FXPrimus, founded in 2009 and based in Limassol, is regulated in the EU via Primus Global Ltd (CySEC 261/14) and offers MT4, MT5 and cTrader, with no currently confirmed Tier-1 regulator beyond CySEC.
| Regulated entity | Primus Global Ltd |
|---|---|
| Regulation | CySEC No. 261/14 |
| Other Tier-1 regulators | None confirmed |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Minimum deposit | $15 (PrimusCent); $1,000 (PrimusZERO) |
| Avg. spread (EUR/USD) | 1.5 pips |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Instruments | 120-140+ CFDs spanning forex majors/minors/exotics, indices, precious metals, energies, global equities/ETFs and a handful of crypto pairs. |
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Derived from the same confirmed data behind this broker's score (regulation, cost, platforms, deposit minimum) -- not a separate editorial judgment.
Via its CySEC-regulated Cyprus entity, eligible clients are covered by Cyprus's Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) up to €20,000 per person if the firm fails.
Beyond the headline spread and minimum deposit above. Where our research hasn't independently confirmed a specific detail, we say so rather than guess -- verify directly with the broker before relying on it.
| Account types | PrimusClassic (no commission, spreads from around 1.5 pips), PrimusPRO (spreads from 0.3 pips plus $8/lot commission on MT5), PrimusZERO (near-zero spread plus commission), and PrimusCent, with an Islamic swap-free option available on Classic, Cent and Pro. |
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| Execution model | Described as a mixed STP/ECN-style model depending on account tier, though sources don't explicitly label each tier as one or the other. Platforms are MT4, MT5 and cTrader. |
| Withdrawals & deposits | Methods include Visa/Mastercard, bank wire, Skrill, Neteller, BTC and USDT. No deposit fees from FXPrimus itself (card processors may charge 1-3%). Processing from instant (crypto, under an hour) to 2 business days (cards) to 5 days (wire). Minimum deposit figures conflict across sources ($500 initial/$100 subsequent in one source vs. much lower figures for specific account tiers in another). |
| Overnight financing (swap) | Islamic accounts are swap-free across Classic, Cent and Pro; the standard-account swap methodology wasn't found. |
| Currency conversion cost | Not found -- only generic, non-broker-specific information was located. |
| Inactivity fee | Multiple sources state no inactivity fee is charged -- unusual among peers researched so far, worth double-checking against current terms. |
| Customer service | Trustpilot shows a TrustScore of 3.5/5 from a thin base of 90 reviews, with about 40% of negative reviews answered, typically within 24 hours. One independent scorecard separately rates mobile apps 7.5/10 and education 6.5/10. |
| Mobile experience | No numeric app-store rating was found beyond the 7.5/10 aggregate score mentioned above. |
| Educational offering | Reviewers disagree: one source says FXPrimus lacks both beginner and advanced educational video content, while another calls its research and education rich and professional. |
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Is FXPrimus regulated?
Yes -- CySEC No. 261/14. See the regulation dossier on this page for the underlying licence numbers.
Is my money protected if FXPrimus fails?
Via its CySEC-regulated Cyprus entity, eligible clients are covered by Cyprus's Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) up to €20,000 per person if the firm fails.
What is the minimum deposit at FXPrimus?
Our research confirms a minimum deposit of $15 (PrimusCent); $1,000 (PrimusZERO).
What trading platforms does FXPrimus offer?
FXPrimus offers MT4, MT5, cTrader.
What is FXPrimus's average spread on EUR/USD?
Our research confirms an average EUR/USD spread of 1.5 pips. See our cost calculator to compare this across every broker we've reviewed.
When was FXPrimus founded?
FXPrimus was founded in 2009.
How is FXPrimus's overall score calculated?
FXPrimus currently scores 3.03/5 overall under our disclosed nine-category methodology -- regulation & client protection 30%, trading costs 20%, non-trading fees 10%, platforms & tools 10%, execution/trading conditions 10%, product range 5%, deposits/withdrawals 5%, transparency 5%, track record 5%. It is not a comparison to other brokers and not based on hands-on testing.
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