Fees and Charges
This overview outlines all fees and charges that may apply when trading or investing with Admirals.
Account maintenance and administrative fees
1 If no trades are made on an account for 24 months, a monthly inactivity fee is charged per account on any positive balance. The fee is only applied if the balance is above zero. If you resume trading, up to three months of previously charged inactivity fees may be refunded upon request, subject to the applicable conditions.
CFD trading costs
Applicable to Trade.MT4 / Trade.MT5 and Zero.MT4 / Zero.MT5 accounts
Spreads are floating and may vary depending on market conditions. Please refer to the specific instrument specification for the most accurate and up-to-date typical spread information: Contract Specification.
For detailed information about commission rates and minimum commission values, please refer to the Contract Specification.
Commission calculation examples can be found here: Commissions calculations.
Other instruments: No commission
Single Share & ETF CFDs (by Exchange Region)
- United States: USD 0.02 per share (minimum USD 1.00).
- Europe (excluding Germany and France): 0.15% of trade value (minimum EUR 1.00).
- Germany & France: 0.10% of trade value (minimum EUR 1.00).
- United Kingdom: 0.10% of trade value (minimum GBP 1.00).
- Asia Pacific: 0.15% of trade value (minimum AUD 8.00).
- Forex & Metals: from 1.8 to 3.0 USD per 1 lot¹ (depending on monthly trading volume).
- Cash Indices: from 0.15 to 3.0 USD per 1 lot² (fixed per instrument, not volume-based).
- Energies: 1 USD per 1 lot² (fixed per instrument, not volume-based).
A dividend adjustment is credited for Buy positions or debited for Sell positions to account for dividend payouts on underlying assets like stocks CFDs and indices.
Applicable for stock CFDs and indices
Applicable for stock CFDs and indices
¹ Commissions on CFDs on currency pairs and metals on the Zero.MT4 and Zero.MT5 accounts depend on monthly trading volume, which means active traders pay less. The commission value is indicated for a single-sided trade and charged in the full amount (i.e. doubled) when a position is opened on a Zero.MT4 account and by the end of the month on a Zero.MT5 account.
² The Commission on CFDs on spot energies and cash indices on the Zero.MT4 and Zero.MT5 account does not depend on monthly trading volume and is charged at flat rates which can be found in the Contract Specifications.
³ Trades in Stock CFDs and ETF CFDs that are quoted in currencies other than the account base currency are subject to a conversion fee, with a minimum of 0.01 units of the account base currency. This fixed conversion fee applies to the settlement of profits and losses, as well as to any distribution or service charges.
Shares & ETFs investing costs
Applicable to Invest.MT5 accounts
For example, you buy 100 shares of Company:
• Buy (Ask) price: 1.00 USD
• Sell (Bid) price: 0.98 USD
• Spread: 0.02 USD per share
• Total spread cost: 100 × 0.02 USD = 2.00 USD
This 2.00 USD is an implicit cost, representing the market spread. In percentage terms, it equals 0.2% of the total transaction value (100 USD).
For detailed information about commission rates and minimum commission values, please refer to the Contract Specification.
Commission calculation examples can be found here: Commissions calculations.
Exchange region:
- United States: USD 0.02 per share (minimum USD 1.00).
- Europe (excluding Germany and France): 0.15% of trade value (minimum EUR 1.00).
- Germany & France: 0.10% of trade value (minimum EUR 1.00).
- United Kingdom: 0.10% of trade value (minimum GBP 1.00).
- Asia Pacific: 0.15% of trade value (minimum AUD 8.00).
For stocks, the withholding tax rate depends on the country where the company is registered, not where its shares are traded. For ETFs, the tax rate is based on where the ETF itself is domiciled
- Stamp Duty IE Shares: (Rate: 1% on all Buy transactions).
- Stamp Duty UK Shares: (Rate: 0.5% on all Buy transactions).
- UK PTM Levy: (Rate: 1.5 GBP).
- French Financial Transaction Tax: (Rate: 0.4% on all Buy transactions).
- Spanish Financial Transaction Tax: (Rate: 0.2% on all Buy transactions).
- Partnership Withholding Tax (US): (Rate: 10% of transaction value).
¹ Trades in Stock CFDs and ETF that are quoted in currencies other than the account base currency are subject to a conversion fee, with a minimum of 0.01 units of the account base currency. This fixed conversion fee applies to the settlement of profits and losses, as well as to any distribution or service charges.
Deposits, withdrawals and internal transfers
Refer the Deposits and Withdrawals section for available methods, applicable payment terms and conditions.
¹ Deposits are free of charge. Please be aware that your bank or payment service provider may apply their own processing or transfer fees.
² One free withdrawal per calendar month for each payment method. Any additional withdrawals within the same calendar month will incur a fee based on the selected payment method and its terms. Company withdrawal fees are separate from any charges that may be applied by banks or third-party providers.
³ Limit per 24 hours per client.
FAQ
Yes. You can access statements, trading reports and account confirmations electronically through your Dashboard. Reports can also be generated via MetaTrader.
Yes, fees may be updated. Clients are encouraged to regularly check the Fees and Charges section on our website for the most up-to-date information. We also notify clients of significant changes via email and updates on our trading platforms.
The inactivity fee applies to accounts with a positive balance that have no trading activity for 24 months (effective from the last trade and starting the day thereafter). If you resume trading, you may request a refund of up to three months of previously charged inactivity fees. To submit a reimbursement request, please contact Customer Support after resuming trading. The inactivity fee can be avoided by keeping funds in your wallet. If you do not plan to trade for an extended period, this option allows you to maintain your account without incurring inactivity charges.
A currency conversion fee applies when trading instruments in a currency different from your account’s base currency. Maintaining balances in multiple currencies may help reduce conversion costs, depending on the base currency of the instruments you are trading. You can choose from a variety of account currencies available in your region and open accounts in different currencies (please note that retail clients can open up to 3 trade-type accounts (Trade.MT4/MT5, Zero.MT4/MT5) and 3 invest accounts (Invest.MT5)). For an example of how the conversion fee is calculated, please see: How the Currency Conversion Fee is applying?
Depending on the instrument and market, your transaction may include dividend withholding tax, stamp duty, financial transaction tax, PTM levy or other market levies. These charges depend on the issuer, domicile, market and applicable law, and they are not all charged by Admirals.
The withholding tax rate is determined by the country in which the company is registered, rather than the location where its shares are traded. For ETFs, the applicable tax rate is based on the country where the ETF is domiciled. Admirals applies non-treaty tax rates, which vary by country, except for US stocks, for which a 15% withholding tax rate is applied.
Both MT4 and MT5 support Forex trading. MT4 remains a popular choice for traders who prefer a familiar, streamlined trading experience. MT5 may be more suitable for those who want more built-in tools, more timeframes, and a broader analytical toolkit. The choice depends on whether the trader prioritizes simplicity or additional functionality.
We do not charge any fees for deposits. However, your bank, card provider, or payment service may apply their own transfer or processing fees. For withdrawals, one free withdrawal per calendar month for each payment method. Each additional withdrawal within the same calendar month will incur a fee, as determined by the selected payment method and its applicable terms. Banks or other payment providers may also charge separate fees.
No. All deposits and withdrawals must be made only to accounts that are in your name. Transfers to third-party accounts or other payment sources are strictly prohibited and will not be processed. Withdrawals are usually processed to the same bank account, card, or payment method used for your previous deposits to ensure security and compliance.
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