Head to head
Alpari vs XChief
Alpari has no licence we could confirm on a regulator's register. XChief has no licence we could confirm on a regulator's register. The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.
Minimum deposits start at $30 at Alpari and $0 at XChief (the xPRIME account needs $500). Only XChief offers negative balance protection and segregated client money.
Facts last checked: Alpari on 20 October 2026, XChief on 20 October 2026.
Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.
Comparing
Alpari
XChiefxPRIME account
Overview
Founded
1998
Not yet checked
Headquarters
Fomboni, Mohéli, Comoros
Fomboni, Mwali (Comoros)
Official websites
- alpari.com
- xchief.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026
Regulation and protection
Company you would contract with
No licence listed
No licence listed
Regulation level
No licence listed
No licence listed
Licence number
No licence listed
No licence listed
Clients this company serves
No licence listed
No licence listed
All licences held
None listed
None listed
Costs
Your monthly cost
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$70$7 per lot × 10 lots
Typical GBP/USD spread
Not yet checked
0.3 pips
Typical USD/JPY spread
Not yet checked
0.2 pips
Typical XAU/USD spread
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Leverage and margin
Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN); 1:1000 on Standard; 1:500 on Micro
Up to 1:1000 on forex (lower as account equity rises)
Retail leverage by asset class
- Micro account: Up to 1:500
- Standard account: Up to 1:1000
- ECN and Pro ECN accounts: Up to 1:3000 (floating)
- Forex (equity under $3: 1:1000
- Metals (equity under $3: 1:500
- Commodities and indices (equity under $3: 1:50
- Cryptocurrencies: 1:5
- US shares: 1:2
Stop-out level
20% on Micro and Standard; 50% on ECN and Pro ECN
30% (CENT, Classic+, DirectFX); 50% (xPRIME)
Account
Minimum deposit (this account)
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$500
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Market execution, MetaTrader 5, $3 / €3 / £3 commission per side on forex and metals
Platforms and features
Platforms
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- Alpari trading app
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- xChief mobile app
Markets
Forex, metals, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETF, futures and crosses CFDs
Up to 32 currency pairs, metals, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies and 95 US share CFDs (xPRIME account)
Copy trading
Not yet checked
Yes
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Yes
News trading allowed
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Guaranteed stops
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Deposits and withdrawals
Deposit methods
- Debit or credit card
- Bank wire
- E-wallet
- Cryptocurrency
- Local payment methods
- Bank transfer (SWIFT
- SEPA
- FPS)
- Cryptocurrency
Withdrawal fee
Varies by method; the fee is taken from the amount withdrawn
The deposit page lists 0% for bank transfer and crypto; the agreement allows extra fees if you deposit and withdraw without trading
Inactivity fee
Not yet checked
$20 one-off, then $20 a month, while an account is inactive
Support
Customer support
Live chat, chatbot, messengers and phone helpline
24/7 by live chat, Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber and email
Our notes
Strengths
- Four account types, from a $30 Micro account to a raw-spread Pro ECN account
- Commission-free Micro, Standard and ECN accounts
- MetaTrader 4 and 5, PAMM investing and a demo account
- Four account types, including a cent account with no minimum deposit
- Negative balance protection and segregated client money are stated in its risk disclosure
- Leverage is cut automatically as account equity grows, which limits the size of positions on larger accounts
Watch out for
- Says it holds Mwali International Services Authority (MISA) licence T2023236; we could not confirm it on MISA's register on 2026-10-20, because the register sits behind a bot check
- No licence from a strict regulator; not available to UK or EU residents
- We found no statement on its site about segregated client money or negative balance protection
- Leverage up to 1:3000, and deposit bonuses that come with conditions
- Says xChief Ltd holds Mwali International Services Authority (MISA) licence T2023379; we could not confirm it on MISA's register on 2026-10-20 (the register blocked automated access).
- Says xChief ZA (Pty) Ltd is authorised by the FSCA as FSP 54829; we could not confirm it on the FSCA register on 2026-10-20 (the register could not be reached). That company only introduces clients; accounts are opened with xChief Ltd in Comoros.
- Leverage up to 1:1000 and heavy use of bonuses, no-deposit offers and trading credits
- Inactive accounts pay $20 and then $20 a month
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Risk warnings
The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:
- Alpari: Before trading, you should ensure that you've undergone sufficient preparation and fully understand the risks involved in margin trading.
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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.
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