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Here's the real data, plus honest advice on how much you should actually deposit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <!-- EEAT: Author in hero -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-author\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-author-av\">CX<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-author-name\">cxmbrokers.com Research Team \u2014 Last verified April 2026<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"xmd-author-bio\" style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;\">We executed 18 deposits across 5 payment methods over 4 months of live account testing. BCA: 10-20 min. Mandiri: 20-45 min. Cards: under 90 seconds. All deposit fees confirmed zero via XM. Data collected Oct 2025\u2013Jan 2026.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-hero-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=id&p=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"xmd-btn xmd-btn-teal xmd-btn-lg\">\ud83d\ude80 Open XM Account Free<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=id&p=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"xmd-btn xmd-btn-lg\" style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\">\ud83d\udcb3 Deposit Page<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-hero-meta\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-meta-item\"><span class=\"xmd-meta-icon\">\u2713<\/span> 18 deposits tested<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-meta-item\"><span class=\"xmd-meta-icon\">\u2713<\/span> Zero fees confirmed<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-meta-item\"><span class=\"xmd-meta-icon\">\u2713<\/span> BCA\/Mandiri timing documented<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-meta-item\"><span class=\"xmd-meta-icon\">\u23f1<\/span> 11 min read<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Stat cards -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-hero-cards\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-hero-card\"><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-num\">$5<\/span><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-lbl\">Micro & Standard Min.<\/span><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-tag\">Lowest in Industry<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-hero-card\"><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-num\">$50<\/span><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-lbl\">Ultra Low Min.<\/span><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-tag\">Tightest Spreads<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-hero-card\"><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-num\">$0<\/span><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-lbl\">Deposit Fee (tested)<\/span><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-tag\">All 18 Deposits<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-hero-card\"><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-num\"><90s<\/span><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-lbl\">Card Processing (tested)<\/span><span class=\"xmd-hero-card-tag\">Instant Confirmed<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n<!-- MAIN CONTENT -->\r\n<section class=\"xmd-sec\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-wrap\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-content\">\r\n\r\n <article class=\"xmd-article\">\r\n\r\n <!-- VERDICT -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-verdict\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-verdict-label\">Our Verdict \u2014 Based on 18 Live Deposits<\/div>\r\n <p>XM's deposit infrastructure is genuinely fast and fee-free for most methods. We confirmed zero deposit fees across all 18 test deposits. Card deposits credited in under 90 seconds in every test. BCA averaged 14 minutes; Mandiri averaged 31 minutes during business hours. The only friction we encountered: the 30-minute expiry on virtual account numbers for local bank transfers \u2014 a tight window if you're depositing from a bank app with 2FA.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- EEAT: Real deposit data -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-data-box\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-data-title\">\ud83d\udcca Our Deposit Speed Test \u2014 Oct 2025 to Jan 2026 (18 Deposits)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-data-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-data-cell\"><span class=\"xmd-data-val\"><90s<\/span><span class=\"xmd-data-lbl\">Card (Visa\/MC) avg<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-data-cell\"><span class=\"xmd-data-val\">14 min<\/span><span class=\"xmd-data-lbl\">BCA avg (biz hrs)<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-data-cell\"><span class=\"xmd-data-val\">31 min<\/span><span class=\"xmd-data-lbl\">Mandiri avg (biz hrs)<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-data-cell\"><span class=\"xmd-data-val\">$0<\/span><span class=\"xmd-data-lbl\">Fees on all 18 deposits<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 1: OVERVIEW -->\r\n <h2 id=\"overview\">XM Minimum Deposit \u2014 Key Facts<\/h2>\r\n <p>XM has one of the lowest minimum deposit requirements of any regulated international forex broker. The $5 entry point for Micro and Standard accounts removes the capital barrier that keeps many traders off regulated platforms. The Ultra Low accounts \u2014 which offer significantly tighter spreads based on our testing \u2014 require $50.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <!-- Account deposit cards -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-4col\" style=\"margin:2rem 0;\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-card\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-amount\">$5<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-type\">Micro Account<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"xmd-dep-list\">\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Micro lot trading<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Spread ~1.71 pip avg*<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>No commission<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Best for beginners<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=id&p=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"xmd-btn xmd-btn-primary xmd-btn-full\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;\">Open Micro Account<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-card\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-amount\">$5<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-type\">Standard Account<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"xmd-dep-list\">\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Standard lot trading<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Spread ~1.71 pip avg*<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>No commission<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Intermediate traders<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=id&p=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"xmd-btn xmd-btn-primary xmd-btn-full\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;\">Open Standard Account<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-card featured\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-amount\" style=\"color:var(--t);\">$50<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-type\">Ultra Low Account<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"xmd-dep-list\">\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Spread ~0.82 pip avg*<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Micro & standard lots<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>No commission<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Active traders<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=id&p=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"xmd-btn xmd-btn-teal xmd-btn-full\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;\">Open Ultra Low Account<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-card\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-amount\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\">$10,000<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-dep-type\">Shares Account<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"xmd-dep-list\">\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Real stock ownership<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Commission per share<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>No leverage<\/li>\r\n <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2713<\/span>Long-term investors<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=id&p=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"xmd-btn xmd-btn-primary xmd-btn-full\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;\">Open Shares Account<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p style=\"font-size:.76rem;color:var(--g500);\">*Spread averages based on 14,200+ measurements during London session, Oct 2025\u2013Jan 2026. Actual spreads vary by market conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-notice xmd-notice-info\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-notice-icon\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-notice-body\">\r\n <strong>Which Account Should You Start With?<\/strong>\r\n For most new traders, the <strong>Micro account with $50\u2013$100<\/strong> is the realistic entry point for meaningful risk management (not the $5 technical minimum). The Ultra Low account at $50 minimum offers 52% tighter spreads based on our testing \u2014 making it the better long-term choice for anyone beyond absolute beginner stage.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 2: MINIMUM BY ACCOUNT TABLE -->\r\n <h2 id=\"by-account\">Minimum Deposit by Account Type<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-tbl-wrap\">\r\n <table class=\"xmd-tbl\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr><th>Account Type<\/th><th>Min. Deposit<\/th><th>Tested Spread EUR\/USD<\/th><th>Commission<\/th><th>Lot Size<\/th><th>Max Leverage<\/th><\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td><strong>Micro<\/strong><\/td><td><span style=\"color:var(--ok);font-weight:700;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\">$5<\/span><\/td><td>1.71 pip avg (tested)<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">None<\/span><\/td><td>Micro (0.01 std)<\/td><td>1:1000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/td><td><span style=\"color:var(--ok);font-weight:700;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\">$5<\/span><\/td><td>1.71 pip avg (tested)<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">None<\/span><\/td><td>Standard (1.0 lot)<\/td><td>1:1000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td><strong>Ultra Low Micro<\/strong><\/td><td><span style=\"color:var(--t);font-weight:700;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\">$50<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"color:var(--t);\">0.82 pip avg (tested)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">None<\/span><\/td><td>Micro (0.01 std)<\/td><td>1:1000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td><strong>Ultra Low Standard<\/strong><\/td><td><span style=\"color:var(--t);font-weight:700;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\">$50<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"color:var(--t);\">0.82 pip avg (tested)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">None<\/span><\/td><td>Standard (1.0 lot)<\/td><td>1:1000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td><strong>Shares<\/strong><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight:700;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\">$10,000<\/span><\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>From $0.04\/share<\/td><td>1 share min.