Axi Review 2026

The basic trading model

Axi provides leveraged forex trading and CFD exposure across commodities, indices, stocks and cryptocurrencies. Share exposure is mainly through CFDs, so traders do not own the underlying shares or receive voting rights. Index exposure is through leveraged derivatives, while commodity and crypto exposure is generally through derivatives rather than ownership of physical commodities or wallet-held crypto.

Clients can choose Standard, Pro, Elite and other account variants, then trade through MT4, MT5, Axi’s own web and mobile platform, or the Copy Trading App. MT4 and MT5 support automated strategies through desktop Expert Advisors; the copy app mirrors signal providers’ trades rather than running user-written algorithms.

Important regional differences

Axi’s entity and the client’s location affect leverage, protections and product availability. Retail leverage in the UK, Europe and Australia is capped by instrument class, while international configurations can offer higher limits. Some products and account features are restricted by country, and Axi does not accept clients from the United States, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Angola, Belarus, Bolivia, Republic of Congo, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, El Salvador, Haiti, Iran, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Myanmar, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Reunion, Somalia, Uruguay or Yemen.

Trading costs

Standard pricing has no commission, with the broker’s charge incorporated into wider spreads. Pro and Elite accounts use tighter, raw spreads and charge commission. Axi’s average spreads below are not minimum advertised spreads and can vary with market conditions.

Axi’s general Pro pricing is typically around $3.50 per standard lot per side, or $7.00 round-turn. A cited UK Pro account page gives $4.50 round-turn, so the amount depends on the applicable account and region. Elite commission is around $3.50 round-turn on the cited professional account terms.

Non-trading costs

Axi charges a $10 monthly inactivity fee after 12 months. Currency conversion fees can apply when funding or trading in a currency different from the account’s base currency; banks and payment providers may also charge their own fees.

Overnight financing applies to Standard and Pro positions held overnight, with the amount depending on the instrument and relevant rates. Swap-free accounts are available in eligible regions. Futures CFDs do not have overnight swap charges, but rollover charges can apply when a contract expires. Triple swaps are applied on specific days, usually Wednesday or Thursday.

Axi does not charge a broker withdrawal fee in the listed payment conditions, although intermediary, bank or network charges may apply. Cryptocurrency transfers can incur blockchain or network fees. Deposit methods can be free within a monthly funding threshold of $50,000, with fees possible above it; crypto and wire transfers have separate network or intermediary costs.

Cost takeaway

Standard keeps the commission structure simple, but its wider spreads may matter to frequent traders. Pro and Elite trade spread cost for a separate commission, so the right comparison depends on account eligibility, the applicable commission schedule and trading volume. Overnight financing, inactivity and conversion charges can also affect longer holding periods or dormant accounts.

Account options

The Standard account avoids a separate commission, while Pro and Elite exchange that simplicity for tighter spreads and commission charges. Swap-Free is a variant of an underlying account rather than a standalone pricing schedule; clients must obtain approval and cannot hold a standard account and Islamic account simultaneously. Premium conditions are region-specific.

Platform choices

Base currency and account configuration

Account base currencies include AUD, CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, HKD, JPY, NZD, PLN, SGD and USD. Matching the funding currency to the account base currency can help avoid conversion charges. Axi offers a demo account and swap-free Islamic accounts in eligible regions. The swap-free account requires approval, and Axi monitors its use against the account terms.

Axi’s markets cover leveraged forex and derivatives, with share exposure mainly through CFDs. Counts and access can vary by country, account type and platform.

Order execution

Axi operates an STP/ECN model. Slippage can occur, meaning an order may fill at a price slightly different from the one requested. Axi describes fast processing for scalping, but fills remain exposed to market conditions, including spread widening and slippage during high-impact news releases.

Leverage, margin and stop-out

Leverage depends on the client’s region, account and regulator. Retail limits in the UK, Europe and Australia are up to 1:30 for major forex pairs, 1:20 for minor forex, gold and major indices, 1:10 for commodities other than gold, 1:5 for shares and 1:2 for cryptocurrencies. International configurations can reach 1:500 for forex and 1:200 for indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies; some specialized accounts may reach 1:1,000 subject to conditions.

The margin-call level is 100%, and the stop-out margin level is 50%. Under the described hedging conditions on MT4 and MT5, positions on the same instrument can be held long and short, with half the standard margin requirement. On the proprietary Axi Trading Platform, opposite positions may net off instead.

Trading restrictions

Axi allows scalping, news trading and Expert Advisors on standard retail accounts. MT4 and MT5 support automation through desktop Expert Advisors; Axi also supports API trading through MT4 infrastructure. Axi provides VPS access through third-party providers, with a free VPS promotion for qualifying monthly trading volumes or Axi Elite status.

Axi Select has separate rules: rapid short-term scalping is prohibited, and some funded-trader arrangements impose no-trade windows around high-impact announcements. Standard retail accounts can still face slippage or wider spreads around news events.

