ZFX’s international retail website is operated by its Seychelles company. It offers CFD accounts and separate copying and money-management services. The account page, help centre and client agreement contain important specification differences, so this profile keeps those published configurations visible and separates them from the current leverage policy.[1]
Account comparison01
Account and service routes at a glance
| Account / service | Contract and customer scope | Platform and principal condition |
|---|---|---|
| Standard STP | Zeal Capital Market (Seychelles) Limited — International clients subject to residency eligibility; retail clients | MetaTrader 4. Main international account page; method minimum and eligibility apply.Source 2Source 35 |
| ECN | Zeal Capital Market (Seychelles) Limited — International clients subject to residency eligibility; retail clients | MetaTrader 4. Main international account page; method minimum and eligibility apply.Source 2Source 35 |
Which company and protections apply?
Sections ↑The facts02
Entity and client scope
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles retail operation | Zeal Capital Market (Seychelles) Limited | The Seychelles FSA names the company and ZFX domain in its current capital-markets directory.Source 35 |
| UK affiliate | Separate non-retail service | The group’s UK-company disclosure does not turn an international Seychelles account into a UK account.Source 4 |
| Residency restrictions | International eligibility is limited | The website excludes, among others, US, Brazilian, Canadian, Iranian, North Korean and EU residents.Source 1 |
| UK compensation FAQ | Addresses the UK company | It does not establish FSCS cover for the Seychelles retail offer.Source 34 |
| Loss liability | Risk disclosure allows losses beyond initial deposits | An account stop-out threshold should not be described as guaranteed negative-balance protection.Source 20 |
Main international account menu
Sections ↑At a glance03
Main account page: published terms
| Term | Mini | Standard STP | ECN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum initial deposit | USD 50 | USD 200 | USD 1,000Source 2 |
| Account currency | USD | USD | USDSource 2 |
| FX units per lot | 10,000 | 100,000 | 100,000Source 2 |
| Minimum trade size | 0.1 lot | 0.01 lot | 0.01 lotSource 2 |
| Maximum single FX/metals order | 100 lots | 30 lots | 50 lotsSource 2 |
| Advertised minimum FX spread | 1.5 | 1.3 | From 0.2; commission may applySource 2 |
| Published stop-out | 20% | 30% | 50%Source 2 |
| Listed platform | MT4 | MT4 | MT4Source 2 |
These account-wide spread floors have no consistently labelled unit. They are not sampled averages; confirm the selected FX instrument’s specification.[2]
At a glance04
Help-table configuration: do not merge it with the main Mini offer
| Item | Help-centre figure | Unresolved distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Cent (Mini) | USD 15 minimum; USCent base; 1,000 FX units per lot; 0.01-lot minimum | Different from the main Mini configuration above. Confirm the account actually offered to your residence.Source 3 |
| Help STP and ECN leverage | Up to 1:500 | The current leverage page instead permits higher conditional FX/gold limits.Source 3Source 6 |
| Aggregate account volume | Help comparison lists 200 lots | Confirm the chosen server, product and account unit before sizing orders.Source 3 |
Products, contract sizes and entry costs
Sections ↑At a glance05
What ZFX offers exposure to
| Product family | Published examples | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| FX | EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY and other major/minor/emerging pairs | Leveraged currency trading; contract units differ by account.Source 10 |
| Commodities | Gold, silver, platinum, palladium, oil, natural gas and copper | CFD exposure; physical commodities are not delivered.Source 11 |
| Indices | US30, NAS100, SPX500, GER40, FRA40 and HK50 | Index CFDs rather than ownership of component shares.Source 12 |
| Shares | Individual listed-company CFDs | Price exposure without direct share ownership.Source 13 |
| Crypto | Bitcoin, Ether and Bitcoin Cash among listed contracts | Crypto CFDs, not a wallet or coin-custody service.Source 14 |
At a glance06
Selected contract sizes in the linked product guide
| Contract | Units per standard lot | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Gold: XAUUSD / XAUUSDe | 100 troy ounces | STP / ECN respectivelySource 9 |
| Silver: XAGUSD / XAGUSDe | 5,000 troy ounces | STP / ECN respectivelySource 9 |
| Oil: USOIL / UKOIL | 1,000 barrels | Cash oil CFDs; separate futures-labelled symbols expire.Source 9 |
| Natural gas | 10,000 MMBtu | Product-specific quantity; not an FX-lot conversion.Source 9 |
| Copper | 25,000 pounds | Product-specific quantity.Source 9 |
The facts07
Spread and commission evidence
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| ECN FX and gold/silver | Product guide lists USD 7 per standard lot | The guide does not resolve charging side clearly enough for a round-trip cost calculation.Source 9 |