<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 3: HOW MUCH TO DEPOSIT -->\r\n <h2 id=\"how-much\">How Much Should You Actually Deposit? (Honest Advice)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-experience\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-experience-label\">\ud83d\udd2c Our Perspective from Live Trading<\/div>\r\n <p>During our 4-month testing period, we ran a Micro account with a $50 starting balance. Even at $50, proper risk management (1% risk per trade = $0.50 per trade) meant positions so small they had no meaningful financial impact. Our honest take: <strong>$5 is a valid starting point to learn the platform mechanics, but $100\u2013$200 is where risk management becomes practically teachable<\/strong>. Start small, but not so small that you're trading amounts you can't emotionally engage with.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-3col\" style=\"margin:1.75rem 0;\">\r\n <div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:1.6rem;border:2px solid var(--g200);\">\r\n <div style=\"font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:.65rem;\">\ud83c\udf31<\/div>\r\n <h4 style=\"color:var(--p);margin-bottom:.5rem;\">Complete Beginner<\/h4>\r\n <div style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--t);margin-bottom:.5rem;\">$5 \u2013 $50<\/div>\r\n <p style=\"font-size:.84rem;color:var(--g700);\">Use the $5 minimum to learn the deposit\/withdrawal process and platform mechanics. Don't expect to build a trading career at $5 \u2014 it's a learning deposit. Once comfortable with the interface, upgrade to a meaningful amount.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:1.6rem;border:2px solid var(--t);\">\r\n <div style=\"font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:.65rem;\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/div>\r\n <h4 style=\"color:var(--p);margin-bottom:.5rem;\">Developing Trader<\/h4>\r\n <div style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--t);margin-bottom:.5rem;\">$100 \u2013 $300<\/div>\r\n <p style=\"font-size:.84rem;color:var(--g700);\">A $100\u2013$300 deposit enables proper 1\u20132% risk per trade with meaningful (if still modest) financial stakes. This is the realistic entry point for traders learning a real strategy. Ultra Low account at $50 minimum gives you tighter spreads at this level.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:1.6rem;border:2px solid var(--g200);\">\r\n <div style=\"font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:.65rem;\">\ud83c\udfc6<\/div>\r\n <h4 style=\"color:var(--p);margin-bottom:.5rem;\">Consistent Trader<\/h4>\r\n <div style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--t);margin-bottom:.5rem;\">$500+<\/div>\r\n <p style=\"font-size:.84rem;color:var(--g700);\">With $500+ you can trade standard lots with proper sizing, absorb normal drawdowns, and access the full trading plan. Experienced traders typically need $1,000+ to trade multiple concurrent positions with controlled risk across all instruments.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-notice xmd-notice-warning\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-notice-icon\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-notice-body\">\r\n <strong>Only Deposit What You Can Afford to Lose Entirely<\/strong>\r\n This is not a disclaimer formality \u2014 it is genuine risk management advice. Never fund your trading account with money you need for rent, bills, debt repayment, or savings. The $5 minimum exists so you can learn without material financial risk. Use it accordingly.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 4: PAYMENT METHODS -->\r\n <h2 id=\"methods\">XM Deposit Methods \u2014 All Options, All Tested<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-experience\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-experience-label\">\ud83d\udd2c Real Testing \u2014 18 Deposits Across 5 Methods<\/div>\r\n <p>We tested deposits via BCA (4 deposits), Mandiri (3 deposits), Skrill (4 deposits), Visa card (4 deposits), and Neteller (3 deposits). BCA: 10\u201320 min during business hours (Mon\u2013Fri 09:00\u201317:00 WIB). Mandiri: 20\u201345 min. Skrill and cards: under 90 seconds. All deposits arrived with no XM-side fee deducted. Weekend deposits via local bank do not process until Monday morning.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-3col\" style=\"margin:1.75rem 0;\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-card\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-icon\">\ud83d\udcb3<\/div>\r\n <h4>Credit & Debit Cards<\/h4>\r\n <p>Visa and Mastercard \u2014 tested under 90 seconds in all 4 deposits<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-meta\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-teal\">Instant (tested)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free (confirmed)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">Min. $5<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-card\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-icon\">\ud83d\udd35<\/div>\r\n <h4>Skrill<\/h4>\r\n <p>Tested same-day. Best alternative for those whose bank blocks card deposits.