ActivTrades organises its CFD service around separate ActivTrader, MT4 and MT5 accounts. TradingView connects through ActivTrader, while MetaTrader automation and the available instrument list follow the chosen platform.[2][3][6]
The broker publishes no general opening minimum for global, UK and European clients, while selected jurisdictions require USD 250. It also states that most products and platforms have no commission, leaving spreads, financing and a small set of exceptions as the remaining cost layers.[5][4]
Broker essentials
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Platform accounts | ActivTrader, MT4 or MT5 | The platform is selected during account setup.Source 2 |
| Published instrument headline | 1,000+ CFDs | The main site describes seven asset classes.Source 1 |
| Minimum deposit | None for global, UK and EU clients | Selected jurisdictions require USD 250.Source 5 |
| Live trading accounts | Up to 10 | Available after verification and first deposit, for trading use.Source 2 |
| Support | 24/7 | Published on the main site.Source 1 |
Accounts and published costs
Sections ↑How ActivTrades account setup works
| Choice | Published position | Operational consequence |
|---|---|---|
| ActivTrader account | Opened as a dedicated ActivTrader route | Used for ActivTrader web/mobile and TradingView connectionSource 2Source 3Source 6 |
| MT4 account | Separate MetaTrader 4 credentials | Does not support stock derivatives in the compared demo/product routeSource 2Source 7 |
| MT5 account | Separate MetaTrader 5 credentials | Supports the broader product route and MT5 automationSource 2Source 7 |
| Additional accounts | Up to 10 live trading accounts | Lets one client hold several platform/currency routes under one personal areaSource 2 |
Published charges and thresholds
| Charge | Published position | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Trading commission | No commission on most products | Includes FX, indices, commodities, bonds, crypto CFDs, shares and ETFs; disclosed exceptions applySource 4 |
| Platform fee | None | ActivTrader, MT4 and MT5 are free for demo and live accountsSource 4 |
| Deposit fee | None from ActivTrades | Payment providers and banks can still chargeSource 4 |
| Withdrawal fee | Generally free | A GBP 9-equivalent bank-transfer fee may apply in certain casesSource 11 |
| Currency conversion on funding | 0.5% | Applied when accepted EUR/GBP/CHF/USD funding is converted to another account currencySource 4 |
A “free platform” and a “commission-free product” are useful facts, but they do not make every route identical. Stock derivatives, automation, TradingView access and the Trading Central plug-in each follow their own platform or funding conditions.[3][8]
Platforms, markets and account mechanics
Sections ↑Platform and access map
| Platform | Access and features | Account boundary |
|---|---|---|
| ActivTrader | Browser and mobile; TradingView-powered charting and direct TradingView connection | Requires an ActivTrader accountSource 3Source 6 |
| MetaTrader 4 | Desktop, web and mobile; Expert Advisors | MT4 account only; maximum 250 open positions is publishedSource 3 |
| MetaTrader 5 | Desktop, web and mobile; MQL5 automation | Separate from MT4 and ActivTraderSource 3 |
| TradingView | Connects through the ActivTrader account | Not a bridge that turns an MT4/MT5 account into ActivTraderSource 3 |
Product access by platform
| Product group | MT4 | MT5 / ActivTrader |
|---|---|---|
| Spot FX, indices, commodities and bonds | Available | AvailableSource 7 |
| Cryptocurrency CFDs | Available where permitted | Available where permittedSource 7 |
| Stock derivatives | Not available in the documented MT4 demo/product route | Available on MT5 and ActivTraderSource 7 |
| ETFs | Product access is more limited on MT4 route | Included in the broader MT5/ActivTrader routeSource 7 |
| Automated strategies | MQL4 Expert Advisors | MQL5 on MT5; ActivTrader uses its own feature setSource 3 |
Funding, service and account operations
Sections ↑Funding and withdrawal workflow
| Operation | Published timing / rule | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Card or e-wallet deposit | Usually credited within 30 minutes | Subject to execution and provider availabilitySource 4 |
| Bank-transfer deposit | Usually 3–5 business days | Credited on the day ActivTrades receives cleared fundsSource 4 |
| Withdrawal request | Processed within one business day | Bank receipt can then take 3–5 business daysSource 4 |
| Return route | Original method up to the deposited amount | Profit above that amount can be sent by bank transferSource 4 |
| Open positions | Do not prevent withdrawing unused personal-area funds | Trading-account margin still secures open positionsSource 4 |
