Onboarding guide
Start trading with FN Trading Lab
Pick an exchange, open or register a trading account through FN Trading Lab, and receive FN Rebate on the trades you place. This page walks through the whole process, including what to do if you already have an exchange account.
Before you begin, three things worth knowing
We are a partner, not the exchange
FN Trading Lab acts as an Introducing Broker (IB) for the exchanges listed here. Your trading account belongs to the exchange.
Your money stays with the exchange
You deposit, withdraw and trade directly with the exchange. FN Trading Lab never holds or manages your trading funds.
We are paid by the exchange
When you open an account through our links the exchange pays us partner commission, and FN Rebate returns a share of it to you.
Step 1
Choose the right exchange for you
There is no single best exchange. The right one depends on where you live, what you trade and how you trade. Work through the points below before you open anything.
What to compare
Entity and regulator
One brand can operate several legal entities. Check which one your account is opened under and which regulator covers it.
Products
Forex, metals, indices, energy, crypto CFDs — availability differs by exchange and by entity.
Spreads and commission
Compare the total cost per lot, not the headline spread alone.
Account types
Standard, raw/ECN and pro accounts carry different costs, and rebate rates differ between them.
Platform
MT4, MT5 or a proprietary platform — check that it supports the tools and EAs you rely on.
Deposits and withdrawals
Supported methods, currencies, fees and processing terms are set by the exchange.
Minimums and leverage
Minimum deposit and maximum leverage vary, and leverage caps may change with your region.
Rebate programme
Rates differ per exchange, account type and instrument. Open the rate table before you decide.
Exchanges you can currently join through FN Trading Lab
Figures below are published by each exchange and mirrored from our database. Confirm the current terms on the exchange website before funding an account.
- Exclusive
TMGM
- Regulators
- ASIC, VFSC
- Min. deposit
- $100
- Max. leverage
- 1:500
- Spreads
- From 0.0 pips
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, IRESS
- FN Rebate on gold
- Upto $20/lot
Trade 0.6 lot -> $10 + Lucky Draw
Volume rewards up to $4,000
- Exclusive
XM
- Regulators
- CySEC, FSC, ASIC, DFSA, FCA
- Min. deposit
- $30
- Max. leverage
- 1:1000
- Spreads
- From 30 pips
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, XM WebTrader
- FN Rebate on gold
- Upto $18/lot
Trade 1,000 lots -> get $20,999
6 volume reward milestones
Vantage
- Regulators
- ASIC, FCA, FSCA, CIMA, FSC
- Min. deposit
- $30
- Max. leverage
- 1:Unlimited
- Spreads
- From 18 pips
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, ProTrader
- FN Rebate on gold
- Upto $16.5/lot
- Exclusive
Exness
- Regulators
- FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, FSC, CMA, CBCS, JSC
- Min. deposit
- $100
- Max. leverage
- 1:Unlimited
- Spreads
- From 24 pips
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal
- FN Rebate on gold
- Upto $14.4/lot
Reach 5,500 lots -> get $880
3 cumulative reward milestones
Step 2
Two ways in
The route differs depending on whether you are opening a brand new account or already trade somewhere.
I don't have an exchange account yet
The most common route. Every step below happens on the exchange's own website — FN Trading Lab only supplies the partner link and the rebate that follows.
- 1
Choose your exchange
Compare the exchanges above against the criteria in step 1 and pick the one that fits your region and trading style.
- 2
Register through the FN Trading Lab link
Open the account using our partner link or partner code. This is what tells the exchange your account belongs to FN Trading Lab, and it is the only step that cannot be added afterwards on most exchanges.
- 3
Complete the exchange's KYC
Upload the identity and address documents the exchange asks for. Approval times and accepted documents are decided by the exchange, not by us.
- 4
Create your trading account
Pick the account type, platform, base currency and leverage. Note that the account type you pick determines your rebate rate.
- 5
Use the same email everywhere
Register your FN Club account with the same email address you gave the exchange. That is how your trading account is matched to your FN Trading Lab profile.