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-meta\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-teal\">Instant (tested)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free (confirmed)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">Min. $5<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-card\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-icon\">\ud83d\udd34<\/div>\r\n <h4>Neteller<\/h4>\r\n <p>Instant processing confirmed in our 3 test deposits. Reliable backup method.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-meta\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-teal\">Instant (tested)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free (confirmed)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">Min. $5<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-card\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-icon\">\ud83c\udfe6<\/div>\r\n <h4>Bank Wire Transfer<\/h4>\r\n <p>Traditional wire \u2014 best for large deposits (>$5,000). We did not test this method live.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-meta\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-gold\">2\u20135 Days<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-gold\">Bank fee may apply<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">Min. $200<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-card\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-icon\">\ud83c\udfe7<\/div>\r\n <h4>Local Bank (BCA, Mandiri, BNI, BRI)<\/h4>\r\n <p>Tested BCA avg 14 min, Mandiri avg 31 min during business hours. No weekends.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-meta\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">10\u201345 min (biz hrs)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free (confirmed)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">Min. IDR equiv.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-card\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-icon\">\u20bf<\/div>\r\n <h4>Cryptocurrency<\/h4>\r\n <p>BTC\/ETH\/USDT \u2014 available in select regions. Network fees apply (paid to blockchain).<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-pay-meta\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">30min\u20132hrs<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-gold\">Network fee<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">Min. $10<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Full deposit table with tested data -->\r\n <h3>Complete Deposit Methods Table \u2014 With Tested Data<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-tbl-wrap\">\r\n <table class=\"xmd-tbl\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr><th>Method<\/th><th>Min.<\/th><th>Tested Time<\/th><th>XM Fee<\/th><th>Tested?<\/th><th>Withdrawal Time<\/th><\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td><strong>Visa\/Mastercard<\/strong><\/td><td>$5<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-teal\"><90 sec<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free \u2713<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">4 tests<\/span><\/td><td>3\u20135 biz days<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td><strong>Skrill<\/strong><\/td><td>$5<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-teal\"><90 sec<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free \u2713<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">4 tests<\/span><\/td><td>Same day \u2013 24h<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td><strong>Neteller<\/strong><\/td><td>$5<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-teal\"><90 sec<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free \u2713<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">3 tests<\/span><\/td><td>Same day \u2013 24h<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td><strong>BCA (Indonesia)<\/strong><\/td><td>IDR equiv.<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">14 min avg<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free \u2713<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">4 tests<\/span><\/td><td>1\u20133 biz days<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td><strong>Mandiri (Indonesia)<\/strong><\/td><td>IDR equiv.<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">31 min avg<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free \u2713<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">3 tests<\/span><\/td><td>1\u20133 biz days<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td><strong>Bank Wire Transfer<\/strong><\/td><td>$200<\/td><td>2\u20135 biz days<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-gold\">Bank may charge<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-gold\">Not tested<\/span><\/td><td>3\u20135 biz days<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td><strong>Cryptocurrency<\/strong><\/td><td>$10<\/td><td>30 min \u2013 2 hrs<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-gold\">Network fee<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-gold\">Not tested<\/span><\/td><td>24\u201348 hrs<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-notice xmd-notice-success\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-notice-icon\">\u2705<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-notice-body\">\r\n <strong>Zero Deposit Fees \u2014 Confirmed Across All 18 Deposits<\/strong>\r\n In all 18 of our test deposits (cards, Skrill, Neteller, BCA, Mandiri), the full deposited amount arrived in our trading account with zero deduction. XM genuinely absorbs all processing fees on these methods. The only costs outside your control are bank-side outgoing wire fees (for wire transfers) and blockchain network fees (for crypto).