FBS’s international offering centres on spread-based CFD trading through FBS Markets Inc in Belize. The main account is advertised with no trading commission, a US$5 starting deposit and leverage up to 1:3,000. Those numbers answer different questions: the payment method sets the actual funding threshold, the instrument and equity determine margin, and spreads plus overnight charges determine trading cost.[1][13][6]
Company and operating scope
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brand history | Established in 2009 | FBS’s timeline marks its fifteenth anniversary in 2024.Source 2 |
| International contracting company | FBS Markets Inc, Belize | Company number 000001317; HDC Technologies Ltd is identified separately as payment manager.Source 4 |
| Published client milestone | 27 millionth client in 2022 | Company timeline measure; not a count of currently funded or active trading clients.Source 2 |
| Current platform offering | FBS app, MT4 and MT5 | The international website continues to publish account-opening and platform routes.Source 1 |
| Country access | Restricted by citizenship or residence | The August 2026 agreement excludes the EEA, UK, US, India, China, Pakistan and numerous other jurisdictions.Source 5 |
The current account proposition
Sections ↑Standard account and separate access options
| Route | Funding and price model | Unit / access distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Main Standard account | Advertised from US$5; spreads from 0.7 pips; no trading commission | USD or EUR account denominationSource 3Source 12 |
| Cent account | Trading Conditions specify deposit from US$1 and spreads from 0.7 pips | Available through a partner referral; balances shown in centsSource 4 |
| Demo | Virtual trading funds | MT4 and MT5 practice routes; account validity is limitedSource 19Source 20Source 18 |
| Swap-free setting | Available on real accounts through account settings | Exotic-pair holding charges can still applySource 17 |
Standard account operating limits
| Feature | Published setting | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Order volume | 0.01–500 lots | Instrument-specific limits and contract sizes applySource 3 |
| Open positions | Up to 500, including 200 pending orders | Published account ceilingSource 3 |
| Margin call | 40% | Account equity relative to required marginSource 3 |
| Stop-out | 20% | Positions can be closed automatically at the thresholdSource 3 |
| Negative balance protection | Advertised as active | Company-stated protection for the international offeringSource 3 |
The Cent terms illustrate a US$10 deposit displayed as 1,000 cents, even when MetaTrader does not label the balance as cents. Its contract units require the same care.[4]
Markets and platform coverage
Sections ↑Published instrument range
| Market | Examples / published breadth | Product and access |
|---|---|---|
| Forex | 70+ instruments advertised | Major, minor and exotic currency CFDsSource 7 |
| Metals | Gold and silver, including XAUUSD and XAGUSD | Metal CFDs; 0.01-lot minimum shown for these two symbolsSource 8 |
| Stocks | 470+ stock assets advertised | Share CFDs; FBS directs stock traders to MT5Source 9 |
| Indices and energies | US30, US100, US500; other indices and energy markets | CFDs with their own fixed leverage schedulesSource 6 |
| Cryptocurrencies | Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto CFDs | MT5 or FBS app; no ownership of the underlying coinsSource 10 |
Platform differences that affect workflow
| Platform | Access | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and WebTrader | Desktop Expert Advisors; MultiTerminal for multiple MT4 accountsSource 19 |
| MT5 | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and WebTrader | Broader share-CFD access, economic calendar and desktop automationSource 20Source 9 |
| FBS app | Current page provides Google Play / APK routes | Trading, funding, account statistics and TradingView-powered chartsSource 21 |
| VPS | Remote environment for trading software | Published activation condition: one US$450 or €450 depositSource 22 |
FBS’s VPS page describes a three-lot monthly trading requirement and directs clients to the Trader Area for instrument-specific lot treatment. It also refers to a service fee and says unused time is not recalculated on cancellation. The retrieved public page did not provide a complete renewal tariff, so the activation deposit should not be treated as the price of an indefinitely free VPS.[22]
Leverage and cash calculations
Sections ↑Forex leverage by Standard account equity
Non-forex leverage and illustrative margin
| Instrument group | Published leverage | Margin on US$10,000 notional |
|---|---|---|
| Gold and other metals | 1:500 | US$20Source 6 |
| US30 / US100 / US500 | 1:500 | US$20Source 6 |
| Other indices / energies | 1:200 | US$50Source 6 |
| Stock CFDs | Up to 1:100 | US$100 at the maximum leverageSource 6 |
| Crypto CFDs | 1:500 in the Trading Conditions | US$20Source 4 |
Stock CFDs have a further timing rule: the Trading Conditions permit reduced leverage for new positions during the two hours before the underlying exchange closes. The applicable tier depends on aggregate exposure in that symbol and is shown on the platform. Existing positions opened before that window are excluded from this particular change.[4]
How spread becomes a cash cost
| Illustrative exposure | Assumed bid–ask difference | Calculated spread amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 EUR in EURUSD | 0.00010 US dollars per euro, or 1 pip | US$1.00Source 11 |
| One troy ounce of gold exposure | US$0.30 per ounce | US$0.30Source 11Source 8 |
| Twenty-five share-equivalent stock CFDs | US$0.20 per share | US$5.00Source 11Source 9 |
The public specification pages include columns for minimum, typical and current spreads, contract size and long/short swaps, but their live numerical rows were not available in the retrieved pages. FBS’s advertised 0.7-pip floor therefore does not support a claim that EURUSD, gold and stock CFDs each trade at that spread. The platform specification and trading calculator supply the relevant symbol’s units and current terms.[7][8][12]
Financing and payment costs
Sections ↑Overnight treatment
| Position type | Published treatment | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary positions | Swap can be a debit or credit, depending on symbol and direction | Applied around 23:59–00:10 platform timeSource 16 |
| Forex / metals / exotics / stocks | Triple rollover for the weekend | WednesdaySource 16 |
| Energies / indices | Triple rollover for the weekend | FridaySource 16 |
| Swap-free exotic pairs | Fixed weekly charge for qualifying long-held orders | Begins on the second Sunday if the order remains openSource 17 |
Funding, withdrawals and receipt times
| Stage / method | Published handling | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit minimum | Recommended starting amount US$5; method-specific minimums | Available methods depend on countrySource 13 |
