FXPRIMUS review
FXPRIMUS is a CFD and forex broker founded in 2009, running a global entity licensed by Vanuatu's VFSC alongside a separate CySEC-regulated entity in Cyprus that gives EU clients access to an investor compensation fund. It offers over 1,000 instruments across forex, metals, energies, indices, stocks, crypto and synthetic indices through MetaTrader 4/5 and WebTrader, with account tiers including PAMM and copy-trading options. Leverage runs up to a very high 1:2000 on international accounts, well above EU retail caps. A previously held FSCA (South Africa) registration is reported by independent review sites as having since lapsed, a caveat for South Africa-based clients.
FXPRIMUS key facts
- Website: www.fxprimus.com
- Category: CFD / forex broker
- Founded: 2009
- Headquarters: Port Vila, Vanuatu; Cyprus entity for EU clients
- Regulation: VFSC (Vanuatu), CySEC (Cyprus)
- Platforms: MT4, MT5, WebTrader
- Instruments: 1,000+
- Leverage: Up to 1:2000 (non-EU accounts)
- Min withdrawal: $100
- FYI Score: 77.4/100 (ranked #197 of the CFD brokers we track)
Regulation & licences
- Global entity licensed by Vanuatu's VFSC (14595).
- Separate CySEC-regulated Cyprus entity (261/14) gives EU clients access to an investor compensation fund covering up to 90% of deposits, up to a €20,000 limit.
- A previously held FSCA (South Africa) registration is reported by independent review sites as having since lapsed — worth verifying directly for South Africa-based clients.
Spreads & fees
- PrimusCLASSIC runs commission-free with spreads from 1.5 pips.
- Other tiers (PrimusPRO, PrimusZERO) offer spreads from 0.0 pips.
- No deposit or withdrawal fees, though a $100 minimum withdrawal applies; leverage up to 1:2000 available on non-EU accounts.
Platforms & tools
- MetaTrader 4 and 5, plus a browser-based WebTrader.
- PAMM accounts and copy trading supported for managed and social trading.
Markets & account types
- 1,000+ instruments across forex, metals, energies, indices, stocks, crypto and synthetic indices.
- Account menu includes PrimusCLASSIC, PrimusPRO, PrimusZERO, a dedicated PrimusSYNTHETICS account, PrimusPAMM and a demo account.
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Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader
Who FXPRIMUS is for
Could suit an experienced non-EU trader who wants very high leverage and a wide account menu including synthetics and PAMM; EU-based traders get materially different terms via the separate Cyprus entity, and South African clients should double check current FSCA status before signing up.
Pros
- Long-operating brand (since 2009) with both a Vanuatu global entity and a CySEC-regulated EU entity
- Very high leverage available (up to 1:2000) on international accounts for traders who want it
- Wide account menu, including dedicated synthetic-indices and PAMM/copy-trading accounts
- No deposit or withdrawal fees, and negative balance protection
Cons
- South African FSCA registration is reported as lapsed by independent review sites — a caveat for South Africa-based clients
- Very high leverage (up to 1:2000) raises risk for retail traders and is not available to EU clients under CySEC/MiFID rules
- Offshore Vanuatu entity carries materially lighter oversight than its Cyprus counterpart
- $100 minimum withdrawal is restrictive for smaller accounts
FXPRIMUS FAQ
Is FXPRIMUS regulated?
It operates a Vanuatu VFSC-licensed global entity and a separate CySEC-regulated Cyprus entity; EU clients under the Cyprus entity have access to an investor compensation fund. Its earlier FSCA (South Africa) registration is reported by review sites as having lapsed.
What leverage does FXPRIMUS offer?
Up to 1:2000 on international (non-EU) accounts; EU clients under the CySEC entity are capped at standard MiFID II retail leverage limits.
What can I trade with FXPRIMUS?
Over 1,000 instruments across forex, metals, energies, indices, stocks, crypto and synthetic indices.
What account types does FXPRIMUS offer?
PrimusCLASSIC (commission-free), PrimusPRO and PrimusZERO (lower spreads), PrimusSYNTHETICS, PAMM accounts for managed trading, and a demo account.
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