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Alpari (US), LLC is dually registered with the CFTC as a FCM and RFED and is a member of the NFA. NFA Member ID: 0379678.
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Account Types
We are committed to improving our clients' Forex trading experience and now offer three different Forex account types to suit the specific requirements of different traders. Alpari (US) Standard forex trading accounts are available to all and our new Pro account allows us to offer our clients the flexibility to trade at the level they want. We also offer Demo accounts. Register for a free Demo online forex trading account and test your skills.
Whatever your trading strategy, level of funding or appetite for risk, Alpari (US) has an online forex trading account to match. With our Pro account, advanced traders have the opportunity to experience sophisticated trading with the advantages offered through our platforms, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 Demo, and Alpari Direct and Alpari Direct Pro, powered by Currenex.
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Standard Accounts
Standard accounts accommodate experienced retail traders with no maximum trade size or open position size. There is a minimum trade size of 0.01 lots and the trade size increment remains flexible at 0.01 lots.
A Standard account can be used to trade via MetaTrader 4
and Alpari Direct.
Standard Account details
| Platform: | MetaTrader 4 |
| Web based platform: | No |
| Instruments: | 45+ currency pairs |
| Fifth decimal: | Yes |
| Max leverage: | 50:1 |
| Execution: | Auto* |
| Minimum opening deposit: | $500 |
| Minimum trade size: | 0.01 lot |
| Trade size increment: | 0.01 lot |
| Deposits/Withdrawals | Credit Card Wire Transfer Check Paypal |
| 1-click trading: | No |
| Market depth: | No |
| Account currency: | USD |
| Commission: | No** |
*High volume deals are executed by request. Slippage and requotes may occur
**Alpari (US) is compensated through the bid/ask spread.
View the full account comparison table.
Pro Accounts
The Pro account has been introduced to satisfy the needs of institutions and individuals looking to trade higher volumes, with multi-bank liquidity and fast execution. There is a minimum deposit size of $10,000, a minimum trade size of $10,000 and no maximum open position.
A Pro account can be used to trade via MetaTrader 4, Alpari Direct and Alpari Direct Pro.
Pro Account details:
| Platform: | Alpari Direct/Direct Pro | Alpari JForex | MetaTrader 4 |
| Web based platform: | No/Yes | Yes | No |
| Instruments: | 60+ currency pairs |
35+ currency pairs | 60+ currency pairs |
| Fifth decimal: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max leverage: | 50:1 | 50:1 | 50:1 |
| Execution: | Non Dealing Desk | Non Dealing Desk | Non Dealing Desk |
| Minimum opening deposit: | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Minimum trade size: | 10,000 | 1,000 | 10,000 |
| Trade size increment: | N/A | N/A | 0.01 |
| Deposits/Withdrawals | Credit Card Wire Transfer Check PayPal |
Credit Card Wire Transfer Check PayPal |
Credit Card Wire Transfer Check PayPal |
| 1-click trading: |
Yes | Yes | No |
| Market Depth: | Yes |
Yes | No |
| Account currency: | USD | USD | USD |
| Commission: | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
View the full account comparison table.
Open a demo account and start practicing
Apply your trading knowledge in a real-life environment – without risking your money. Develop and test strategies, as well as gaining confidence and familiarity of the different trading platforms.
30-Day Demo accounts are available for MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Direct and Alpari Direct Pro.
View the full account comparison table.
Trading accounts will be designated as "inactive" once the account has been inactive for 30 days or more.