| Other product charges | Guide lists zero commission for the illustrated energy and other commodity contracts | Spreads and financing remain separate; do not apply FX fees to every market.Source 9 |
| Current specification widget | Separate instrument margin and session data | Its ECN EURUSDe initial-margin field is 0.20%, versus 0.50% for XAUUSDe and US30, and 10% for AAPL; selected-account margin can be more restrictive than a brand ceiling.Source 8 |
| Execution | Prices and fills are subject to liquidity and gaps | The execution policy does not guarantee immediate entry or exit at the displayed price.Source 19 |
Equity tiers and temporary leverage reductions
Sections ↑At a glance08
Current FX/gold account-equity policy
At a glance09
When leverage changes affect existing exposure
| Trigger | Published cap/window | Affected orders |
|---|---|---|
| Equity increase | Automatic reduction when a higher band is reached | Existing trades are affected.Source 6 |
| Friday/weekend close | FX/precious metals capped at 1:200, normally one hour before close until 30 minutes after reopening | Existing positions, pending and new orders.Source 6 |
| Major announcements | Usually 1:500 from 30 minutes before until ten minutes after | Existing positions, pending and new orders; specific notices govern timing.Source 6 |
| Copy trading | Fixed 1:500 | All listed copy account types.Source 6 |
| MAM | STP/ECN 1:500; Mini/Cent 1:2000 | Separate from ordinary equity-tier treatment.Source 6 |
At a glance10
Selected upcoming windows from the October 2026 notice
| Broker-listed event | Restricted period, UTC | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| 14 October: US CPI | 12:00–12:40 | FX/XAUUSD accounts set above 1:500 capped at 1:500.Source 7 |
| 15 October: US retail sales / PPI | 12:00–12:40 | Same cap; the broker lists both releases for this window.Source 7 |
| 28 October: US Fed rate decision | 17:30–18:10 | Same cap; other October events have separate windows.Source 7 |
These are ZFX’s published margin windows, not a forecast or an independently verified economic calendar. A margin increase can force liquidation without an adverse price move if equity is insufficient for the new requirement.[7]
Liquidation, hedging and holding restrictions
Sections ↑At a glance11
Contract provisions that need account-specific attention
| Item | Published position |
|---|---|
| Stop-out conflict | Client Agreement §9.7 specifies 30% for all clients, conflicting with the account-specific thresholds above. Confirm the server rule.Source 18 |
| Long-held hedges | §9.8 permits a daily 0.1% charge on combined deal-plus-hedge USD volume and closure after 21 days.Source 18 |
| Inactive open deals | §9.8 permits closure after 90 days of deal inactivity.Source 18 |
| Weekend automatic closure | §4.14 applies to open trades where the client has not logged in for over one week and/or has never deposited funds.Source 18 |
| Scalping | §18.2 treats scalping or other unauthorised activity as grounds to void transactions. EA compatibility is not unrestricted strategy permission.Source 18 |
| US share hedges | The November 2025 notice changed the hedged-margin parameter from 10 to 50, making the illustrated hedge require one full side’s margin. Applies to existing and new US stock CFD positions; this is a platform parameter, not a 50% account stop-out.Source 16 |
Overnight costs and weekend availability
Sections ↑The facts12
Holding a position across sessions
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Long/short financing | Current widget directs readers to terminal swap data | Retrieve the actual rate for the direction and symbol; the website does not supply a guaranteed permanent rate.Source 8 |
| Gold exemption | A separate XAUUSD swap-free group is acknowledged | The gold notice does not establish universal Islamic eligibility or exemption across other assets.Source 17 |
| Crypto Sundays | Published notice gives 00:31–20:59 and 22:05–24:00 | Effective 18 May 2025 for MT4/MT5; the notice does not label the time zone. These are not uninterrupted 24/7 sessions.Source 15 |
| Conflicting routine crypto hours | The specification widget retains a different Sunday break | Use the current server session and latest notices; do not convert the unzoned notice into local time by assumption.Source 8Source 15 |
Funding routes and method-specific minimums
Sections ↑At a glance13
Published deposit methods
| Method | Threshold or currency | Operational detail |
|---|---|---|
| International bank transfer | Minimum USD 1,000; no maximum stated | USD remittance; net cleared funds credited, normally around two days.Source 22 |
| Visa/Mastercard | USD 200–USD 10,000 | Charged in USD; the card issuer determines conversion for other currencies.Source 22 |
| Local bank transfer | Selected Southeast Asian currencies | THB, MYR, IDR and VND routes described; funds converted to USD.Source 22 |
