Our Story

Why We Built FX Review Center

FX Review Center was founded after years of frustration with broker review sites that ranked brokers by who paid the most in affiliate commissions — not by actual performance. Most review content online is written by people who have never opened a live account with the brokers they review.

We decided to do it differently. Every broker on this site has been tested with a real funded account. We measure spreads live during the London session, test withdrawals end-to-end, verify regulation on official registry databases, and time customer support responses ourselves.

Our mission is simple: give traders the honest information they need to choose the right broker — regardless of who pays us the most.

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Live Account Testing
Every broker is tested with a real funded account. We don't review brokers based on demo accounts or press releases.
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Regulation Verified
License numbers are cross-checked directly on FCA, CySEC, ASIC, and FSCA official registries — not taken from broker claims.
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Real Spread Data
EUR/USD spreads are measured during the London session (8am–12pm GMT) over multiple days for an accurate average.
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Withdrawal Tested
We time how long withdrawals actually take — not what the broker's marketing materials claim. Results are reported factually.
Editorial Team

The People Behind the Reviews

FX Review Center is run by a small, focused team of traders and analysts. We prioritise depth over volume — we'd rather publish 8 well-researched reviews than 80 superficial ones.

Nurhadi
Founder & Lead Analyst · FX Review Center
I've been trading forex for over 7 years, starting with a small retail account and scaling through multiple broker environments. After experiencing first-hand how misleading most broker review content is, I launched FX Review Center in 2022 to provide the kind of honest, data-driven reviews I wished I'd had when I started.

I personally open and fund an account with every broker before writing a review. My focus is on what actually matters to retail traders: can I trust this broker with my money, and how much is it really costing me to trade?
7+ Years Trading Forex & CFDs Indonesia Live Account Reviews
Reza A.
Regulation & Compliance Analyst
Verifies broker licensing on official registries and monitors regulatory changes. Former financial compliance background.
FCACySECASICCompliance
Sarah W.
Platform & UX Tester
Tests trading platforms across desktop, web, iOS, and Android. Evaluates order execution, charting tools, and mobile usability.
MT4MT5Mobile UXExecution
Dimas P.
Trading Costs Analyst
Measures live spreads and commissions across account types. Calculates total trading cost comparisons for standardised lot sizes.
SpreadsCommissionSwap Rates
Andi M.
Customer Support Tester
Tests live chat, email, and phone support for each broker. Records response times, resolution quality, and language availability.
Live ChatResponse TimeMultilingual
How We Review

Our Review Methodology

Our composite score is derived from 40+ independently verified criteria across six categories. No broker can pay to influence their score. Here is exactly how we evaluate each broker:

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Account Opening & Verification
We open a real live account with each broker using a standard individual application. We record time to approval, KYC requirements, and minimum deposit process. If the onboarding is slow, confusing, or requires excessive documentation, this is noted in the review.
Time to approval KYC process Min deposit Account types
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Regulation Verification
We cross-check every broker's stated license number against the official registry of the claimed regulator. We verify that the license is active and authorised (not merely registered), and that it covers the specific activities the broker offers.
FCA register check CySEC database ASIC Connect FSCA registry
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Live Spread Measurement
We measure EUR/USD spreads on standard and raw accounts during the London trading session (08:00–12:00 GMT) over a minimum of 5 trading days. We record both the typical spread and the range. Spreads are measured, not quoted from the broker's marketing materials.
London session 5+ day average EUR/USD primary Raw vs standard
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Withdrawal Testing
We make a real withdrawal from each live account and record the exact time from request to funds received. We test at least one method (bank transfer or e-wallet). Withdrawal speed is one of the most important and most misrepresented factors in broker reviews.
Request to receipt E-wallet timing Bank wire timing Fee verification
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Platform & Execution Testing
We test the trading platform on desktop (MT4/MT5/proprietary) and mobile (iOS and Android). We check for requotes, slippage on market orders, and latency during normal market conditions. Order execution quality is measured, not assumed.
Desktop testing iOS & Android Execution speed Requote rate
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Customer Support Benchmarking
Our support tester contacts each broker via live chat, email, and (where available) phone with standardised questions. We record first response time, accuracy of answers, and availability across our testing hours. Results are directly compared in the review.
Live chat timer Email response time Answer accuracy Language support
Score Weighting
How We Calculate the Final Score
Each category contributes a weighted percentage to the overall 5.0 score.
🔒 Regulation
30%
💰 Trading Costs
25%
⚡ Execution
20%
💻 Platforms
15%
💬 Support
10%
Category Criteria Tested Method
RegulationLicense type, regulator tier, compensation scheme, segregated fundsOfficial registry verification
Trading CostsEUR/USD spread, commission per lot, swap rates, deposit/withdrawal feesLive account measurement
ExecutionOrder execution speed, requote rate, slippage on market ordersLive order testing
PlatformsMT4/MT5 support, proprietary platform, web terminal, mobile app qualityDirect testing (iOS + Android)
InstrumentsTotal instrument count, forex pairs, stocks, indices, crypto, ETFsBroker platform audit
WithdrawalWithdrawal speed (hours/days), methods, fees, minimum amountLive withdrawal test
SupportLive chat availability, response time, phone support, languagesTimed contact test
OnboardingAccount opening time, KYC requirements, minimum deposit, bonus termsReal account opening
Transparency

Affiliate Disclosure

⚠️ Important: How We Make Money

FX Review Center is a free resource for traders. To keep it free, we earn revenue through affiliate partnerships with some of the brokers we review. This means that when you click a "Visit Official Site" or "Open Account" button on this site and sign up with a broker, we may receive a commission from that broker.

What this means for you: Affiliate relationships do NOT influence our review scores, rankings, or editorial content. A broker cannot pay us to receive a higher score or better ranking. Our methodology is applied consistently to every broker, regardless of whether they have an affiliate agreement with us.

Which brokers have affiliate agreements? All 8 brokers currently reviewed on this site have affiliate agreements. This is disclosed in every review page.

Does a higher commission mean a higher ranking? No. Commission rates vary by broker and are unrelated to our scores. Exness ranks #1 because it scored highest across our 40+ criteria — not because of commission rates.

Are there brokers we refused to work with? Yes. We have declined affiliate agreements with several brokers we considered to be unregulated, poorly rated, or operating in bad faith. These brokers do not appear on this site.

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial independence, please contact us at nurhadi.bisnis@gmail.com.

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No Paid Placements Policy We do not accept payment in exchange for reviews, positive mentions, or editorial coverage. Brokers cannot purchase a review, a ranking, or placement in any "best broker" list on this site. Our editorial team operates independently from our commercial team.
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