Why gold rebates are higher
Gold (XAUUSD) carries a high notional value per lot, and so do its spreads — which is why metals rebates on our platform reach $26 per gold lot (XM Standard) — well above the top FX rate of $9. For gold-heavy traders, the account you choose makes a very visible difference.
Gold rebate tiers at a glance
- XM: $26/lot gold on the Standard account ($9 on Ultra-Low)
- ZFX: $2/lot gold on the top ECN tier
- Tickmill: $10/lot gold on Classic
- FxPro: 51% of spread on FX, silver and oil and 60% on gold on MT4/MT5, around 36% of commission on cTrader/Raw+
- D Prime: $15/lot gold on ECN
- Exness: the Standard and Pioneer accounts rebate a share of the spread, so there is no fixed per-lot figure; Raw Spread pays $2.25/lot gold and Zero $1.5/lot
Spreads and swaps matter too
Beyond rebates, the two big gold costs are spread and overnight swaps: day traders pay spread, position holders pay swaps. Compare total cost — a high-rebate account with spreads 0.5 pips wider can be more expensive for frequent trading. Estimate with your typical holding time.
Our picks
Gold-first traders should shortlist the ECN-type accounts at Exness or ZFX; for transparent commission-free costs choose Tickmill Classic; for research tools and promotions choose XM. Bind your account after opening through us and gold rebates are settled automatically — daily for daily-settlement brokers, weekly for the rest.
FAQ
Why are gold rebates usually higher than forex?
Gold's notional value and spread revenue per lot are high, so brokers pay more per lot — precious metals usually sit on their own rebate table.
What else should I compare besides gold rebates?
Spreads and overnight swaps — an account with a high rebate but 0.5 pip more spread can cost more for frequent traders, so estimate with your average holding time.
Which accounts suit gold-focused traders?
Exness or ZFX ECN accounts first; Tickmill Classic for commission-free transparent costs; XM for research tools and promotions.
How often are gold rebates settled?
Once bound, gold trades join the same settlement cycle as forex — daily for daily-settlement brokers, weekly for the rest.
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