GatesFX offers Bonus, STP Standard and ECN Raw accounts on MT5 and TradeLocker through a Saint Lucia contracting entity. The public menu supplies useful pricing, but its bonus equity rule and some dated help-page terms conflict with current marketing.[1]
Accounts and opening requirements
Sections ↑Three accounts, different funding and exposure
| Feature | 100% Deposit Bonus | STP Standard | ECN Raw Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | USD 10 | USD 25 | USD 500Source 8 |
| Spread from | 1.0 pip | 1.0 pip | 0.0 pipsSource 8 |
| Published commission | USD 15/lot | Zero | USD 7/lotSource 8 |
| Leverage up to | 1:500 | 1:500 | 1:1,000Source 8 |
| Platforms | MT5 / TradeLocker | MT5 / TradeLocker | MT5 / TradeLockerSource 8 |
Markets and contract scope
Sections ↑Advertised markets and what the contracts represent
| Market | Scope and limitation |
|---|---|
| Forex | Crosses and major currency pricesSource 1 |
| Metals | Gold and silver derivativesSource 1 |
| Stock indices | Benchmark CFDs; no underlying ownershipSource 1 |
| Commodities | Oil/other commodity-linked instruments on available serversSource 1 |
| Other CFDs | Check individual symbol eligibility and account product termsSource 1 |
Trading costs and account charges
Sections ↑Commission convention and conflicting bonus quote
| Issue | Evidence |
|---|---|
| ECN USD 7 | Help article specifies round trip; comparison says per lot.Source 8Source 9 |
| Bonus USD 15 | Help article specifies round trip; comparison says per lot.Source 8Source 9 |
| Bonus spread/execution | Current comparison: 1.0 pip/STP; dated help: 0.0/ECN.Source 8Source 9 |
Published market access by account
The round-trip descriptions help interpret commissions but do not resolve the Bonus account’s conflicting execution/spread wording. A matching issued account specification is required for that choice.[8][9]
Platforms, orders and margin controls
Sections ↑Margin stages
Margin changes and hedging
Deposits, withdrawals and settlement
Sections ↑Withdrawal routing and method clocks
| Route | Published treatment after approval |
|---|---|
| All methods | Verified client, own-name beneficiary and original-source routing.Source 6 |
| Cards/e-wallets | 24–48 business hours.Source 6 |
| Bank wire | Two to five business days.Source 6 |
| Crypto | Network confirmations determine receipt.Source 6 |
The same policy also advertises two-hour processing 24/7. That wording is not a two-hour arrival guarantee and does not resolve the method-specific longer windows.[6]
Entities, permissions and safeguards
Sections ↑Entities, regulatory scope and investor rights
| Issue | Legal/company statement and limitation |
|---|---|
| Contracting company | GATESFX LTD, Saint Lucia registration 2024-00396Source 1Source 2Source 3 |
| Brand owner | GATESFX PTY LTD, South Africa registration 2014/148132/07Source 1Source 2Source 3 |
| Group licence claim | South African entity advertises FSCA FSP 46087, NOT a licence of Saint Lucia contractSource 1Source 2Source 3 |
| Region restrictions | Explicit Israel, NZ, Iran, North Korea and no active solicitation of US citizensSource 1Source 2Source 3 |
| Compensation | No UK FSCS/SA investor compensation coverage established for Saint Lucia counterpartySource 1Source 2Source 3 |
Support, complaints and account access
Sections ↑Support and grievance channels
| Function | Available public route or evidence gap |
|---|---|
| Contact | gatesfx.com/contact and support librarySource 1Source 4Source 2 |
| Platforms | MT5, TradeLocker, copy platform in site navigationSource 1Source 4Source 2 |
| Complaint path | Policy available in group legal directory; customer claim lies with GATESFX LTDSource 1Source 4Source 2 |
| Verification | Registration/ID checks before account approval and withdrawalsSource 1Source 4Source 2 |
Published contact routes
Copy trading, incentives and trading tools
Sections ↑100% deposit credit: entry and conversion
What can remove credit or close positions
The equity formula and example conflict: the text uses 120% of total equity, but its USD 1,000 deposit plus USD 1,000 credit example sets a USD 1,200 floor. That is 60% of starting total equity. This review does not choose an unwritten interpretation.[5]
Company structure and regional scope
Sections ↑The brand owner is distinct from the contract
| Company | Published role |
|---|---|
| GatesFX LTD | Saint Lucia 2024-00396; account-agreement counterparty.Source 3Source 1 |
| GatesFX PTY LTD | South Africa 2014/148132/07; brand owner.Source 3Source 1 |
| FSP 46087 | Claimed for the South African entity; not a Saint Lucia licence.Source 3Source 1 |
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
GATESFX LTD
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
GATESFX PTY LTD
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
Material source limitations
Sections ↑Sources & further reading
- GatesFX current website and full group footer GatesFX · Accessed 22 Oct 2026
- Entity split, legal-document directory and region restrictions GatesFX · Accessed 22 Oct 2026
- Agreement to open a trading account GatesFX · Accessed 22 Oct 2026
- Support contacts and platform navigation GatesFX · Accessed 22 Oct 2026
- Deposit credit eligibility, conversion and removal GatesFX · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Withdrawal method processing policy GatesFX · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Margin warning, call and stop-out thresholds GatesFX · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Current three-account pricing comparison GatesFX · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- 17 July 2025 account guide with round-trip commissions GatesFX · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
This profile reports dated public information, including broker-published services and terms. It does not independently test or guarantee execution, pricing or withdrawals. Inclusion is not an endorsement. Permissions and protections apply only to the named legal entity, service and client category; check the current official records and your contract.