| E-wallets | Skrill, Neteller and Perfect Money | Use an account in the client’s own name; availability depends on residence.Source 22 |
General help quotes USD 15 per deposit; that does not override a higher account or payment-method minimum. Confirm both thresholds before funding.[21]
Withdrawals, checks and account inactivity
Sections ↑At a glance14
Withdrawal controls and published differences
| Item | Published rule | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Payment destination | Return initial funding to source; profits to a bank account | Identity, address and bank ownership must be verified.Source 23 |
| Help-centre target | Processing within 24 hours if information is complete | Receiving-bank or payment-provider settlement is separate.Source 23 |
| Help-centre minimum | USD 15, dependent on method | Help guidance; route-specific rules apply.Source 23 |
| Contract processing | Up to five business days for routine review; USD 25 default minimum | This is not an instant-withdrawal commitment.Source 18 |
| Open-position cash limit | Equity − credit − twice used margin | Main account FAQ formula; withdrawing reduces the buffer protecting open positions.Source 2 |
| Fees | No routine broker deposit/withdrawal fee advertised | Banks, e-wallets and conversion can still reduce the amount received.Source 23 |
The facts15
Administrative conditions
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly inactivity charge | May apply after six months without trading or financial activity | The client agreement does not quantify the fee.Source 18 |
| Verification deadline | Requested enhanced documents within 14 days | The agreement permits closure and voiding associated profits for non-compliance.Source 18 |
Platform and mobile-app differences
Sections ↑At a glance16
Choose the interface by its actual function
| Interface | Published capability | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Desktop, Mac and mobile access; account menu’s stated platform | Account/server details determine instruments and trading permissions.Source 5 |
| MT5 | Desktop charting, market depth, calendar and virtual-hosting access | A current MT5 product page exists, but it does not establish identical terms for every MT4 account.Source 26 |
| ZFX Android app | Direct trading, demo access and account management | The app describes managing up to ten accounts.Source 25 |
| ZFX iOS app | KYC, payments and internal transfers | Trading actions are directed to the separate MT4 iOS app.Source 25 |
| TradingView charts | Charting integrated into the ZFX app | This does not establish direct order routing from an independently logged-in TradingView account.Source 25 |
| Signal Center | MT4 Windows Expert Advisor for ideas and one-click orders | Free ideas require no mandatory balance; premium-instrument ideas require at least USD 200 balance.Source 27 |
Copy trading: offer fees and sizing controls
Sections ↑At a glance17
Followers and providers
| Feature | Published condition |
|---|---|
| Follower setup | Select a provider, subscribe, then activate the subscription; registration alone does not start copying.Source 29 |
| Sizing controls | Ratio multiplier, autoscale, direction and lots-proportion settings are available.Source 29 |
| Provider offers | Provider sets performance fees, minimum investment and duration; up to five offers.Source 30 |
| Role restriction | An MT4 account can register as a follower or provider, not both.Source 30 |
| Advertised provider eligibility | Copy-service page asks for at least three months’ history and 5% gains. Entry screening does not guarantee future performance.Source 28 |
The copy page calls the software free, while the provider guide explicitly permits performance fees. Review the chosen offer’s charges and risk settings; copying can transmit losses, and different account sizes or execution conditions can produce different outcomes.[28][30]
MAM and PAMM are separate mandates
Sections ↑At a glance18
MAM allocation service
| Element | Published arrangement |
|---|---|
| Authority | Investor signs a limited power of attorney with the manager; performance, management and trade fees can apply.Source 31 |
| Allocation | Five methods, including equity, balance, percentage and P&L-based allocation.Source 31 |
| Execution tools | MT4 EA support, group orders, partial closing and client allocations from 0.01 lot.Source 31 |
At a glance19
PAMM General Rules: material investor terms
| Item | Published rule |
|---|---|
| Account eligibility | STP/ECN; Mini/Cent needs prior approval.Source 32 |
| Performance fee | Manager-set, capped at 50%; equity includes floating P&L. High-water mark applies.Source 32 |
| Other possible fees | Approved offers may add deposit, withdrawal, entry or agent charges.Source 32 |
| Leaving and rejoining | Previous subscription high-water marks are discarded.Source 32 |
| Withdrawals | Admin approval and rollover required; normally hourly. Equity safeguards can defer or reject requests.Source 32 |
