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Exness swap-free status may offer an important benefit when a position crosses rollover. Ask three precise questions: is my account eligible, is my instrument covered, and does another holding charge apply? Without those checks, saying there are no holding costs would be too broad.
Exness swap-free: account and instrument
The official swap-free status page describes status across the Personal Area, while actual exemption depends on the instrument. Separate rules apply to users registered in Islamic countries.
The page describes default status with qualification based on trading activity. Status can be withdrawn, after which swaps may apply to current and future orders. The Standard, Pro, Raw or Zero name therefore does not prove a particular trade has no swap.
Essential checks
| Check | Where to look | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Personal Area benefits and trading conditions | An old screenshot does not prove today’s status |
| Covered instrument | Official list and contract specifications | Not every instrument is exempt |
| Administration fees | Notifications and account conditions | No swap does not always mean no fee |
| Volume | Contract size and open lots | Per-lot charges grow with size |
| Rollover | Reference time and applicable season | Even a short trade may cross overnight cutoff |
| Changed conditions | Notifications and charge history | Check before extending a holding period |
The overlooked issue: administration fees
Exness publishes an overnight administration-fee policy. Charges may depend on trading activity and include existing open positions. They are separate from swaps and may reduce available margin.
The page sets cutoff times at 21:00 UTC during US summer and 22:00 UTC during US winter. Convert these into your time zone and verify them before a trade. US seasonal changes may not match changes in your country.
How to verify your terms
Open trading conditions in your Personal Area and check the swap-free section. Read current status and recent notifications. Open specifications for the exact symbol in your trading platform: another suffix or account can affect the terms being compared.
If status and displayed charges do not explain the cost, ask support to confirm the account, symbol and intended holding period. Keep the dated response. After holding a position, review balance operations rather than only the position’s swap column.
Benefit and limitation
Potential benefit: removing the swap component from an eligible position can reduce holding costs. Limitation: the benefit depends on status, instrument and any administration fee. Do not build a multiweek plan around an assumed permanent exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Are all Exness accounts free of overnight costs?
No. Distinguish swap-free status, covered instruments and possible administration charges.
Can eligibility change?
Yes. The policy links qualification to activity and provides for notifications when status changes.
Are Islamic-country rules identical?
The documentation describes separate rules. Consult the conditions applicable to that registration.
Compare costs on the same basis
Account, contract, volume and holding time must remain comparable. The broker costs comparison explains the method. The Exness trade cost guide covers spread, commissions and holding.
Method and limitations
Official sources checked on 9 October 2026. This compares published terms, without withdrawal tests, safety rankings or a live spread benchmark. The tables do not guarantee these prices for your account. CFDs carry a risk of capital loss; a minimum deposit is not a recommended risk budget.