EBC combines MetaTrader trading, an account-management app and managed or copied strategies. Its international account matrix is only the starting point: product-specific margin notices, withdrawal rules and platform eligibility change how an account can actually be used.[2][17][13]
The shared international website says contractual rights depend on the selected entity. Its Australian company is separately managed and does not provide this website’s products. The UK route serves professional clients and eligible counterparties. The SVG company’s 353 LLC 2020 reference is a company registration, not evidence of a forex brokerage licence.[1][20]
Opening an account and maintaining access
Sections ↑Account comparison01
Eligibility, verification and account limits
| Item | Published requirement |
|---|---|
| Location | The published exclusion list covers citizens and residents, including the US, Canada, Malaysia, Russia and Ukraine. Other named restricted jurisdictions appear in the linked list.Source 31 |
| Identity verification | Choose the country and accepted identity document, upload clear front/back images where required, review extracted details and complete the compliance declaration. JPG/JPEG/PNG files are limited to 5 MB.Source 27 |
| Trading-account setup | Select platform, account type, currency and leverage in the portal. Trading and investor passwords are separate.Source 28 |
| Multiple accounts | Up to 30 live and 30 demo accounts; pending live applications count toward the live limit. Hidden or archived accounts are excluded.Source 29 |
Account comparison02
International Standard and Professional pricing
| Term | Standard (STD) | Professional (PRO) |
|---|---|---|
| Published spread floor | From 1.1 pips | From 0.0 pipsSource 2 |
| Commission | USD 0 per lot | USD 6 per lot; charging side unspecifiedSource 2 |
| Headline maximum leverage | 1:500 | 1:500Source 2 |
| Minimum / maximum order size | 0.01 / 40 lots | 0.01 / 40 lotsSource 2 |
| Standard stop-out level | 30% | 30%Source 2 |
| Hedging and Expert Advisors | Permitted | PermittedSource 2 |
These are account-level spread floors, without a named currency pair or averaging period. The Professional commission is therefore reported as published, without doubling it or presenting a EUR/USD round-trip total. “Professional” here is an account label; the UK client classification is a separate eligibility decision.[2][20]
Products, contract size and trading sessions
Sections ↑Account comparison03
Product access and economic exposure
| Market | Published offering | What the position represents |
|---|---|---|
| Forex | 37 pairs across major, cross and less-liquid currencies | Leveraged foreign-exchange exposure through the trading account.Source 4 |
| Metals and energy | Gold, silver, Brent, WTI and natural gas | CFD contracts with different lot sizes and margin schedules.Source 44Source 9 |
| Indices | Global cash-index CFDs | Exposure to an index price; position size is a contract multiplier rather than ownership of its constituent shares.Source 21 |
| US shares | More than 100 US stock CFDs; published leverage 1:5 | Price exposure without direct share ownership.Source 5 |
| ETFs | More than 100 ETF CFDs; published leverage 1:5 | A derivative on the ETF, rather than ownership of fund units.Source 6 |
| Bitcoin | BTCUSD is expressly addressed in current trading notices | A separate tiered-margin product; the UK product notice does not offer crypto.Source 8Source 20 |
Trading & service hours04
Selected international specifications
| Instrument | Contract / size | Published session, UTC+3 |
|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 100,000 base-currency units per lot; 0.01–40 lots | Monday 00:03–Friday 23:55; daily break 23:59–00:03.Source 44 |
| USD/CNH | 100,000 USD per lot; 0.01–40 lots; maximum 1:50 | Monday 02:03–Friday 23:55; daily break 23:59–02:03.Source 44 |
| XAUUSD / XAGUSD | 100 / 5,000 ounces per lot; 0.01–40 lots | Monday 01:03–Friday 23:58; daily break 23:58–01:03.Source 44Source 43 |
| XBRUSD / XTIUSD | 1,000 barrels per lot; 0.01–40 lots | Monday 01:01–Friday 23:55; Brent’s daily restart is 03:01, WTI’s 01:01.Source 44Source 43 |
| XNGUSD | Contract size 10,000; 0.01–40 lots | Monday 01:01–Friday 23:55; daily break 23:59–01:01.Source 44 |
| BTCUSD | One BTC per lot; 0.01–10 lots; published maximum 1:200 | Sunday 00:03–Saturday 23:55; daily break 23:55–00:03.Source 44 |
The product guide also specifies closing-only trading during the final two hours before Friday’s market close. Its sessions use UTC+3; holiday schedules and the symbol specification in the actual terminal govern the order window. The guide’s US Dollar Index quotation is informational and not tradeable.[44][26]
Pricing & charges05
Share and ETF campaign currently published
| Condition | Published terms |
|---|---|
| Campaign window | 12 June–31 December 2026, platform time UTC+3: zero dealing commission and overnight swap on the covered US share and ETF CFDs.Source 5Source 6 |
| Size limits | Maximum 50 shares per buy or sell order; up to 1,000 long and 1,000 short shares per instrument.Source 5Source 6 |
| Trades crossing the campaign dates | Positions opened before the start and closed during it have no closing commission; closing after the campaign attracts the standard closing commission.Source 5Source 6 |
| Stock session | Monday–Friday 16:31–22:59, UTC+3, according to the share page.Source 5 |
Dividend adjustments are separate from dealing commission. EBC describes credits for long CFD positions and debits for shorts, calculated from the instrument’s dividend amount and contract exposure around the ex-dividend date. Its published processing window is 00:00–01:00 platform time on that date.[7]