Day-to-day usability

MT4 and MT5 cover desktop, web and mobile trading, while Axi’s proprietary platform is web- and mobile-based. Copy trading runs through a separate mobile app linked to an Axi MT4 account; users can set trade-size ratios, drawdown limits and stop levels before copying. Axi also offers an economic calendar, market news and educational materials including Axi Academy, eBooks, MT4 video tutorials, articles and online courses.

1. Eligibility

Axi does not accept clients resident in the United States, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Angola, Belarus, Bolivia, Republic of Congo, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, El Salvador, Haiti, Iran, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Myanmar, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Reunion, Somalia, Uruguay or Yemen. Available entity and account terms depend on the client’s location.

2. Registration

Applicants can register online and select an account configuration. New clients seeking an Islamic account can choose the swap-free option during registration; existing clients must close open positions and contact Client Services to request a change.

3. Verification

Axi requires identity and residence verification. Applicants typically submit a government-issued photo ID and a recent proof of address, such as a utility bill, bank statement or council tax bill dated within the previous three to six months. Documents can be uploaded through the Client Portal or trading app. Electronic checks can finish within minutes; manual review can take one to two business days.

4. Initial funding

The Standard account has a $0 account minimum, while Axi’s account-specific terms give a $500 minimum for Pro and $25,000 for Elite. Payment methods have their own minimums, and some local banks or providers may impose additional limits.

5. Getting ready to trade

Choose a platform and install the relevant desktop, web or mobile version. MT4 and MT5 desktop environments support Expert Advisors; the Copy Trading App links to an Axi MT4 account. A demo account is available for practice.

Deposits

Method	Minimum	Broker Fee	Broker Processing	Expected Settlement
Visa	$5	Free within monthly funding threshold (USD 50,000), fees may apply above threshold	within minutes	within minutes
Mastercard	$5	Free within monthly funding threshold (USD 50,000), fees may apply above threshold	within minutes	within minutes
PayPal	$10	Free within monthly funding threshold (USD 50,000), fees may apply above threshold	within minutes	within minutes
Skrill	$10	Free within monthly funding threshold (USD 50,000), fees may apply above threshold	within minutes	within minutes
Neteller	$5	Free within monthly funding threshold (USD 50,000), fees may apply above threshold	within minutes	within minutes
Wire Transfer	$5	No Axi fee, bank/intermediary fees may apply	1–3 business days	1–3 business days
Pix	$5	Free within monthly funding threshold (USD 50,000), fees may apply above threshold	within minutes	within minutes
Apple Pay	$10	Free within monthly funding threshold (USD 50,000), fees may apply above threshold	within minutes	within minutes
Google Pay	$10	Free within monthly funding threshold (USD 50,000), fees may apply above threshold	within minutes	within minutes
Bitwallet	$5	Free within monthly funding threshold (USD 50,000), fees may apply above threshold	within minutes	within minutes
AstroPay	$5	Free within monthly funding threshold (USD 50,000), fees may apply above threshold	within minutes	within minutes
Fasapay	$5	Free within monthly funding threshold (USD 50,000), fees may apply above threshold	within minutes	within minutes
Bitcoin	$5	No Axi broker fee, blockchain/network fee applies	0–15 min	0–15 min
Ethereum	$5	No Axi broker fee, blockchain/network fee applies	0–15 min	0–15 min
Litecoin	$5	No Axi broker fee, blockchain/network fee applies	0–15 min	0–15 min
Ripple	$5	No Axi broker fee, blockchain/network fee applies	0–15 min	0–15 min
Tether	$5	No Axi broker fee, blockchain/network fee applies	0–15 min	0–15 min

Card, e-wallet and many other electronic deposits are processed within minutes; wire-transfer deposits take longer. Funding methods and limits vary by region. Currency conversion may add a charge if the deposit currency differs from the account’s base currency.

Withdrawals

Method	Minimum	Broker Fee	Broker Processing	Expected Settlement
Visa	$5	No broker fee, intermediary/provider charges may apply	instant once processed (refunds 5–7 business days)	instant once processed (refunds 5–7 business days)
PayPal	$10	No broker fee, intermediary/provider charges may apply	instant once processed	instant once processed
Tether	$30	No broker fee, blockchain/network fee paid by client	instant once processed plus network confirmation	instant once processed plus network confirmation
Ethereum	$30	No broker fee, blockchain/network fee paid by client	instant once processed plus network confirmation	instant once processed plus network confirmation
USD Coin	$30 equivalent	No broker fee, blockchain/network fee paid by client	Usually 1–2 business days broker processing	Usually 1–2 business days broker processing
Bitcoin	$30	No broker fee, blockchain/network fee paid by client	instant once processed plus network confirmation	instant once processed plus network confirmation
Bitcoin Cash	$30	No broker fee, blockchain/network fee paid by client	instant once processed plus network confirmation	instant once processed plus network confirmation
Litecoin	$30	No broker fee, blockchain/network fee paid by client	instant once processed plus network confirmation	instant once processed plus network confirmation
Solana	$30	No broker fee, blockchain/network fee paid by client	instant once processed plus network confirmation	instant once processed plus network confirmation
Ripple	$30	No broker fee, blockchain/network fee paid by client	instant once processed plus network confirmation	instant once processed plus network confirmation
Mastercard	$5	No broker fee, intermediary/provider charges may apply	instant once processed (refunds 5–7 business days)	instant once processed (refunds 5–7 business days)
Wire Transfer	$50	No broker fee, intermediary/provider charges may apply	2–5 business days after processing	2–5 business days after processing
Skrill	$10	No broker fee, intermediary/provider charges may apply	instant once processed	instant once processed
Neteller	$5	No broker fee, intermediary/provider charges may apply	instant once processed	instant once processed
AstroPay	$5	No broker fee, intermediary/provider charges may apply	Usually 24–48 hours broker processing	Usually 24–48 hours broker processing
Fasapay	$5 equivalent	No broker fee, intermediary/provider charges may apply	Usually 24–48 hours broker processing	Usually 24–48 hours broker processing
Pix	$5	No broker fee, intermediary/provider charges may apply	instant once processed	instant once processed