| Risk threshold | Rules state automatic closure at a 10% net-deposit loss threshold; this is not guaranteed maximum loss.Source 32 |
| Mandate cancellation | Power of attorney ends after cancellation approval.Source 32 |
Support and complaints
Sections ↑The facts20
Formal route for the Seychelles service
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint contact | [email protected] | Use the designated complaint channel and retain the case reference.Source 33 |
| Acknowledgment | Within two business days | Response should identify the contact person and intended handling time.Source 33 |
| Formal response | Within 21 working days | Exceptionally complex matters may extend to 90 business days with notification.Source 33 |
The decisive pre-funding questions are which Mini/Cent configuration is actually offered, which stop-out clause applies, and what withdrawal minimum and processing terms govern the chosen payment route. For managed or copied strategies, review the mandate and fee offer separately from the self-directed account schedule.[3][24]
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.
Zeal Capital Market (Seychelles) Limited
SeychellesSource 35
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services Authority SeychellesSD027 | Authorised | Checked 10 Oct 2026Named FSA listing confirms the entity and ZFX domain; licence number is disclosed by the broker.Source 35Source 4 |
Zeal Capital Market (UK) Limited
United KingdomSource 4
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Conduct Authority768451 | Not verified | Checked 10 Oct 2026Group-disclosed FCA reference; no named current register details were retrievable. The UK company does not serve retail clients.Source 4 |
Sources & further reading
- International website and entity disclosures ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Main Mini, Standard STP and ECN account comparison ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Help-centre Cent/Mini and STP/ECN comparison ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Legal entities and regulatory scope ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Account registration and verification ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Account-equity leverage bands and temporary reductions ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- October 2026 economic-event leverage notice ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Current contract-specifications widget and linked product guide ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Linked product guide: account-specific contract tables ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- FX instruments ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Commodity CFD instruments ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Index CFD instruments ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Share CFD instruments ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Cryptocurrency CFD instruments ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Crypto Sunday-session change effective 18 May 2025 ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- US stock CFD hedged-margin change effective 7 November 2025 ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- XAUUSD financing and swap-free group notice ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Seychelles Client Agreement and trading restrictions ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Order Execution Policy ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- CFD Risk Disclosure ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Funding an account and return-to-source requirements ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Method-specific deposit thresholds and currencies ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Withdrawal timing, verification and minimum ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Withdrawal steps and provider settlement ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Android and iOS app functions ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MetaTrader 5 for Windows ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Signal Center access and premium balance requirement ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Copy-trading service and published provider entry criteria ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Follower subscription and sizing controls ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Provider offers and performance fees ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MT4 MAM allocation and manager charges ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- PAMM General Rules ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Seychelles complaints procedure ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- UK-company compensation FAQ ZFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Capital markets: Zeal and its approved ZFX trade name Financial Services Authority Seychelles · Accessed 10 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.