Margin, close-out and order-distance rules
Sections ↑Pricing & charges06
Time-based leverage caps for new positions
| Affected positions | Period | Maximum leverage |
|---|---|---|
| Floating-leverage forex and gold/silver | Monday–Thursday final hour before close; Friday final three hours | 1:100Source 8 |
| The same products | 30 minutes before through five minutes after major releases such as NFP, CPI and rate decisions | 1:200Source 8 |
| Holiday early closes | Final one hour Monday–Thursday or three hours Friday | 1:100Source 8 |
| Pending orders | A trigger within a restricted period creates a position under the rules then in force | Relevant period’s capSource 8 |
The September 2026 notice applies these caps to new positions; lower instrument limits still apply. New trades can increase margin even alongside an existing hedge. BTCUSD retains its separate tiered-margin arrangement. Energy follows the more specific schedule below.[8][9]
Pricing & charges07
Energy leverage from 6 August 2026
This energy notice covers XBRUSD, XTIUSD and XNGUSD on all live accounts. Its news window is 30 minutes before to five minutes after NFP, CPI and Federal Reserve decisions; pre-close restrictions cover the final hour Monday–Thursday and final three hours Friday, including early holiday closes.[9]
Pricing & charges08
Ultra Leverage: a separate approved programme
| Condition | Published rule |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Live STD/PRO accounts, excluding PAMM; Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Mongolia and African countries; major/cross FX and metals.Source 10 |
| Equity bands | USD 0–500: the named “1:Unlimited” mode; USD 500.01–2,000: 1:2,000. The first mode still requires non-zero margin.Source 10 |
| Above USD 2,000 | Reverts to standard leverage, up to 1:500. Falling below the threshold does not reactivate Ultra automatically; a new application is required.Source 10 |
| Open positions and orders | Existing positions retain their margin when leverage changes; new positions use the new level. Maximum 200 open and pending orders combined.Source 10 |
| Close-out and withdrawals | Stop-out when equity is below zero. With positions open, withdrawals are capped at 50% of the lower of balance/equity; without positions, the full balance is available.Source 10 |
Pricing & charges09
Order distances under the 27 April 2026 notice
| Instrument scope | Minimum distance | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Most instruments | 50 platform points | Pending orders, stop-loss and take-profit levelsSource 11 |
| BTCUSD | 1,500 platform points | The same order and protection levelsSource 11 |
| Shares and ETFs | Zero platform points | The same order and protection levelsSource 11 |
The dated order-distance notice overrides the older account matrix’s generic pip-based presentation. EBC illustrates 50 gold points as USD 0.50 per ounce; the monetary distance for another symbol depends on that symbol’s price precision.[11]
Protections & eligibility10
Where the SVG execution policy applies
| Contract issue | Published position |
|---|---|
| Counterparty | EBC Financial Group (SVG) LLC acts as principal and sole execution venue, even when it sends an order to an external liquidity provider. The transactions are OTC rather than exchange trades.Source 42 |
| Fills and slippage | Execution can differ from the requested price in either direction because of liquidity, volatility, market openings or transmission delays. A displayed quote does not establish a guaranteed fill.Source 42 |
| Bonus conditions | The policy permits withholding funds or bonuses, cancelling bonuses and a 5% deposit penalty for suspected bonus-hunting. These are specific contractual sanctions, not an ordinary trading commission.Source 42 |
Deposits, withdrawals and non-trading costs
Sections ↑Pricing & charges11
Published payment-channel estimates
| Channel | Single deposit, USD equivalent | Deposit processing | Withdrawal estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local bank | 10–43,000 | 15 minutes–1 hour | One working daySource 3 |
| International wire | 1,000–200,000 | 3–5 business days | 3–5 business daysSource 3 |
| Digital wallet | 50–10,000 | 1–15 minutes | One working daySource 3 |
| Visa / Mastercard | 50–5,000 | Instant in the published table | 3–7 working daysSource 3 |
These are channel limits and processing estimates, not a universal account-opening deposit. EBC lists USD/EUR/GBP for international wires and local currencies for supported domestic channels; the portal determines which methods and currencies are enabled for the account.[3]
Pricing & charges12
Withdrawal conditions that affect available cash
| Item | Published rule |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal minimums | Local bank USD 100; international bank wire USD 100; cryptocurrency USD 50.Source 32 |
| Principal versus profit | Principal returns to the original deposit channel first. Once returned, profit can use another supported channel.Source 39 |
| Account ownership | International wires require the same account-holder name; an unsupported bank location can require channel activation through support.Source 38 |
| Positions still open | Margin level must remain at least 200%; risk control can reject a withdrawal that creates liquidation risk.Source 35 |
| Weekend positions | At least 400% margin after a withdrawal or internal transfer.Source 36 |
| Processing cut-off | The help centre uses 16:00 UTC+8 on working days for same-day processing; later requests move to the next working day. Bank arrival remains channel-dependent.Source 34 |
Pricing & charges13
Other charges and account housekeeping
| Item | Published treatment |
|---|---|
