No minimum deposit, no commission — the spread carries the cost.
Risk warning: Contracts for difference and spot foreign exchange are complex leveraged products. They carry a high risk of losing money rapidly, and losses can exceed the amount you deposit. Equiti operates a stop-out when account equity falls below 30% of required margin, but in fast markets positions close at the next available price and that is expressly not a guarantee — neither Equiti entity offers negative balance protection. Trading these products is not suitable for everyone. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose, and seek independent professional advice if you are unsure.
Classic is the account to open if you are starting out and want to size positions small while you learn the platform. There is no minimum deposit and no commission per trade; Equiti is paid through a wider spread, averaging 1.6 pips. That is the simplest cost structure to reason about, because what you see quoted is what you pay.
There is no commission, so the only cost of entering a trade is the spread — an average of 1.6 pips. On a standard lot of EURUSD that is roughly USD 16 to open and close a position. It is the widest of the three spreads, and for someone placing a handful of trades a month it is also the simplest to reason about, because there is no second number to add on.
Equiti positions Classic for new traders, and the absence of a minimum deposit is the reason — you can fund it with whatever you are willing to lose while you find out whether this is for you. If you have never traded leveraged products, open the demo first and treat Classic as the step after.
Pick the company that will hold your account. The terms are not the same across both, and the differences on this account are set out below the table.
Showing terms for Equiti Brokerage (Seychelles) Limited, regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles. Clients outside the UAE. Not available to residents of the United States, Belgium, Canada or Japan.
No minimum deposit, no commission — the spread carries the cost.
Trading on margin carries a high level of risk to your capital, and you can lose more than your initial deposit.
| International (Seychelles) | UAE | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | No minimum | No minimum |
| Maximum leverage | Up to 1:2000 | Up to 1:500 |
| Account currencies | USD | USD, AED |
| Platforms | MT5, MQ WebTrader | MT5, MQ WebTrader |
Equiti is a group of separately regulated companies. Which one holds your account depends on where you live, and they are not interchangeable — the terms below differ between them.
Regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles.
Registered office: First Floor, Marina House, Eden Island, Seychelles
Who it onboards: Clients outside the UAE. Not available to residents of the United States, Belgium, Canada or Japan.
Equiti’s own risk warning for this entity: “Margined FX and contracts for difference are complex leveraged products which carry a high level of risk and can result in losses that exceed your initial investment. We recommend you seek professional advice before investing.”
Regulated by the Capital Market Authority of the UAE (CMA), formerly known as SCA.
Registered office: Lamborghini Building, Floor 2, Office 202, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 117814, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Who it onboards: UAE residents, including anyone who wants to fund an account from a local bank in AED. Not directed at residents of the United States, Belgium, Canada or Singapore.
Equiti’s own risk warning for this entity: “Over-the-counter leveraged derivative contracts, including contracts for difference and spot foreign exchange, are complex financial instruments. These instruments come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how these products work, whether you can afford to incur losses and whether you have the appropriate risk appetite. We recommend you seek professional advice before investing.”
Equiti also operates FCA-authorised and CySEC-authorised entities in the UK and Cyprus. Both serve professional clients and eligible counterparties only and are not available to retail clients, so neither is offered here.
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UAE residents are onboarded by Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC; everyone else by Equiti Brokerage (Seychelles) Limited. Neither entity accepts residents of the United States, Belgium or Canada; Seychelles also excludes Japan and the UAE entity is not directed at residents of Singapore.
Link to this questionThere is no commission, so the only cost of entering a trade is the spread — an average of 1.6 pips. On a standard lot of EURUSD that is roughly USD 16 to open and close a position. It is the widest of the three spreads, and for someone placing a handful of trades a month it is also the simplest to reason about, because there is no second number to add on.
Link to this questionYes. The account types are not a commitment — you can open a different one with Equiti once you have a feel for how you actually trade. Many people start on Standard and move to Premier only once their volume justifies the commission model.
Link to this questionYes, on any of these accounts. Equiti runs a stop-out when equity falls below 30% of required margin, but says explicitly that in fast markets positions close at the next available price, which could cost you the whole deposit or more. Neither entity offers negative balance protection.
Link to this questionImportant: This page is information about a third party’s service. It is not a personal recommendation, not advice, and not an offer or inducement to trade. Global Investments is not authorised or regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, and nothing here has been approved as a financial promotion by an authorised person. UK retail clients should not treat it as one. Account terms, spreads, leverage and minimums are set by Equiti and can change without notice — always confirm the current terms on Equiti’s own documentation before depositing. Leveraged trading is not suitable for most people saving towards a long-term goal; if that is what you are trying to do, speak to us about the alternatives first.
