ in spreads, commissions and minimum deposit requirements, so check the account terms of the applicable entity before choosing.
Source: Account Types
What are the minimum deposit and spread on an STD account?
The official STD page lists a minimum deposit of USD 10, forex spreads from 1.0 pip and commission of 0. Actual quotes may vary with the instrument and market conditions.
Source: STD Account
What are the minimum deposit and commission on an ECN account?
The official ECN page lists a minimum deposit of USD 10, raw spreads from 0.0 pip and commission of USD 1.5 per standard lot per side. A round-turn commission should be understood as covering both the opening and the closing side.
Source: ECN Account
What are the minimum deposit and commission on a PRO account?
The official PRO page lists a minimum deposit of USD 5,000, spreads from 0.0 pip and commission shown as 0. These are the conditions published on the page and do not mean they apply to every region or regulated entity.
Source: PRO Account
Which trading platforms do STD, ECN and PRO accounts support?
The account comparison page lists all three account types as supporting MT4 and MT5, in both desktop and mobile versions. The platforms actually available are as shown in the account configuration in the client portal after you open an account.
Source: Account Types
What is the minimum lot size on an EC Markets account?
The account comparison page lists a minimum trading volume of 0.01 lot for STD, ECN and PRO. The ability of the copy trading engine to trade below 0.01 lot is an EC AutoTrade rule and should not be confused with the specifications for ordinary orders.
Source: Account Types
What are the Margin Call and Stop Out levels for STD, ECN and PRO?
The account comparison page currently lists a Margin Call level of 50% and a Stop Out level of 30% for all three account types. Because different sites and account pages may show differences, clients should rely on the actual account agreement and the trading terminal specifications.
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Does EC Markets offer swap-free accounts?
The STD, ECN and PRO pages all show that a swap-free account can be provided on application, but the public pages do not fully explain eligibility, applicable products or related conditions. Please confirm with official customer support before opening an account.
Source: STD / ECN / PRO Account
Does EC Markets offer Negative Balance Protection?
Negative Balance Protection appears as an item on the account pages, but the graphic does not give specific conditions of application that can be verified. Whether it applies, and its limits, are as set out in the agreement of the entity the client belongs to.
Source: STD / ECN / PRO Account
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