EC Markets Account Types
The main EC Markets account types compared: STD (Standard), PRO and ECN, plus the swap-free (Islamic) option and a free demo.
Open an account →EC Markets offers three main account types — STD (Standard), PRO and ECN — plus a swap-free (Islamic) option on request, with spreads from 1.2 pips and a 10 USD minimum deposit on the STD account (2,000 USD on ECN, 5,000 USD on PRO). This is an independent information site, not the official EC Markets website.
EC Markets accounts compared
- EC Markets offers three main live account types: STD (Standard), PRO and ECN, plus a swap-free (Islamic) option on request.
- The minimum deposit is 10 USD on the STD account, 5,000 USD on PRO and 2,000 USD on the ECN account.
- STD spreads start from 1.2 pips with 0 USD commission; the ECN account has raw spreads from 0.0 pips plus a commission per lot.
- All accounts trade over 300 instruments on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5; a free demo lets you test each one first.
EC Markets account types
| Account | Platform | Spread from | Commission | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STD (Standard) | MT4/MT5 | 1.2 pips | 0 USD | Beginners (from 10 USD) |
| PRO | MT4/MT5 | 0.6 pips | 0 USD | Active traders (from 5,000 USD) |
| ECN | MT4/MT5 | 0.0 pips | commission per lot | Raw spreads (from 2,000 USD) |
Frequently asked questions
Which EC Markets account types are there?
STD (Standard), PRO and ECN, plus a swap-free (Islamic) option available on request.
Which account is best for beginners?
The STD (Standard) account suits beginners; it starts from a 10 USD deposit. CFDs carry a high risk of losing money.