A card that has expired, been cancelled or become unavailable can interrupt the normal return-to-source withdrawal process. ActivTrades requires evidence before removing it from the personal area. Its help page accepts a bank cancellation letter or email and specified desktop banking evidence; mobile-app screenshots are excluded from that particular evidence route. After removal, funds can be sent to an own-name bank account, potentially with a bank statement requested. The stated bank receipt estimate is three to five business days.[10]
The withdrawal-fee guidance qualifies the general free-withdrawal wording: certain bank transfers can attract GBP 9 or its currency equivalent, and card destinations may impose local charges or taxes. These exceptions concern moving cash, separately from the cost of closing any open CFD.[11]
Research and trading tools
Sections ↑Trading Central and platform tools
| Tool / route | Access | Published boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Central in ActivTrader | Built into the proprietary platform | Available without the MetaTrader plug-in workflowSource 8 |
| Trading Central plug-in | MT4/MT5 add-on | ActivTrades publishes a USD 1,000 funding threshold for the plug-in routeSource 8 |
| Scalping and algorithms | Permitted subject to legal terms | Expert Advisors run through MetaTrader rather than ActivTraderSource 2Source 3 |
| TradingView | Direct account connection through ActivTrader | The connection follows the ActivTrader account’s products and permissionsSource 3 |
Legal entities and regional scope
Sections ↑Selected group companies
| Legal entity | Authority / reference | Published role |
|---|---|---|
| ActivTrades PLC | FCA 434413 | United Kingdom regulated company; England and Wales company 05367727Source 9 |
| ActivTrades Markets Ltd | Mauritius FSC / GB24203277 | Global company disclosed on regional legal pagesSource 9 |
| ActivTrades Corp | Securities Commission of The Bahamas / 199667 B | Bahamas international companySource 9 |
| ActivTrades Financial Services L.L.C | UAE CMA Category 5 / 20200000480 | Advisory, arranging, introduction and promotion activities as disclosedSource 9 |
UK complaints and records
Sections ↑ActivTrades PLC complaint procedure
| Stage | Published process | Useful information |
|---|---|---|
| Submission | [email protected] | Include the account number, contact details, dates, staff involved and supporting correspondence.Source 12 |
| Investigation | Acknowledgement followed by compliance review | A written record identifies the issue and the relevant transactions.Source 12 |
| Eight-week point | Final response, or a reasoned delay and expected response date | The final response explains acceptance/redress or rejection.Source 12 |
| External route | Financial Ombudsman Service for eligible complaints | The PLC procedure describes the UK route; it is not a remedy promise for every group entity.Source 12 |
Company background & evidence
Sections ↑- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom — ActivTrades PLC; group uses regional companies
- Founded
- Company operating history dates to 2001
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
ActivTrades PLC
United KingdomSource 9
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Conduct Authority434413 | Not verified | Checked 9 Oct 2026Company-published licence reference; the cited material is not an independently retrieved current regulator match. This evidence label is not a finding of unlicensed activity.Source 9 |
ActivTrades Markets Ltd
MauritiusSource 9
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
ActivTrades Corp
BahamasSource 9
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
ActivTrades Financial Services L.L.C
United Arab EmiratesSource 9
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
Sources & further reading
- ActivTrades platforms and product overview ActivTrades · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Account setup, limits and account questions ActivTrades Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Platform access and account separation ActivTrades Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Payments, deposits and withdrawals ActivTrades Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Minimum initial deposit ActivTrades Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- MetaTrader accounts and ActivTrader separation ActivTrades Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Platform product differences ActivTrades Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Trading Central tools ActivTrades · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Legal entities and regulatory disclosures ActivTrades · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Withdrawal when the original deposit card is unavailable ActivTrades Help Center · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- Withdrawal charges and destination costs ActivTrades Help Center · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- Complaint handling procedures: ActivTrades PLC ActivTrades Help Center · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
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