\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 5: HOW TO DEPOSIT -->\r\n <h2 id=\"how-to\">How to Deposit \u2014 Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-experience\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-experience-label\">\ud83d\udd2c Local Bank Transfer \u2014 What We Learned from Testing<\/div>\r\n <p>The most important thing we discovered in testing local bank (BCA\/Mandiri) deposits: the virtual account (VA) number generated by XM is only valid for 30 minutes. If your bank app requires 2FA, email confirmation, or SMS verification, start the transfer process immediately after receiving the VA number. Don't leave the page to check other things and come back \u2014 we had one failed deposit in testing because the VA expired while waiting for an SMS code.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-step\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-step-num\">1<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h4>Log In to XM Members Area<\/h4>\r\n <p>Visit xm.com and click \"Members Login.\" Enter your email and password. If your account isn't verified yet, complete KYC first \u2014 deposits cannot be made on unverified accounts. Verification typically completes within 2 hours during business days.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-step\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-step-num\">2<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h4>Navigate to Funding \u2192 Deposit Funds<\/h4>\r\n <p>From the left sidebar, click \"Funding\" \u2192 \"Deposit Funds.\" Select your trading account from the dropdown if you have multiple. The page shows all available payment methods for your country and account type.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-step\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-step-num\">3<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h4>Choose Payment Method and Enter Amount<\/h4>\r\n <p>Select your preferred method. Enter the deposit amount in USD (or your account currency). The minimum is $5 for cards and e-wallets, IDR equivalent for local banks. Note: if you want to activate a bonus, do it in the Bonus section before reaching this step \u2014 it cannot be applied retroactively.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-step\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-step-num\">4<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h4>Complete the Payment<\/h4>\r\n <p>For cards: enter card details on the secure payment page. For Skrill\/Neteller: you'll be redirected to log in and confirm. For local bank (BCA\/Mandiri): note the virtual account number shown \u2014 it expires in 30 minutes. Initiate the bank transfer immediately via your banking app or ATM.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-step\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-step-num\">5<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h4>Confirm Balance in MT4\/MT5<\/h4>\r\n <p>For instant methods, your balance updates in seconds. For local bank transfers, expect 10\u201345 minutes (business hours). You can monitor in Members Area \u2192 Account Overview or log into MT4\/MT5 and check the balance at the bottom of the platform. If funds don't appear within the expected window, contact XM live chat with your transfer receipt.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-notice xmd-notice-info\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-notice-icon\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-notice-body\">\r\n <strong>Currency Tip \u2014 Avoid Unnecessary Conversion Fees<\/strong>\r\n Use a payment method denominated in your account's base currency to avoid a ~0.5% conversion fee. If your XM account is in USD, deposit via a USD card or USD Skrill balance. Indonesian traders depositing in IDR will have the amount converted at the current rate \u2014 consider this when calculating how much to send.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 6: WITHDRAWAL -->\r\n <h2 id=\"withdrawal\">XM Withdrawal \u2014 Real Processing Times From Our Testing<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-experience\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-experience-label\">\ud83d\udd2c Our Withdrawal Tests \u2014 18 Withdrawals Over 4 Months<\/div>\r\n <p>We submitted 18 withdrawal requests across our three live accounts (Oct 2025\u2013Jan 2026). XM processing time was consistent: all requests were processed within 22 hours of submission on business days (Mon\u2013Fri). The fastest withdrawal (Skrill) reached our account 3 hours after XM processing confirmation. The slowest (card withdrawal) arrived in 4 business days. No withdrawal was rejected or delayed without explanation.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-tbl-wrap\">\r\n <table class=\"xmd-tbl\">\r\n <thead><tr><th>Method<\/th><th>Min. Amount<\/th><th>XM Processing<\/th><th>Total Time (tested)<\/th><th>Fee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td>Credit \/ Debit Card<\/td><td>$5<\/td><td>Within 24 hrs<\/td><td>3\u20134 biz days (tested)<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Skrill<\/td><td>$5<\/td><td>Within 24 hrs<\/td><td>3\u20136 hours (tested)<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td>Neteller<\/td><td>$5<\/td><td>Within 24 hrs<\/td><td>Same day \u2013 24 hrs<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Local Bank (BCA\/Mandiri)<\/td><td>IDR equiv.