- 6
Check that rebate is running
Look your trading account number up in the rebate checker on the exchange's page. See step 3 below.
- 7
Fund the account and trade
Deposit with the exchange when you are ready. Rebate accrues on the eligible volume you trade from then on.
The exact sequence varies by exchange — some ask for KYC before the trading account is created, others after. Follow the on-screen instructions on the exchange's site and use the exchange's own guide on our rebate page if you get stuck.
I already have an exchange account
This depends entirely on the exchange. An existing account cannot always be moved to a new partner, and no one at FN Trading Lab can move it for you unilaterally.
Open an additional trading account
Several exchanges let an existing client add a new trading account under a different partner. The new account earns rebate; the old one does not.
Request a partner transfer
Some exchanges will move an existing account to a new IB on written request, often only if the account has been inactive for a defined period. The exchange decides, and conditions differ.
Open a fresh account
Where neither of the above is possible, the only route is a new registration through our partner link — subject to the exchange's rules on multiple accounts.
Do not assume any of these apply to your exchange. Check the exchange's own page below, or contact us with your exchange and account number before you change anything.
Step 3
How FN Rebate works
FN Rebate is the share of partner commission that FN Trading Lab returns to you. It is a rebate on trading costs, not a trading strategy or a bonus on your balance.
- 01
Where the money comes from
Because your account is registered under FN Trading Lab as an Introducing Broker, the exchange pays us commission on the volume you trade.
- 02
We return a share to you
FN Rebate is paid out according to the programme that applies to your exchange and account type.
- 03
The rate depends on your setup
Rebate is calculated per lot and varies by exchange, account type and instrument. Gold and silver rates differ from majors, and a raw/ECN account has different rates than a standard one.
- 04
It is separate from your P&L
Rebate is calculated on the volume you trade, so it accrues whether the trade closed in profit or in loss.
What rebate does not do
- It does not make a losing strategy profitable. It reduces trading costs, nothing more.
- It does not remove market risk. You can still lose more than the rebate you earn.
- It is not a fixed guarantee. Rates and eligibility are set by the exchange programme and can change.
Step 4
Check that your account is actually registered
Do this before you fund the account. It takes a minute and it is the single most common thing new members get wrong.
Look up your trading account number
Each exchange's rebate page has a checker. Enter your trading account number and it will tell you whether the account is registered under FN Trading Lab and show the rebate recorded so far.
Sign in to FN Club
Once your account is linked, your trading volume and rebate appear in the FN Club dashboard alongside your trade history.
If nothing shows up
The most common causes are a different email at the exchange than in FN Club, an account opened without the partner link, or a very recent registration that has not reached us yet. Send us your exchange and account number and we will check.
Open the rebate checker
Account and trading data reaches us from the exchange's own reporting, so there is a delay between your first trade and the moment it appears.
Before you start
A short pass through these will save you most of the problems people run into later.
- The exchange accepts clients from your country.
- You know which legal entity and regulator your account sits under.
- You have compared spreads, commission, leverage and account types.
- You have read the deposit and withdrawal terms, including fees and processing times.
- Your KYC is complete and approved.
- You opened the account through the FN Trading Lab partner link or code.
- Your FN Club email matches the email registered at the exchange.
- The rebate checker confirms your trading account is registered.
- You understand that leveraged forex and CFD trading can lose money quickly, and you are only risking capital you can afford to lose.
Join the FN Trading Lab community on Telegram
Open the FN Trading Lab bot to check whether your trading account qualifies for our private community — Trading Plans, market assessments, education and member support.
Join FN Trading Lab CommunityThe bot walks you through the exchange options and verifies your account. Trading involves risk; our content is for reference only.
Frequently asked questions
The questions we get most often from traders opening their first account with us.
Risk warning: Leveraged forex and CFD trading carries a high level of risk and is not suitable for every investor. Consider your objectives, financial situation and experience before you open an account.
You may lose part or all of your invested capital. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
Affiliate disclosure: FN Trading Lab acts as an Introducing Broker and receives commission from exchanges when you open an account through our links. This does not change your trading conditions, and it does not affect the rebate you receive.