Broker processing and final settlement are not always the same: bank transfers can take 2–5 business days after processing, while crypto transfers require network confirmation. Card refunds can take 5–7 business days. Axi does not charge a broker withdrawal fee in these method terms, but payment providers, banks and networks may charge separately.

Availability

Axi provides 24/7 support and offers live chat, email, WhatsApp, phone or callback, and a Help Centre. The contact number is +44 203 544 9646 and the support email is [email protected].

How traders can get help

Clients can use the Help Centre for self-service or contact the support team through a live channel. Axi receives positive feedback for quick responses and professional, courteous service; negative reports are limited and do not form a clear recurring pattern.

Support limitations

Support is offered in English, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Greek and Arabic. No separate hours are specified for individual channels.

Axi’s protection framework depends on the legal entity serving the client. Regulatory oversight, client-money rules, compensation eligibility and negative balance protection do not automatically apply in the same way across all regions.

Legal entities and regulators

Axi also names the FCA among its regulators. The FCA reference associated with registration number 466201 links to an FCA warning concerning an Axi Corp Limited clone, so it should not be treated as confirmation that the clone is Axi. Eligible individuals may qualify for UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme protection up to £85,000; eligibility depends on the applicable arrangement.

Client money protections

Axi says it segregates retail and professional client funds in separate bank accounts with tier-one banking institutions. Negative balance protection is available to retail clients in certain regulatory jurisdictions, including FCA- or CySEC-regulated arrangements, but it is not universal. Professional and Elite clients forfeit this protection under the described terms, and clients outside the UK or EU may not be covered by it.

Segregation and compensation eligibility are different safeguards. Axi’s client-fund segregation does not itself guarantee repayment if the broker becomes insolvent, and FSCS protection is limited to eligible individuals and applicable circumstances.

Company transparency

Axi was founded in 2007, is headquartered in Australia and is privately held rather than publicly traded.

Important distinction

Regulatory compensation and client-money arrangements concern specified broker-failure risks and eligibility conditions; they do not protect an account from losses caused by trading or leverage.

What the headline claim suggests

Axi’s maximum leverage can reach 1:500, and some specialized configurations can reach 1:1,000. Read without the regional and account qualifications, those figures can appear to describe a standard offer for every client.

What happens in practice

Retail leverage in the UK, Europe and Australia is capped by instrument class, including 1:30 for major forex pairs and 1:2 for cryptocurrencies. The higher international limits depend on the client’s entity and account conditions. Protection also changes with classification: negative balance protection applies only to eligible retail clients in certain jurisdictions, while professional and Elite clients forfeit it under the described terms.

Who should care most

Clients comparing leverage, choosing professional status or considering an Elite account should confirm the legal entity, account classification and instrument-specific terms before funding. The same distinction matters to traders who assume negative balance protection follows them across regions.

Practical example

A UK retail client trading a major forex pair faces a 1:30 leverage cap, not the 1:500 international headline. A professional or offshore account may have different limits and protections, so the client’s jurisdiction and account classification change both sides of the comparison.

Consider Axi if you...

• Trade forex or CFDs actively and want a choice between Standard spread-only pricing and Pro or Elite commission pricing.
• Use MT4 or MT5 and want desktop Expert Advisors, with optional VPS hosting for automated strategies.
• Want to copy signal providers through a dedicated mobile app with controls for trade size and risk limits.

You may want to look elsewhere if you...

• Need a single leverage limit or protection package that applies identically across countries and account types.
• Want direct share ownership: Axi’s share exposure is mainly through CFDs, without share ownership or voting rights.
• Plan to use rapid short-term scalping on an Axi Select account, where that trading style is prohibited.

Axi’s strongest proposition is its MT4-centred setup for active forex and CFD traders, with spread-only and raw-spread-plus-commission choices. Its biggest compromise is that leverage, pricing and protections depend materially on region and account classification. Traders who value MT4 flexibility and are willing to verify their entity-specific terms are most likely to accept that trade-off.

This review evaluates Axi’s account terms, pricing, markets, platforms, funding conditions, customer support, regulatory registrations and client protections. Regulatory records and broker-reported features are distinguished where relevant; no personal trading test is claimed. For more detail on how brokers are assessed, see our review methodology.