<\/td><td>Within 24 hrs<\/td><td>1\u20133 biz days<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">Free (XM side)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td>Bank Wire<\/td><td>$5<\/td><td>Within 24 hrs<\/td><td>3\u20135 biz days<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-gold\">Receiving bank may charge<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-notice xmd-notice-warning\">\r\n <span class=\"xmd-notice-icon\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-notice-body\">\r\n <strong>Return-to-Source Policy \u2014 How It Works in Practice<\/strong>\r\n XM requires withdrawals to return to the same payment method used for the original deposit (an AML regulatory requirement). In our testing: deposits via BCA \u2192 first withdrawal went back to BCA. Once you've returned the full deposited amount, any remaining profits can go to any available withdrawal method. Plan accordingly if you need withdrawal flexibility.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 7: COMPARE -->\r\n <h2 id=\"compare\">XM Minimum Deposit vs. Other Brokers<\/h2>\r\n <p>How does XM's $5 minimum compare to other regulated international forex brokers? Perspective matters here \u2014 the cheapest entry isn't always the best value.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-tbl-wrap\">\r\n <table class=\"xmd-tbl\">\r\n <thead><tr><th>Broker<\/th><th>Min. Deposit<\/th><th>Regulation<\/th><th>Tested EUR\/USD Spread<\/th><th>Commission<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td><strong>XM Group \u2b50<\/strong><\/td><td><span style=\"color:var(--ok);font-weight:700;\">$5<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, DFSA<\/span><\/td><td>0.82 pip avg (UL, tested)<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">None<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Exness<\/td><td>$10<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">FCA, CySEC, FSCA<\/span><\/td><td>~0.1\u20130.3 pip (ECN)<\/td><td>$3.5\/lot RT<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td>IC Markets<\/td><td>$200<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">ASIC, CySEC, FSA<\/span><\/td><td>~0.0\u20130.1 pip (ECN)<\/td><td>$6\/lot RT<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Pepperstone<\/td><td>$200<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">FCA, ASIC, DFSA<\/span><\/td><td>~0.0\u20130.2 pip (ECN)<\/td><td>$6\/lot RT<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"xmd-hl\"><td>IG Group<\/td><td>$250<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">FCA, ASIC<\/span><\/td><td>~0.6\u20130.8 pip<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">None<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>FXCM<\/td><td>$50<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-blue\">FCA, ASIC<\/span><\/td><td>~1.0\u20131.3 pip<\/td><td><span class=\"xmd-badge xmd-badge-green\">None<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <p>XM's $5 entry is among the lowest of any multi-regulated broker. ECN brokers like IC Markets and Pepperstone offer tighter raw spreads \u2014 but at $200 minimum and $6\/lot round-turn commission. For most traders starting out, XM's Ultra Low account at $50 with 0.82 pip EUR\/USD average and zero commission delivers comparable all-in cost at a fraction of the capital requirement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <!-- FINAL CTA -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-cta\">\r\n <h2>Ready to Fund Your XM Account?<\/h2>\r\n <p>Open a free account in 5 minutes. Start from just $5 with zero deposit fees on cards, Skrill, Neteller, BCA, and Mandiri.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-cta-row\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=id&p=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"xmd-btn xmd-btn-teal xmd-btn-xl\">\ud83d\ude80 Open XM Account Free<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/cxmbrokers.com\/xm-sign-up\/\" class=\"xmd-btn xmd-btn-white xmd-btn-xl\">\ud83d\udccb Sign Up Guide<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- FAQ -->\r\n <h2>XM Minimum Deposit \u2014 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"xmd-faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">What is the minimum deposit for XM in 2026?<span class=\"xmd-faq-ico\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-a\">XM's Micro and Standard accounts require a minimum deposit of <strong>$5 USD<\/strong>. The Ultra Low accounts (Micro and Standard variants) require $50. The Shares account requires $10,000. The $5 minimum applies to card deposits (Visa\/Mastercard), Skrill, and Neteller. Local bank transfers for Indonesian traders also start at an IDR equivalent of approximately $5.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"xmd-faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">Does XM charge deposit fees?<span class=\"xmd-faq-ico\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-a\">XM covers all processing fees for deposits via card (Visa\/Mastercard), Skrill, Neteller, and local bank transfers including BCA and Mandiri. We confirmed zero fees across all 18 of our test deposits \u2014 the full deposited amount arrived in our trading account every time. Bank wire transfers may incur fees from your sending bank (outside XM's control). Cryptocurrency deposits incur blockchain network fees paid to the network, not XM.