A low entry point with tighter spreads and still no commission.
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.
Standard tightens the average spread to 1.4 pips and adds MT4 alongside MT5, while keeping commission at zero. It is the account most people settle on: cheaper per trade than Classic once you are trading with any regularity, without the commission arithmetic that Premier introduces.
Also commission-free, but the average spread tightens to 1.4 pips — around USD 14 on a standard lot of EURUSD. Against Classic you are saving roughly USD 2 per lot traded, for a minimum deposit of USD 30 through Seychelles or USD 100 in the UAE. If you trade with any regularity, that difference compounds quickly.
Equiti positions Standard for new to intermediate traders, and it is the account most people should default to. It is cheaper per trade than Classic, it adds MT4, and the entry cost is still trivially low. Unless you already know you are going to trade in size, start here.
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.
A low entry point with tighter spreads and still no commission.
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 | USD 30 | USD 100 |
| Maximum leverage | Up to 1:2000 | Up to 1:500 |
| Account currencies | USD | USD, AED, GBP, EUR |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, MQ WebTrader | MT4, 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 questionAlso commission-free, but the average spread tightens to 1.4 pips — around USD 14 on a standard lot of EURUSD. Against Classic you are saving roughly USD 2 per lot traded, for a minimum deposit of USD 30 through Seychelles or USD 100 in the UAE. If you trade with any regularity, that difference compounds quickly.
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.
