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EC Markets

EC Markets

EC Markets is a newer player but punches above its weight with competitive spreads and support for MT4/MT5. Its simple onboarding, leverage flexibility, and multilingual customer support make it a strong option for international retail traders.

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Notion Score

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Country
United Kingdom
CEO
Matthew Smith
Years in Business
13
Rating
3.5
/
5
Promo Code
NOTION
10
%

Account Types

Standard (STD)

Minimum Deposit
$10
Spreads (avg)
From 1.0 pips
Leverage
Up to 1:1000
Commission
$0 (built-in)
Swap-Free
Yes

ECN

Minimum Deposit
$10
Spreads (avg)
From 0.0 pips
Leverage
Up to 1:1000
Commission
$3/lot round-turn
Swap-Free
Yes

Pro

Minimum Deposit
$5,000
Spreads (avg)
From 0.0 pips
Leverage
Up to 1:1000
Commission
$0
Swap-Free
Yes
Pros
Multi-regulated by top-tier authorities
Tight spreads with competitive commission
High leverage (up to 1:1000)
Low minimum deposit
No inactivity fees and fast withdrawals
Negative balance protection and segregated funds
Cons
Mixed online reviews regarding profit withdrawal
No proprietary platform or social/copy trading
Limited instruments (no real stocks/ETFs)
Customer support not 24/7

Overview

Instruments
Forex
Metals
Crude Oil
Indicies
Crypto CFDs

Trading Conditions

Minimum Deposit: $10 for STD/ECN; $5,000 for PRO

Minimum Lot Size: 0.01 lots

Leverage (max): Up to 1:1000 (Forex/Metals); 1:200 on crude oil

Execution Type: Market execution

Spread Type: Variable

Commission Fees: $0 for STD/PRO; $3/lot for ECN

Margin Call / Stop Out Levels: 50% / 30–50%

Deposits & Withdrawals

Accepted Payment Methods: UnionPay, SWIFT, VN Pay, POLi, OTC 365, etc.

Deposit Fees: None (third-party fees possible)

Withdrawal Fees: None from broker; third-party charges may apply

Processing Time: Within 2 hours during business hours; up to 5 days for bank transfers

Minimum Withdrawal: Not specified

Customer Support

Support Hours: 24/5

Contact Methods: Live chat, email, phone, ticket system

Languages Supported: Multiple (English, Chinese, French, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Spanish)

Typical Response Time: Fast live chat; email reply within business day

Bonuses & Promotions

No active bonuses; no inactivity fees.

Regulation & Safety

Regulatory Bodies: FCA, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, FMA NZ, FSCA SA

License Numbers: See above

Investor Protection Schemes: Negative balance protection; FSCS £85,000 for UK clients

Segregated Funds: Yes

KYC Policy: Standard; SSL encryption used

Restrictied Countries

Residents of the following countries are not eligible to participate:
United States
Canada
Japan
North Korea
Iran
Iraq
Syria
Cuba
Minimum Trade Size
0.01 lots
Up to 1:1000
Minimum to Open Live
$10
Minimum Withdrawal
$0 or varies by method
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