Exness Review (2026)
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Licences: FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, CMA — the exact entity (and protection) depends on your country. See licence evidence ↓
The 60-second verdict
Exness scores 84/100 on our method — best suited to instant withdrawals, low cost, high leverage traders, and a weaker fit if you want uk/eu tier-1 protection seekers.
Best for
- Instant withdrawals
- Low cost
- High leverage
Not best for
- UK/EU tier-1 protection seekers
- US residents
Score breakdown
Affiliate commission is weighted 0% and never affects this score.
Regulation & legal entities
| Regulators | FCA — United Kingdom, licence 730729 (Tier 1)Verified on registerchecked 2026-09-09 CySEC — Cyprus, licence 178/12 (Tier 2)Verified on registerchecked 2026-09-19 FSCA — South Africa, licence 51024 (Tier 2)Verified on registerchecked 2026-09-23 FSA — Seychelles, entity on the register (no licence number published) (Tier 3)Verified on registerchecked 2026-09-23 CMA — Kenya, licence 162 (Tier 2)Verified on registerchecked 2026-08-22 |
| Segregated client fundsSegregated fundsClient money held in bank accounts kept separate from the broker's own funds, so it isn't used to run the business and is easier to return if the firm fails. | Yes |
| Accepts clients from | Exness accepts clients from 114 countries, mostly in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East (list supplied by Exness support, 20 September 2026; it can change). It does not accept residents of the EU/EEA, the UK, Switzerland, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia or Brazil. Its EU-authorised company, Exness (Cy) Ltd, serves institutional clients only. |
| Compensation scheme | ICF up to €20,000 (CySEC clients) |
| Negative-balance protectionNegative-balance protectionA safeguard that stops your account going below zero, so you can't end up owing the broker more than you deposited. Mandatory for retail clients in some regions. | Yes, for retail clients where required/applicable by region |
Source: our licence-evidence log — status shown per licenceConfirm licence numbers on the official register before depositing.
Is Exness regulated? Full register check, entity by entity →
| Exness KE Limited | CMA 162 | Verified on register | 2026-08-22 |
| Exness (UK) Ltd | FCA 730729 | Verified on register | 2026-09-09 |
| Exness (Cy) Ltd | CySEC 178/12 | Verified on register | 2026-09-19 |
| Exness ZA (Pty) Ltd | FSCA 51024 | Verified on register | 2026-09-23 |
| Exness (SC) Ltd | FSA Register entry ↗ | Verified on register | 2026-09-23 |
Which Exness entity would onboard you?
The brand is not the counterparty — the legal entity on your client agreement sets your regulator, protections and terms. These are the entities we track for this broker.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Typically onboards | Protection notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exness KE Limited Kenya | CMA (Kenya) (Tier 2) Locally licensed Kenyan entity — licence No. 162, read first-hand on the CMA licensees register. Kenyan clients onboarded here fall under CMA supervision rather than the group's offshore entity; confirm which entity is named on your client agreement at signup. | KE | No compensation scheme identified |
| Exness (Cy) Ltd Cyprus (EU/EEA) | CySEC (Tier 2) Institutional only: Exness (Cy) Ltd states on its own site that it does not offer services to retail clients or individual investors, and that the site is for institutional (corporate) clients. Its CySEC licence is genuine and verified on the register, but an EEA retail client is not onboarded here — check which company is named on your client agreement. | Institutional / corporate clients only — not a retail route | Not applicable — no retail trading account |
| Exness ZA (Pty) Ltd South Africa | FSCA (Tier 2) Confirm the FSCA entity (FSP 51024) during signup. | ZA | No compensation scheme identified |
| Exness (UK) Ltd United Kingdom | FCA (Tier 1) FCA-authorised but does not onboard UK retail clients — and the United Kingdom is not on the list of countries Exness serves at all (Exness support, 20 September 2026), so a UK resident is not accepted by any Exness entity. The FCA licence is real; it is not a route for UK retail. | Verify at signup | No compensation scheme identified |
| Exness (SC) Ltd Seychelles | FSA Seychelles (Tier 3) Offshore (Seychelles) entity — the group's default retail route for the countries Exness serves (a 114-country list supplied by Exness support on 20 September 2026, none of them in the EU/EEA, UK, US, Canada or Australia). No investor-compensation scheme and no local complaint route; verify the company named on your client agreement during signup. | Most other countries (rest-of-world default) | No compensation scheme. · No NBP |
See which entity likely applies to your country with the entity checker — and always confirm the entity named on your client agreement at signup.
Fees & spreads
| Advertised starting spreadSpreadThe gap between the buy (ask) and sell (bid) price. It's a core trading cost — tighter spreads are cheaper for you. | from 0 pips |
| CommissionCommissionA flat per-trade fee, common on raw/ECN accounts that show tighter spreads. Always compare spread + commission together as the all-in cost. | Check account and instrument quote |
| Minimum deposit | $10 |
| Inactivity fee | Help centre: no fee; Key Facts reserves activity-dependent charges. Check your agreement. |
| All-in cost index | $···· (1/5) |
Raw Spread and Zero add instrument-specific commission; Standard, Standard Cent and Pro have no separate trading commission. Published starting spreads are not averages. The Raw Spread overview and forex specifications use different rate wording: confirm the account and symbol quote before comparing costs. Sources read 8 October 2026; see the Exness fees guide.
Full guide: Exness fees: spreads, commission, inactivity and dormant accounts →
Pros
- Frequently instant withdrawals and very tight spreads
- Multiple licences including FCA and CySEC entities
- Low minimums; popular across emerging markets
Cons
- Most clients are onboarded offshore with very high / 'unlimited' leverage — a major risk
- Aggressive leverage marketing; protection differs sharply by entity
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Complaints & track record
Huge trading volumes and a strong reputation for fast withdrawals. The very high (offshore 'unlimited') leverage is a serious risk flag — check which entity onboards you.
Exness — common questions
Is Exness regulated?
Exness is regulated by FCA (United Kingdom), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), CMA (Kenya). Client funds are held in segregated accounts, with ICF up to €20,000 (CySEC clients). The applicable licence and investor-protection scheme depend on the legal entity that onboards you, which varies by country — confirm the specific licence on the regulator's official register before depositing.
What is the minimum deposit at Exness?
Exness minimum deposit is $10. Deposit methods include Card, Bank transfer, Crypto, Skrill, Neteller, Local methods. Available payment methods may vary depending on your jurisdiction, and depending on the payment method, third-party or bank charges may apply.
How long do withdrawals take at Exness?
Typical withdrawal time is Often instant. Actual speed depends on your payment method and identity verification.
Is Exness good for beginners?
Yes — Exness scores well for beginner-friendliness and offers a demo account. Still start small and understand the risks first.
How does Clarytrade make money from this review?
If you open an account through our link, Exness pays us a commission at no extra cost to you. It does not affect our score — commission is weighted 0% in our method.
This is a research-based review. We use published broker information, regulatory registers, pricing disclosures and platform documentation, scored against our published 8-criteria method— we don't claim live account testing unless stated. Figures are indicative; verify current terms with Exness before depositing. We earn a commission if you open an account through our links — at no extra cost to you. It does not change our rankings. How we make money.
We earn a commission if you open an account through our links — at no extra cost to you. It does not change our rankings. How we make money.
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