When you open an Exness account, one of the first choices is the account type. For most traders the decision comes down to Standard vs Pro. Both run on MetaTrader and Exness’s own terminal, both give you access to the same broad range of instruments, but they are built for different kinds of traders.
This guide explains the difference in plain terms, shows how to compare the real cost of each, and explains how rebates fit in. Exness updates its account conditions from time to time, so check the latest conditions on the broker’s official website before you open an account.
Exness Standard vs Pro at a glance
| Standard | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Designed for | Beginners and everyday traders | Experienced and active traders |
| Pricing model | Spread-only, no separate commission | Tighter spreads, generally no separate commission |
| Execution | Market execution | Instant and/or market execution, depending on instrument |
| Minimum deposit | Low (varies by region and payment method) | Higher than Standard (varies by region) |
| PipRefund rebate | Up to $14/lot | Not currently in our published programme |
Exact spreads, deposit thresholds and leverage limits depend on your region, instrument and account settings, so we don’t quote fixed numbers here.
The Exness Standard account
The Standard account is Exness’s everyday account. Its main features:
- Simple pricing. Your trading cost is built into the spread. There is no separate commission line to track.
- Accessible entry. It is designed to be easy to open and fund, which makes it a common starting point.
- Flexible position sizing. You can trade small positions, which helps with risk control while you learn.
- Rebate eligible. Through PipRefund, Exness Standard earns rebates of up to $14 per lot, paid weekly.
The trade-off is that spreads on Standard are typically wider than on Exness’s professional accounts.
The Exness Pro account
The Pro account is one of Exness’s professional accounts, alongside Raw Spread and Zero. Its main features:
- Tighter spreads than Standard on many instruments.
- Generally no separate commission — the cost is still in the spread, just a smaller one.
- Execution options that can suit experienced traders who care about fill style.
- Higher entry requirements than Standard.
Pro is aimed at traders who already know their strategy and trade enough volume for small differences in spread to matter.
How to compare the real cost
Headline spreads can be misleading. A fair comparison looks at your net cost per lot on the instruments you actually trade:
Net cost per lot = spread cost + commission − rebate
Worked example
Assume, purely for illustration, that on your main pair your average spread cost is $S per lot on Standard and $P per lot on Pro, where $P is lower. You trade 20 lots a month.
| Standard | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Lots per month | 20 | 20 |
| Spread cost | 20 × $S | 20 × $P |
| Rebate per lot (up to) | $14 | — |
| Monthly rebate (up to) | $280 | $0 |
| Net monthly cost | 20 × $S − up to $280 | 20 × $P |
Standard ends up cheaper whenever the spread difference between the two accounts is smaller than the rebate you receive per lot. For example, if Pro saved you $8 per lot in spread but Standard returned up to $14 per lot, Standard would be the lower-cost option at the maximum rate.
The only way to know for sure is to measure: open a demo of each (or a small live account), record the average spread on your main instruments at the times you trade, and plug the numbers in. The rebate calculator handles the rebate side.
Which account suits which trader?
Exness Standard may suit you if:
- You are new to trading or still building a strategy.
- You prefer simple, all-in-the-spread pricing.
- You want to earn rebates of up to $14 per lot on your volume.
- You trade small to moderate sizes.
Exness Pro may suit you if:
- You are an experienced trader who has measured that Pro’s spreads save you more than a rebate would return.
- You care about a specific execution type on certain instruments.
- You meet the higher entry requirements.
Many traders start on Standard, track their costs for a few months, and only switch if the numbers clearly favour Pro.
What about Raw Spread and Zero?
Exness also offers Raw Spread and Zero accounts, which combine very tight spreads with a commission per lot. These can suit scalpers and algorithmic traders. They are not currently in PipRefund’s published rebate programme. If you plan to trade one of these accounts, message us on Telegram at @pip_refund before opening it. For a scalping-focused view, see Exness vs Vantage for Scalping.
Can you change account type later?
Exness lets you open additional trading accounts of different types inside the same personal area, so you are not locked in. Keep in mind that rebates are tied to the trading accounts linked through our partner link. If you open a new account, send us the new account ID through the sign-up form so we can track it.
How to get Exness rebates on a Standard account
- Go to our Exness broker page and open your account through the partner link.
- Choose the Standard account type.
- Complete verification and fund your account.
- Submit your trading account ID via the sign-up form.
- Trade as usual — rebates are paid weekly on closed lots.
For a full breakdown of what you can earn, read Exness Cashback Explained.
A note on risk
Trading forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money. Choosing the right account type and collecting rebates reduces your costs, but neither guarantees profits. Only trade with money you can afford to lose.