Exness vs ZFX
Rebates, spreads, regulation and deposit requirements side by side — pick the broker that fits you.
Key Conditions Compared
| Exness | ZFX | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Rebate | 40% of spread | 38% of spread |
| Established | 2008 | 2017 |
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $50 |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips | 0.2 pips |
| Platforms | MT4 / MT5 | MT4 |
| Regulation | FSA (Seychelles) - Exness (SC) Ltd, licence SD025 · CySEC (Cyprus, EU) - Exness (Cy) Ltd, licence 178/12 · FSCA (South Africa) - Exness ZA (Pty) Ltd, FSP 51024 | FCA (United Kingdom) - Zeal Capital Market (UK) Ltd, licence 768451 · FSA (Seychelles) - Zeal Capital Market (Seychelles) Ltd, licence SD027 |
| Open Account | Open Account | Open Account |
Quick Verdict
On rebates alone, Exness edges ahead with up to 40%; still weigh spreads, platforms and withdrawal experience before deciding.
Rebate Table Comparison
Exness
| Account Type | EURUSD | Gold | Energy | Bitcoin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Account Top % of spread | 40% of spread | 40% of the spread, all symbols | |||
| Pioneer Account | 23% of spread | 23% of the spread, all symbols | |||
| Raw Spread Account Top Rebate | $0.65 | $2.25 | $1.78 | $1.31 | Low all-in cost after commission |
| Zero Account | $0.43 | $1.5 | $1.18 | $0.87 | For high-frequency traders |
Accounts marked "of spread" are rebated as a percentage of the spread actually paid; where the metals column is labelled separately (e.g. gold), that rate applies, and columns marked "See notes" follow the notes column. All other rows are per standard lot (1 lot). Final amounts are subject to the settlement statement.
ZFX
| Account Type | EURUSD | Gold | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Account Top % of spread | 38% of spread | See notes | Gold $1.5, silver $3.5, platinum $0.4, palladium $4, BTC $14, LTC $1.2, ETH $1.2 per lot; indices/oil/copper/natgas 25% of spread |
| Standard STP Account Top % of spread | 38% of spread | See notes | Gold $15, silver $35, platinum $4, palladium $40, BTC $14, LTC $12, ETH $12 per lot; indices/oil/copper/natgas/stocks 25% of spread |
| ECN Account | $2 | $2 | $2 per lot on FX/gold/silver; platinum $4, palladium $40, BTC $14, LTC $12, ETH $12; indices/oil/copper/natgas/stocks 25% of spread |
Accounts marked "of spread" are rebated as a percentage of the spread actually paid; where the metals column is labelled separately (e.g. gold), that rate applies, and columns marked "See notes" follow the notes column. All other rows are per standard lot (1 lot). Final amounts are subject to the settlement statement.