What Account Types and Fees Does ATFX Offer?
| Account Type |
Target User Group |
Essential Characteristics |
Applicability Notes |
| Standard Account |
Beginners and casual traders |
Low minimum deposit, no commission, competitive spreads starting from 1.8 pips |
Ideal for those starting out in trading |
| ECN Account |
Experienced traders |
Tight spreads from 0.0 pips, commission applied per lot |
Requires higher trading volume to be cost-effective |
| Professional Account |
High-volume traders and professionals |
Enhanced trading conditions, higher leverage up to 1:500 |
Eligibility based on trading experience and volume |
| Islamic Account |
Traders seeking Sharia-compliant options |
Swap-free trading options, same conditions as Standard |
Requires verification of eligibility |
| Demo Account |
New traders and those testing strategies |
Practice trading with virtual funds, full access to platform features |
Available to anyone interested in trading |
Account Opening Process
To open an account with ATFX, follow these steps: First, visit the ATFX website and select the option to open an account. Complete the application by providing personal details such as your full name, email address, and phone number. Next, select your desired account type and base currency. After that, upload necessary documents for identity verification, such as a government-issued ID and proof of address (e.g., utility bill). Once your application is approved, you can fund your account using various methods like bank transfer or credit/debit card. ATFX allows flexibility in account types, enabling you to upgrade to a professional account in the future if you meet the criteria.
Trading Fees
| Product |
Spread (pips) |
Commission |
Notes |
| Forex (EUR/USD) |
1.8 |
$0 (Standard), $3.5 (ECN) |
Competitive pricing for major pairs |
| Forex (GBP/USD) |
1.9 |
$0 (Standard), $3.5 (ECN) |
Similar pricing structure to EUR/USD |
| CFDs (Gold) |
0.3 |
$0 |
No commission on gold trading |
| CFDs (Crude Oil) |
0.05 |
$0 |
Low spreads for commodity trading |
| Cryptos (BTC/USD) |
1.0% |
$0.1 per lot |
Variable depending on market conditions |
Other Fees
In addition to trading fees, ATFX may apply various charges including: deposit/withdrawal fees (generally free for bank transfers, but may incur small fees for credit cards), inactivity fees which may apply after a certain period without trading activity, platform usage fees (typically included in the account terms), overnight interest (swap rates for positions held overnight), and currency conversion fees for transactions in different currencies.
