Why gold rebates are higher
Gold (XAUUSD) carries a high notional value per lot, and so do its spreads — which is why metals rebates on our platform reach $26 per gold lot (XM Standard) — well above the top FX rate of $8. For gold-heavy traders, the account you choose makes a very visible difference.
Gold rebate tiers at a glance
- XM: $26/lot gold on the Standard account ($9 on Ultra-Low)
- ZFX: up to $16/lot on the ECN account
- Tickmill: $15/lot on Classic
- FxPro: $15/lot on cTrader/Raw+
- D Prime: $15/lot on ECN
- Exness: $16/lot gold on Standard ($11 Raw Spread, $9 Zero)
Spreads and swaps matter too
Beyond rebates, the two big gold costs are spread and overnight swaps: day traders pay spread, position holders pay swaps. Compare total cost — a high-rebate account with spreads 0.5 pips wider can be more expensive for frequent trading. Estimate with your typical holding time.
Our picks
Gold-first traders should shortlist the ECN-type accounts at Exness or ZFX; for transparent commission-free costs choose Tickmill Classic; for research tools and promotions choose XM. Bind your account after opening through us and gold rebates are settled automatically — daily for daily-settlement brokers, weekly for the rest.
