Standard trading account

Ideal for traders looking for the traditional trading experience, our standard account offers competitive spreads, advanced trading platforms, and all our markets.
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The standard account: simple, flexible control of your trading

Our most popular account comes with clear, transparent pricing and ultra-fast trade execution speeds on a powerful, fully capable platform with a highly customizable layout. With no hidden fees, your only trading cost is the spread.

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Tight spreads as low as 1.0 pips for EUR/USD

Trade 80 currency pairs with tight spreads and ultra-fast execution.

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Opportunity for price improvement on limit orders

When the market moves in your favour, our trading technology automatically passes along the savings by executing your trade at a better price.

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Powerful trading platforms

Integrated trading tools, Reuters news, and 80+ technical indicators on our web & mobile apps, plus the option to trade on TradingView.

Trade on ultra-competitive,
transparent, and reliable spreads

USD/RUB and EUR/RUB are currently unavailable for trading. See Ruble update.

Spreads will vary based on market conditions, including volatility, available liquidity, and other factors. Typical spreads may not be available for Managed Accounts and accounts referred by an Introducing Broker.

Backed by quality execution and transparent pricing
When you’re ready to seize opportunity, you can count on our world-leading and automated execution technology to get the job done.
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Financial Strength and Security
With our substantial capital resources and Canadian-regulated status, we have the power to innovate and push the industry forward.
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Full pricing information
Learn about our price improvement technology that can save you money.
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Fast trades, consistent execution
Our fully automated trade process help ensure your trades execute as fast as possible at the best available price.
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Price optimization
When the market moves in your favor, our trading technology automatically passes along the savings by executing your trade at a better price.

Trade the global markets, your way

Open a Standard account and manage your trading across all your devices.

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Pushing Your Trading Forward


Next-Gen Pricing Model


Take control of your trading needs with super-tight spreads as low as 0.0 for major markets with a $7 USD commission per $100k USD traded.

Explore the advantages of our RAW Spread pricing.

Lower your trading costs by up to 15%

Earn cash rebates and access other exclusive benefits with the FOREX.com VIP program.

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Trade with the #1 Forex Broker in the US*

We are proud to be the largest forex broker in the US, based on client asset data published by the CFTC.*

FOREX.com has been empowering FX traders since 2001. It's time for you to experience the confidence and peace of mind that comes from trading with a leading broker.

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Frequently asked questions

What types of documents do you accept for identity verification?

Acceptable documents for identity verification when opening an account include but are not limited to:

  • Valid, current passports
  • Valid, current driver licenses
  • Valid national IDs

Other types of ID may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis after review.

See all our FAQs on opening a Trading Account.

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Why do I need to provide my financial information?

FOREX.com’s Customer Due Diligence (‘CDD’) program requires that we verify the source of our clients' funds. This is fundamental in complying with anti-money laundering laws and managing fraud risks. Therefore, we may request you to provide a bank statement or card account statement.

For more details on how we process your information please see our privacy policy.

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How do I fund my account?

You can easily fund your account by logging into MyAccount and visiting the Funding page. For more information on payment method regulations, processing times and fees, visit our funding & withdrawals FAQ.

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