XM Spreads & Commissions 2026: Costs by Instrument

EUR/USD spreads at XM start from 0.6 pips (Ultra Low) | 1.6 pips (Standard). Commission: $0 (Spread only on most accounts). Execution: Market Execution. Spreads widen in volatile markets and vary by account tier — raw/ECN accounts pair tighter spreads with a per-lot commission.

Commission model at XM: $0 (Spread only on most accounts). On Market Execution execution. Spreads are competitive and suit day traders and swing traders.

**EUR/USD**: standard 1.6 pips (Standard), raw/ECN 0.0 pips + $3.50 (Zero). **GBP/USD**: standard 2.1 pips (Standard), raw/ECN 0.0 pips + $3.50 (Zero). **USD/JPY**: standard 1.8 pips (Standard), raw/ECN 0.0 pips + $3.50 (Zero). **EUR/USD (Ultra Low)**: standard 0.6 pips, raw/ECN No commission. **Gold (XAU/USD)**: standard 3.5 pips (Standard), raw/ECN 0.0 pips + comm (Zero). **S&P 500**: standard 0.5 points, raw/ECN Not Offered.

XM operates with a minimum deposit of $5 and offers leverage up to 1:1000. EUR/USD spreads are quoted from 0.6 pips (Ultra Low) | 1.6 pips (Standard), with a commission structure of $0 (Spread only on most accounts) on Market Execution execution. Trading platforms include MT4, MT5, XM App. Deposit methods span Bank, Card, Skrill, Neteller, and withdrawal processing runs at 24 hours. The broker holds 2 Tier-1 and 1 Tier-3 licence (CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), DFSA (Dubai), IFSC (Belize)), with client protection of Up to €20,000 (EU ICF). Operating since 2009 from Cyprus. XM is positioned Beginners, education-focused traders & low deposit users. Copy trading is available for traders who prefer to mirror strategies. Educational resources are rated Excellent, covering market analysis and platform training. Reviewers consistently note: Outstanding daily webinars and educational courses; No deposit or withdrawal fees; Strict no re-quotes policy with 99.35% execution in <1s.

Deposit methods at XM: Credit/Debit Card (Visa, Mastercard) (Instant), Bank Wire Transfer (2-5 business days), Skrill (Instant), Neteller (Instant), Local Bank Transfer (Region-specific) (Instant to 24 hours). Withdrawal methods: Bank Wire Transfer (2-5 business days), Credit/Debit Card (2-5 business days), Skrill (Same day), Neteller (Same day). Supported base currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CHF, JPY, PLN, HUF, ZAR. Broker-listed deposit fee: Free on all methods. Broker-listed withdrawal fee: Free. Verification: Government-issued ID (passport/national ID/driver's license) + Proof of address (utility bill/bank statement within 6 months). Time to open an account: Same day for most applications, instant for digital verification. Forex pairs available: 55+.

XM is positioned Beginners, education-focused traders & low deposit users, which matters when comparing it against other brokers for this decision. Strengths in our review: Outstanding daily webinars and educational courses; No deposit or withdrawal fees; Strict no re-quotes policy with 99.35% execution in <1s; Generous loyalty program and promotions; Micro accounts available for low-risk testing. Watch-outs in our review: Spreads on Standard account are wider than competitors; No crypto trading on weekends; Inactivity fee of $15 applies after 90 days. Platform support: MT4 supported, MT5 supported, cTrader not supported, TradingView not supported, proprietary supported. Islamic (swap-free) accounts: supported. Demo account: Yes (30 days). Copy trading is enabled on the platform. Education resources are rated Excellent. Regulatory footprint: CySEC (Cyprus) (Tier 1), ASIC (Australia) (Tier 1), DFSA (Dubai) (Tier 2), IFSC (Belize) (Tier 3).

XM is rated 4.7/5 in our editorial reviews and holds licences across 4 regulated entities. The broker was founded in 2009. Headquarters are in Cyprus. It has been licensed since 2009. Positioning: Beginners, education-focused traders & low deposit users. Commission model: $0 (Spread only on most accounts). Leverage reaches 1:1000. Minimum deposit: $5.

**Strengths**: Outstanding daily webinars and educational courses; No deposit or withdrawal fees; Strict no re-quotes policy with 99.35% execution in <1s; Generous loyalty program and promotions; Micro accounts available for low-risk testing. **Weaknesses**: Spreads on Standard account are wider than competitors; No crypto trading on weekends; Inactivity fee of $15 applies after 90 days.