| Withdrawal review | Financial Department review within 24 hours | Approval is separate from receiptSource 15 |
| Digital wallets / payment systems | Usually credited the same day after processing | Provider and verification conditions applySource 15 |
| Bank accounts / cards | 2–7 business days to credit | Method-specific estimateSource 15 |
| Return route | Deposit principal returned through previously used payment methods | Own-name accounts only; profits follow the available withdrawal routeSource 15 |
| Payment options | Global and local methods; fee headline from zero | Trader Area gives method limits and chargesSource 14 |
Charges beyond the spread
| Item | Published rule |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal service fee | First ten withdrawals per calendar month free; eleventh and each later withdrawal: US$1 or equivalent.Source 5 |
| Transaction-cost recovery | Terms reserve actual transaction charges and/or 5% of deposits/withdrawals; this is not the ordinary advertised tariff.Source 5 |
| Payment-provider charges | Method fees and limits appear in the Trader Area; “from zero” does not set every method to zero.Source 14 |
| Dormant MT4 account | Help Centre says real MT4 accounts are archived after 90 inactive days and can be restored through the Trader Area.Source 18 |
The service-fee rule appears in the August 2026 agreement, section 6.7; the separate transaction-cost reservation appears in section 6.12.3. These provisions explain why a no-trading-commission account can still incur non-trading charges. No fixed periodic inactivity charge was established from the current agreement and account pages reviewed; archiving is the specific published inactivity action described above.[5]
Hours, client funds and recent context
Sections ↑Trading and support clock
| Service | Published schedule | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Forex trading week | Monday 00:00–Friday 23:59:59 | FBS MetaTrader / EET-labelled server timeSource 3 |
| Server seasonal offset | GMT+3 in summer; GMT+2 in winter | FBS describes changes on the last Sundays of March and OctoberSource 23 |
| Support | 24/7 chat and callback option | Company service availability; not a measured response-time claimSource 21Source 1 |
| Instrument sessions | Symbol-specific schedules and holiday changes | An FX week does not establish stock-CFD or crypto trading hoursSource 23Source 16 |
FBS states that client money is held separately from company balances and advertises negative balance protection. These are company disclosures for the international service. This profile does not attach UK compensation or EU retail terms to a Belize account.[9]
Selected operating milestones
| Date | Development | Evidence scope |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | FBS says it reached its 27 millionth client | Company historical milestoneSource 2 |
| 2024 | FBS app relaunch and brand refresh | Company timelineSource 2 |
| August 2025 | International service withdrew from India | Finance Magnates reporting; India remains excluded in the August 2026 agreementSource 24Source 5 |
| 26 November 2025 | Finance Magnates reported an indefinite marketing pause | The report also said onboarding remained operational at that timeSource 24 |
| August 2026 | International Terms and Conditions revised | Current published contractual framework; not a financial-results releaseSource 5 |
Written disputes and account closure
Sections ↑FBS Markets Inc: contractual process
| Issue | Published requirement |
|---|---|
| A disputed transaction or service | Notify [email protected] promptly in writing. Section 16 gives the server log priority over the client-terminal log when FBS evaluates a dispute.Source 5 |
| Ordinary broker termination | Five days’ written notice; specified default events permit immediate termination. New orders may be restricted after notice.Source 5 |
| Existing positions | The client must close them after termination notice; FBS can close positions left open when termination takes effect.Source 5 |
| Closing balance | The agreement describes proportional return to the bank accounts and e-wallets used to fund the account. Ownership checks and contractual holds can affect release.Source 5 |
Company background & evidence
Sections ↑- Founded
- 2009 (brand)
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
FBS Markets Inc
BelizeSource 4
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services Commission of Belize4077102 | Not verified | Checked 9 Oct 2026The current Trading Conditions identify this licence. A current firm-specific regulator record was not obtained; the company disclosure is not an independent register check.Source 4 |
Sources & further reading
- FBS international offering FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- About FBS and company timeline FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Published trading conditions FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Trading Conditions, revised January 2026 FBS Markets Inc · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Terms and Conditions, revised August 2026 FBS Markets Inc · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- Margin and leverage FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Forex CFD specifications FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Metals CFD specifications FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Stock CFD specifications FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Cryptocurrency CFD offering FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- How spread is calculated FBS Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Required funds and the trading calculator FBS Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Minimum deposit requirements FBS Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Deposits and withdrawals FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Withdrawal process and timing FBS Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Swap and rollover timing FBS Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Swap-free account terms FBS Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Archived account rules FBS Help Center · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- MetaTrader 4 at FBS FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- MetaTrader 5 at FBS FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- FBS mobile trading app FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- VPS eligibility and service FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Trading hours and daylight saving FBS · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- FBS pauses marketing after India exit Finance Magnates · 26 Nov 2025 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
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