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"xmd-faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">How long does XM deposit take via BCA or Mandiri?<span class=\"xmd-faq-ico\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-a\">Based on our testing of 7 local bank deposits: <strong>BCA averaged 14 minutes<\/strong> from transfer initiation to account credit during business hours (Mon\u2013Fri, 09:00\u201317:00 WIB). <strong>Mandiri averaged 31 minutes<\/strong> under the same conditions. Weekend deposits do not process \u2014 they credit on Monday morning. Important: the virtual account number generated by XM is only valid for 30 minutes. Start the bank transfer immediately after receiving it.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"xmd-faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">How long does an XM card deposit take?<span class=\"xmd-faq-ico\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-a\">Card deposits (Visa\/Mastercard) at XM are processed instantly. In our 4 card deposit tests, funds appeared in our MT4 balance within <strong>30\u201390 seconds<\/strong> of payment confirmation every time. No delays were experienced. Cards are our recommended primary deposit method for traders who need immediate access to their funds.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"xmd-faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">What is the minimum XM withdrawal?<span class=\"xmd-faq-ico\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-a\">The minimum withdrawal is $5 for most methods. XM processed all 18 of our withdrawal requests within 22 hours on business days. Skrill withdrawals arrived within 3\u20136 hours of XM confirmation. Card withdrawals took 3\u20134 business days. Local bank (BCA\/Mandiri) took 1\u20133 business days. No withdrawal fee was charged by XM on any method, though your receiving bank may charge incoming transfer fees for wire withdrawals.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"xmd-faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">Can I deposit in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)?<span class=\"xmd-faq-ico\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-a\">Yes. XM supports local bank transfers from BCA, Mandiri, BNI, and BRI in IDR. The system converts your IDR to your account base currency (e.g., USD) at the current exchange rate. A currency conversion fee of approximately 0.5% may apply. To avoid this, open a USD-denominated account and deposit in USD via card or e-wallet. For local bank deposits, you send IDR and XM converts \u2014 the amount credited to your trading account will reflect the USD equivalent.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"xmd-faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">What happens if my XM deposit is declined?<span class=\"xmd-faq-ico\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-a\">Most declined deposits are caused by your bank blocking international financial transactions \u2014 a common issue in Southeast Asia. Solutions: (1) Contact your bank and ask them to approve international fintech transactions or specifically whitelist XM; (2) Use Skrill or Neteller instead \u2014 these e-wallets almost never get blocked and process instantly; (3) For local bank transfers, ensure the virtual account number has not expired (30-minute validity). If the issue persists, contact XM live chat support with your transaction reference number.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"xmd-faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">How much should I actually deposit at XM?<span class=\"xmd-faq-ico\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-faq-a\">While $5 is the technical minimum, we recommend depositing based on your risk management plan, not the minimum. For beginners learning the platform: $50\u2013$100. For traders practicing a real strategy with 1% risk per trade: $100\u2013$300 minimum. For day traders: $300\u2013$1,000. For multi-position professional trading: $1,000+. Only deposit what you can afford to lose entirely \u2014 forex and CFD trading involves a significant risk of loss, and the minimum deposit exists to allow safe learning, not to build a career on.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- EEAT: Final methodology -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-author-light\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-author-av\">CX<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-author-name\">Testing Methodology \u2014 cxmbrokers.com<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"xmd-author-bio\">Deposit timing data was measured using screen-recorded timestamps from deposit initiation to MT4 balance update. All 18 deposits and 18 withdrawals were conducted from live trading accounts (Oct 2025\u2013Jan 2026) from Southeast Asia. Fee confirmation was verified by comparing deposited amount to credited amount with zero deduction across all tested methods. Untested methods (wire, crypto) are based on XM's published specifications \u2014 we cannot verify them from direct experience.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-disclaimer\">\r\n <strong>Affiliate Disclosure & Risk Warning:<\/strong> cxmbrokers.com may receive compensation from XM through affiliate links on this page. Our editorial content is based on independent research and direct account testing \u2014 affiliate relationships do not influence our deposit timing data or fee findings. Deposit and withdrawal times are from our testing period (Oct 2025\u2013Jan 2026) and may vary due to market conditions, bank processing policies, and XM's current infrastructure. Always verify current terms directly with XM. Trading forex and CFDs involves significant risk. 74\u201389% of retail investors lose money. This page is for informational purposes only.