Tight spreads. No commission. Low deposit.
Our Standard account offers commission-free forex trading and tight spreads. Combined with access to a range of trading instruments and a low initial deposit, the Standard account is ideal for newer traders and those looking for an easy way to enter the markets.
Standard trading account at a glance
Markets
Commission
Spreads
Leverage
Platforms
Minimum deposit
Forex
Metals
Indices
Commodities
Cryptocurrency CFDs
ETF CFDs (MT5)
None
From 0.3 pips
Up to 1:1000
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
$100
Competitive pricing
With spreads from 0.0, commission-free accounts, and a generous Rewards programme.
Expert analysis
Insights from experienced market analysts, Trade Signals for daily trade ideas, and a handy Economic Calendar.
First-class support
Unlimited access to Customer Support, online Help Centre, and Alpari Academy to learn about trading.
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Micro
Standard
ECN
Pro ECN
Trading platforms
MT4
MT4 and MT5
MT4
MT4 and MT5
Minimum deposit
$30
$100
$300
$500
Commission
None
None
None
Forex: $2.5 per lot traded
Metals: $18 per mil notional traded
Indices, Commodities & Crosses CFDs: $25 per mil notional traded
Crypto: 0.03% notional traded
Stock CFDs: $0.02 per side/lot (1 share = 1 lot)
ETF CFDs: $0.01 per side/lot (1 share = 1 lot)
Spreads
From 1.5 pips
From 0.3 pips
From 0.1 pips
From 0.0 pips
Leverage
Up to 1:500
Up to 1:1000
Up to 1:3000
Up to 1:3000
Margin call
50%
50%
80%
80%
Stop out
20%
20%
50%
50%
Markets
Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities
Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Crosses
Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Crosses
Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks (MT5), ETFs (MT5), Crosses
Frequently asked questions
The key differences between the Standard account and other trading accounts available from Alpari are:
- Zero commission and tight spreads
- Lower initial deposit requirement, from $100
- Lower leverage
- Access to limited instruments
You can compare accounts here.
If you're a beginner trader or have limited initial capital, the Standard account offers a low-risk entry into the trading world with access to the necessary tools to develop your trading skills.
It’s also a good option for those who intend to trade at a lower frequency or volume.
There are no commission fees on a Standard account, but the spreads (being the difference between asking and selling prices) will start at 0.3 pips per trade.
The spread can increase depending on the instrument traded, and the market conditions at the time of trade.
Trades are settled by market execution meaning they are completed instantly at the prices available in the market at the time of trade.
These can be higher or lower than the price indicated, but the order execution is guaranteed.
