Fortrade combines its own Fortrader platform with MetaTrader 4 and a spread-based CFD offering. This reference uses the Mauritius account route for pricing and payments, with separate UK and Dubai company context. The international website advertises more than 500 instruments across currencies, shares, indices, commodities, US Treasuries, ETFs and cryptocurrencies; these are CFDs, not ownership of the underlying investments.[1][14]
Accounts and initial funding
| Option | Published terms | Practical distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Real account | Identity and residency verification required | The current account FAQ presents a real account and a demo account, rather than a priced ladder of named retail tiers.Source 2 |
| Demo | Virtual-money practice account | Separate from the funded trading account.Source 2 |
| General minimum deposit | EUR 100, GBP 100 or USD 100 | Method-specific thresholds can be higher.Source 3 |
| Mauritius bank transfer | Minimum EUR 250, GBP 250 or USD 250 | The wire instructions provide separate receiving accounts in these three currencies.Source 6 |
| Swap-free arrangement | Application after account verification | Available on request for Muslim clients; a weekly charge schedule applies.Source 13 |
Published instrument pricing
Sections ↑Selected Mauritius CFD terms
Fortrade advertises zero trading commission. A one-lot EUR/USD illustration uses 100,000 euros of exposure and USD 10 per pip: at the published 2.5-pip spread, opening and closing with an unchanged market implies USD 25 in spread cost. Financing, currency conversion and any execution slippage are additional; this is arithmetic using the quoted schedule, not a measured trading result.[1][4][12]
The UK retail account has a different margin framework: its agreement describes initial margin ranging from 3.33% to 20% by product and close-out at 50% of required margin. The Mauritius figures above should therefore not be applied to a UK retail account.[16]
Financing and account charges
Sections ↑Costs beyond the quoted spread
| Charge | Published basis | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary overnight financing | Applied at 20:59 GMT; Wednesday is charged at three times the daily rate | The long or short rate depends on the instrument and can change.Source 11 |
| Swap-free weekly charge | Seven times the normal daily swap for currencies, indices, agricultural products, precious metals, energy and US Treasuries | Applied on Thursday for positions held across 21:00 GMT from Wednesday; scaled to position size.Source 13 |
| Inactivity: current FAQ | USD 10 per month, converted into the account currency | After six consecutive months without a deposit, withdrawal or trading activity, including a pending order.Source 10 |
| Currency conversion | Conversion costs passed to the client; rate determined by Fortrade | Applies where a deposit differs from the trading account currency.Source 15 |
The inactivity documents disagree: the currently linked Mauritius agreement dated 27 November 2025 retains a two-month trigger, while the current FAQ states six months. That difference matters to an unused account and requires account-specific clarification. Swap-free share and ETF positions also have a separate percentage-based weekly schedule; the arrangement does not remove all holding costs.[15][13][10]
Funding and withdrawal mechanics
Sections ↑Mauritius payment routes
| Method | Deposit terms | Withdrawal terms |
|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer | Allow up to seven business days for money to reach the broker’s bank; sender-bank charges may apply | The wire form says settlement generally occurs within five business days of sending the completed form.Source 6Source 8 |
| Credit/debit card | Listed as an accepted deposit method | The FAQ allows up to 15 business days for a refund. Card refunds are limited to the amount deposited by that route.Source 5Source 7Source 9 |
| Other routes | BitPay and alternative/local providers are listed; availability depends on the account region | For additional funds beyond card deposits, the FAQ describes bank transfer or an emailed Neteller request.Source 5Source 9 |
The Mauritius agreement makes its five-business-day payment commitment conditional on full verification, complete instructions, sufficient balance including fees and an eligible account in the client’s name. Additional checks can extend processing. Third-party transfer charges are borne by the client, and the agreement permits account-dependent withdrawal fees; it does not establish a universal free-withdrawal promise.[15]
Mauritius client money and account exit
Sections ↑The Mauritius agreement permits pooled segregated accounts, but also transfers for liquidity-provider margin and authorised hedging. It expressly says funds moved to a liquidity provider lose trust protection; third-party failure can leave an unsecured shortfall. The agreement separately provides negative-balance protection at trading-account level. That limit on account liability does not guarantee recovery of cash following a company or counterparty failure.[15]
Mauritius relationship closure
| Matter | Contractual provision | Practical distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Client notice | At least seven business days in writing | Existing obligations survive termination.Source 15 |
| Open positions | Client closes them before termination; otherwise company closes at current prices | Closing the relationship does not erase market exposure or accrued charges.Source 15 |
| Remaining funds | Funds may be retained for open positions and pending obligations | The final cash amount follows settlement and applicable charges.Source 15 |
