Exness Review
An Exness review for South Africa: $10 minimum, Standard, Raw Spread and Zero accounts, MT4/MT5, spreads from 0.0 pips, fast withdrawals and regulation.
Open a Free Account →Exness is a large, multi-regulated forex and CFD broker (since 2008) that is widely used in South Africa thanks to a $10 minimum on Standard accounts, spreads from 0.0 pips on Raw Spread and Zero, and a reputation for fast withdrawals. It runs on MetaTrader 4 and 5 plus its own Terminal and Trade app, and covers forex, metals, crypto, energies, stocks and indices as CFDs. It is one of the more conventional, more heavily regulated choices for South African traders — though leverage still makes CFD trading high risk.
Exness at a glance
- Type: global forex and CFD broker operating since 2008, serving clients worldwide.
- Minimum deposit from $10 on Standard and Standard Cent accounts.
- Account range: Standard, Standard Cent, Raw Spread, Zero and Pro.
- Trade on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and the Exness Terminal and Trade app.
- Spreads from 0.0 pips on Raw Spread and Zero; high leverage on eligible accounts.
- Multi-regulated, with frequent and often instant withdrawals.
Exness — pros & cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| $10 entry, spreads from 0.0 pips | Leverage makes CFDs high risk |
| Multi-regulated, fast withdrawals | Tight-spread accounts need $200 |
| MT4, MT5 + own platforms | Large product range can overwhelm beginners |
Exness account types
| Account | From | Spread / cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $10 | From 0.3 pips, no commission |
| Standard Cent | $10 | From 0.3 pips, trade in cents |
| Raw Spread | $200 | From 0.0 pips + commission |
| Zero | $200 | 0.0 pips on top instruments + commission |
| Pro | $200 | From 0.1 pips, instant execution |
Exness key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Minimum deposit | $10 |
| Maximum leverage | up to 1:2000 (eligible accounts) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, app |
| Withdrawals | Frequent, many processed instantly |
Frequently asked questions
Is Exness safe for South African traders?
Exness is one of the larger, multi-regulated brokers and is widely used in South Africa. It is a more conventional, more regulated choice, though CFD trading with leverage still carries a high risk of loss.
What is the Exness minimum deposit?
Standard and Standard Cent accounts start from $10, while Raw Spread, Zero and Pro accounts begin at $200 in exchange for tighter spreads.
Can I open an Exness account in ZAR?
Yes, Exness supports several base currencies and South African traders can fund and trade in a supported currency to reduce conversion costs. Confirm the latest currency options when you register.