| Payment charges | EBC says it charges no deposit or withdrawal fee; external payment or cryptocurrency providers can impose charges.Source 33 |
| Overnight financing | Swap is charged or credited at the daily platform rollover; check the actual long and short rates in the symbol specification.Source 24Source 25 |
| Live account archiving | No trading for 90 days combined with a balance of USD 100 or less can trigger archiving. Positive-balance accounts can be reactivated through the portal.Source 30 |
| Demo expiry | MT4 demos can be deleted after 30 days without login; MT5 after 90 days, including accounts with open demo positions.Source 30 |
| Internal transfers | Transfers between trading accounts are requested through the portal’s assets section; open-position margin restrictions still apply.Source 37Source 36 |
Platforms, automation and analytical services
Sections ↑Platforms & products14
Execution and account tools
| Service | What EBC publishes | Access distinction |
|---|---|---|
| MetaTrader 4 | Charts, order management and automated strategies through Expert Advisors | Also the supported platform for the published PAMM servers.Source 18Source 13 |
| MetaTrader 5 | Desktop/mobile trading and technical-analysis tools | Availability of a product follows the trading account and server.Source 19 |
| EBC App | Trading, account and fund management, position monitoring and support | The app combines operational access with analysis and copying features.Source 17 |
| Analytical tools | Trading Central analysis, indicators and account-performance tools including MT Driver | Performance reports describe an account’s history, rather than a promised future return.Source 15 |
| Order-flow tools | CME-based data analysis using NinjaTrader 8, including volume profiles and order-flow views | This is an analytical service; it does not establish exchange-futures execution through an EBC retail account.Source 16 |
Pricing & charges15
PAMM and copy trading have different fee mechanics
| Service | Participation | Charges and controls |
|---|---|---|
| PAMM | Minimum USD 100; a new account with no trading history. Only MT4 Live01/Live02; no trading while the agreement and connection are pending. | Allocation follows investors’ shares. Performance fees apply above the prior high-water mark after fees; other manager fee models may apply.Source 13 |
| Copy trading | Choose a provider and allocation; adjust or stop following through the service. | Provider terms set the rates. Performance-fee calculations can include floating profit; a fixed management fee may recur at the selected interval.Source 14 |
High-water-mark charging prevents the same recovered performance being charged again under the published calculation; it does not cap losses or remove manager and strategy risk. PAMM platform eligibility and the copying provider’s fee terms should therefore be checked before money is allocated.[13][14]
Platforms & products16
Separate UK professional and institutional service
| Area | UK entity’s published service |
|---|---|
| Products and execution | FX, metals, energy and index CFDs; execution-only service. The company describes matched-principal dealing with client trades hedged to liquidity providers.Source 21 |
| Connectivity | FIX 4.4, LD4 connectivity and bespoke integrations. Algorithms must be tested in EBC’s UAT environment before live use.Source 22 |
| Institutional enquiry | The international institutional page offers market-depth displays and tailored liquidity/clearing arrangements; these are negotiated services rather than a published retail tariff.Source 23 |
Balance resets and service escalation
Sections ↑Protections & eligibility17
Practical protection and support terms
| Item | Published process |
|---|---|
| International negative-balance reset | The self-service request applies only where USD−1,000 < balance < USD 0, with at most one application per hour. Open positions and current equity are checked; visible eligibility does not guarantee approval.Source 12 |
| Balances outside that range | The help article does not establish automatic cover for losses of USD 1,000 or more. This is a conditional reset programme, not a group-wide unlimited undertaking.Source 12 |
| Customer service | Live chat and [email protected], around the clock according to the help centre.Source 40 |
| Complaints | Email [email protected] with the concern’s details. Any external route must follow the company named in the client contract.Source 41Source 1 |
EBC lists a Comoros company with AOFA licence claim L 15637/EFGC. The Central Bank of Comoros warning signed 8 December 2025 explicitly names AOFA/Anjouan Corporate Services as lacking legal authority to issue financial licences and includes unregulated forex brokerage licences. This warning concerns the issuer’s authority; it does not establish a finding about EBC’s individual conduct. An AOFA certificate should not be treated as verified Comoros financial authorisation.[1][47]
Company background & evidence
Sections ↑Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
EBC Financial Group (SVG) LLC
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSource 1
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited
United KingdomSource 20
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Conduct Authority927552 | Not verified | Checked 10 Oct 2026Broker-disclosed reference; the regulator link did not expose a readable current firm record.Source 20Source 45 |
EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited
Cayman IslandsSource 1
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Cayman Islands Monetary Authority2038223 | Not verified | Checked 10 Oct 2026Source 1 |
EBC Financial Group SA (Pty) Ltd
South AfricaSource 1
