EC Markets review & overview
Trading platforms, account options and markets.
EC Markets' global directory presents STD, ECN and PRO accounts, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, and its mobile application. Its market navigation covers currencies, metals, energy, indices, cryptocurrencies and stocks. This record keeps that global offering separate from the Australian account schedule.
Spreads & commissions
| Account / edition | From spreadpips · advertised minimum | Commissionoriginal charging basis |
|---|---|---|
| Global ECN · USD | 0 | USD 1.50 per lot per side (USD 3 round trip) |
Round trip is calculated as two sides of the published ECN commission. The 0.0-pip starting spread is not an observed average; financing and other applicable fees are separate.
Variable account pricing · not live quotes.Desktop and mobile MetaTrader 4/5, with the separate EC Markets App documented by the provider.
Trading platforms
Market coverage
Account options
STD lists spreads from 1.0 pip with no trading commission; ECN lists spreads from 0.0 pips plus USD 1.50 per lot per side; PRO lists spreads from 0.0 pips with no trading commission.
At a glance
- Licence reference
- FSC · GB21200130
- Market focus
- Forex & CFDs
- Platform options
- 3
- FactFX assessment
- 72.4 / 100
Profile notes
- The global website identifies a Mauritius operator. Group permissions in other countries are not substituted for the selected operator's current register status.
- The ECN commission is per lot per side; the displayed round-trip value is twice that published amount.
EC Markets: assessment
Our assessment of this broker, across five categories.
Five categories. One total.
Regulation
14.3/ 20Regulatory supervision, licence scope and company identity.
Risk management
14.6/ 20Risk policies, margin rules and account protections.
Customer support
14.6/ 20Support channels, service hours and language coverage.
Trading costs
14.3/ 20Account spreads, commissions and other trading charges.
Reputation
14.6/ 20Operating history, company information and material public records.
Broker documents
- Assessment status
- 72.4 / 100
EC Markets: regulation & licensing
Company, regulator and licence details.
- Documented company
- EC Markets Limited · Mauritius
- Authority / edition
- FSC · Mauritius
- Reference
- GB21200130 · provider-published
Regulatory details
The global website names its Mauritius operator and FSC licence. This provider disclosure is not a completed independent register check.
EC Markets: trading accounts
Account options, charging models and the terms that shape your trading costs.
STD lists spreads from 1.0 pip with no trading commission; ECN lists spreads from 0.0 pips plus USD 1.50 per lot per side; PRO lists spreads from 0.0 pips with no trading commission.
STD
ECN
PRO
Trading charges
The account schedule defines these trading charges.
Account scope
Global account comparison. PRO lists a higher entry deposit; regional tariffs and account eligibility differ.
EC Markets: platforms & tools
Trading platforms, devices and tools.
Desktop and mobile MetaTrader 4/5, with the separate EC Markets App documented by the provider.
MetaTrader 4
Listed platform optionMetaTrader 5
Listed platform optionEC Markets App
Listed platform optionMarkets in the documented offering
Availability depends on the account, product and regional edition.
Explore platform featuresEC Markets: published terms
Explore the available account-specific terms and their scope.
Spreads & commissions
| Account / edition | From spreadpips · advertised minimum | Commissionoriginal charging basis |
|---|---|---|
| Global ECN · USD | 0 | USD 1.50 per lot per side (USD 3 round trip) |
Round trip is calculated as two sides of the published ECN commission. The 0.0-pip starting spread is not an observed average; financing and other applicable fees are separate.
Variable account pricing · not live quotes.EC Markets: frequently asked questions
What does the EC Markets review cover?
EC Markets' global directory presents STD, ECN and PRO accounts, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, and its mobile application. Its market navigation covers currencies, metals, energy, indices, cryptocurrencies and stocks. This record keeps that global offering separate from the Australian account schedule.
Which trading platforms does EC Markets list?
The documented offering lists MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, EC Markets App. Platform availability depends on the selected account, product and regional edition.
How are EC Markets trading costs structured?
STD lists spreads from 1.0 pip with no trading commission; ECN lists spreads from 0.0 pips plus USD 1.50 per lot per side; PRO lists spreads from 0.0 pips with no trading commission. Global account comparison. PRO lists a higher entry deposit; regional tariffs and account eligibility differ.
What regulatory information is available for EC Markets?
Documented company: EC Markets Limited · Mauritius. Authority / edition: FSC · Mauritius. Reference: GB21200130 · provider-published. The global website names its Mauritius operator and FSC licence. This provider disclosure is not a completed independent register check.