Complaints first go through the company’s procedure. Clause 34 identifies the Mauritius FSC as the onward route if the client disputes the outcome; it preserves legal-action rights. It does not make the UK Ombudsman route part of this Mauritius contract.[15]
Platforms, tools and service
Sections ↑Published platform access
| Platform | Devices | Features listed |
|---|---|---|
| Fortrader | Browser; desktop PC/Mac; iOS and Android | Charts, built-in indicators and account funding controls.Source 14 |
| MetaTrader 4 | Desktop PC, browser and mobile | Streaming quotes, charting and built-in indicators.Source 14 |
| Education and research | Website and trading resources | Market commentary, economic calendar, webinars and trading tutorials.Source 1 |
Automation needs attention to the account contract: the Mauritius agreement requires prior written consent before activating a trading robot. General MT4 functionality does not itself provide that permission.[15]
Fortrade advertises customer support 24 hours a day, five days a week; its Mauritius contact number is +44 20 4571 7564, with withdrawal assistance at [email protected]. Product trading sessions are instrument-specific.[14][8]
Company history and regional entities
Sections ↑The UK company was incorporated on 22 July 2013 and changed its name from Integrisafe Limited to Fortrade Limited in May 2014. Its UK agreement identifies Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London as its principal business address. Companies House currently records an active statement that the company has no registrable person or relevant legal entity with significant control; previously listed corporate controllers are ceased entries, not a current ownership map.[17][16][18]
The Mauritius product issuer is separate from Fortrade Limited in the UK and Fortrade (DIFC) Limited in Dubai. The DFSA’s current firm record dates the Dubai licence to 14 November 2025, includes retail-client and client-asset endorsements, and limits principal dealing to a matched-principal basis. These are permissions for that Dubai entity, not proof that the Mauritius tariff applies to its clients.[19]
Company background & evidence
Sections ↑- Headquarters
- UK principal business address: Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London SW3 6RD
- Founded
- UK company incorporated 22 July 2013; Fortrade name adopted in May 2014
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
Fortrade Mauritius Ltd.
MauritiusSource 15
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services Commission, MauritiusGB21026472 | Not verified | Checked 9 Oct 2026The agreement discloses SEC-2.1B investment-dealer licence GB21026472. The public-register route was checked, but a current named firm result was not obtained.Source 15Source 21 |
Fortrade Limited
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Conduct Authority609970 | Not verified | Checked 9 Oct 2026FRN609970 is disclosed in the UK agreement. The linked FCA page did not return the firm’s current permissions in the accessible output.Source 16Source 20 |
Fortrade (DIFC) Limited
United Arab Emirates — DIFCSource 19
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Financial Services AuthorityF009856 | Authorised | Checked 9 Oct 2026Current named DFSA entry: licensed 14 November 2025; retail clients and client assets endorsed. Principal dealing is restricted to matched-principal transactions.Source 19 |
Sources & further reading
- Fortrade: international CFD offering Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- What types of accounts can I open with Fortrade? Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Is there a minimum deposit? Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Trading conditions: Mauritius product schedule Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- What payment methods are accepted? Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Fortrade Mauritius: wire transfer instructions Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- How long do withdrawals take? Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Mauritius wire withdrawal request form Fortrade · 15 Jun 2023 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Withdrawing additional funds using an alternative method Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- When do inactivity fees apply, and what is the amount? Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- What is a swap? Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- How are traders affected by swap charges? Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Swap-free account: application and weekly charges Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Fortrader and MetaTrader 4 platforms Fortrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Fortrade Mauritius client agreement Fortrade · 27 Nov 2025 · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- Fortrade Limited: UK terms and conditions Fortrade · 4 Mar 2026 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Fortrade Limited: company overview Companies House · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Fortrade Limited: persons with significant control Companies House · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Fortrade (DIFC) Limited: current firm record Dubai Financial Services Authority · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Fortrade Limited: Financial Services Register route Financial Conduct Authority · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- FSC Mauritius: online public register Financial Services Commission, Mauritius · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
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