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sector Conduct Authority51541 | Not verified | Checked 10 Oct 2026Source 1 |
EBC Financial (MU) Limited
MauritiusSource 1
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services Commission MauritiusGB24203273 | Not verified | Checked 10 Oct 2026Source 1 |
EBC Financial Group (Australia) Pty Ltd
AustraliaSource 1
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Securities and Investments Commission500991 | Not verified | Checked 10 Oct 2026Source 1 |
EBC Financial Group (Comoros) Limited
Anjouan, ComorosSource 1
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Anjouan Offshore Finance AuthorityL 15637/EFGC | Not verified | Checked 10 Oct 2026Broker-disclosed AOFA claim; the BCC warning signed 8 December 2025 states that AOFA/Anjouan Corporate Services lacks lawful financial licensing authority. No individual enforcement finding against EBC is inferred.Source 1Source 46Source 47 |
Sources & further reading
- Legal Documents | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Standard Account & Professional Account from EBC| EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Quick Deposits & Withdrawals | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Forex Trading Platform | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Trade Popular US Stock CFDs & AI Semiconductor Stocks | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Best Platform for Trading ETF CFD | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- CFDs and Dividends Overview | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Leverage Adjustment Period – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Changes to leverage for energy instruments – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Ultra Leverage – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Order Distance (Stops Level) Adjustment – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Negative Balance Protection (NBP) – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Simplified PAMM Account Solutions | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Online Copy Trading Platform | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Trading Tools and Indicators | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Get Free Order Flow Tools | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- EBC Mobile App | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MT4 Download | MetaTrader 4 Registration | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MT5 Download | MetaTrader 5 Registration | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- EBC Financial Group |Forex|Commodities|Index CFDs|Share CFDs EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Product | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Solutions | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Institutional Liquidity Solutions | EBC Financial Group EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- What is swap? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- How do I check swap rates? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- How can I view a trading product's contract specifications and trading information? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- How to complete identity verification (KYC) – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- How to create a trading account – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- What is the difference between a live account and a demo account, and how many can I create? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Why was my trading account archived? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Which countries does EBC not accept clients from? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- What should I know before requesting a withdrawal? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Does EBC charge any deposit or withdrawal fees? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- How long does it take to process deposits and withdrawals? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Can I withdraw funds from a trading account that still has open positions? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Margin requirements for weekend withdrawals – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Can I transfer funds between my trading accounts? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Withdrawal Option: International BankWire Transfer – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Can I withdraw using a different payment method? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- What can I contact customer service for? What are the working hours? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- How do I make a complaint? – EBC Help Center EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- SVG entity Order Execution Policy, June 2025 EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- EBC instrument contract-size explanation: metals and energy EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- EBC Product Guide: contract sizes, sessions and trading restrictions EBC Financial Group · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- FCA Register: EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited firm link Financial Conduct Authority · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Notice on unlawful offshore financial activity, 15 June 2022 Central Bank of Comoros · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- BCC public warning on unauthorised offshore financial licensing, 8 December 2025 Central Bank of Comoros · 8 Dec 2025 · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
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