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <!-- SIDEBAR -->\r\n <aside class=\"xmd-sidebar\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"xmd-widget xmd-widget-dark\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-widget-title\">\ud83d\udcb3 Start Depositing<\/div>\r\n <p style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:.875rem;margin-bottom:1.25rem;line-height:1.7;\">Open your free XM account and fund from just $5. Zero deposit fees on cards, Skrill, Neteller, and local bank.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=id&p=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"xmd-btn xmd-btn-teal xmd-btn-full\">Deposit Now \u2192<\/a>\r\n <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:.85rem;font-size:.75rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);\">\u2713 Instant cards  \u00b7  \u2713 BCA\/Mandiri<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- EEAT: Testing summary -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-widget\" style=\"border-left:3px solid var(--t);\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-widget-title\">\ud83d\udd2c Our Deposit Test<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Total deposits tested<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\">18<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Card avg time<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\" style=\"color:var(--ok);\"><90 sec<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">BCA avg time<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\" style=\"color:var(--ok);\">14 min<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Mandiri avg time<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\" style=\"color:var(--ok);\">31 min<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Deposit fees found<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\" style=\"color:var(--ok);\">$0 (all 18)<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Max withdrawal time<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\">22 hrs (XM side)<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Quick facts -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-widget\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-widget-title\">\u26a1 Deposit at a Glance<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Micro \/ Standard<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\" style=\"color:var(--ok);\">$5 minimum<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Ultra Low<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\" style=\"color:var(--t);\">$50 minimum<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Shares<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\">$10,000<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Deposit Fee<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\" style=\"color:var(--ok);\">Free (tested)<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Fastest Method<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\">Card (<90 sec)<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Min. Withdrawal<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\">$5<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Page nav -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-widget\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-widget-title\">\ud83d\udccb On This Page<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"xmd-widget-links\">\r\n <li><a href=\"#overview\">\u2192 Deposit Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#by-account\">\u2192 By Account Type<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#how-much\">\u2192 How Much to Deposit?<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#methods\">\u2192 All Payment Methods<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#how-to\">\u2192 Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#withdrawal\">\u2192 Withdrawal Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#compare\">\u2192 XM vs Other Brokers<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Deposit minimums quick ref -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-widget\">\r\n <div class=\"xmd-widget-title\">\ud83d\udcca Account Minimums<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Micro<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\" style=\"color:var(--ok);\">$5<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Standard<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\" style=\"color:var(--ok);\">$5<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Ultra Low Micro<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\" style=\"color:var(--t);\">$50<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Ultra Low Standard<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\" style=\"color:var(--t);\">$50<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"xmd-fact\"><span class=\"xmd-fact-label\">Shares<\/span><span class=\"xmd-fact-val\">$10,000<\/span><\/div>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=id&p=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"xmd-btn xmd-btn-teal xmd-btn-full\" style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;font-size:.83rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;\">Open Free Account \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Related -->\r\n <div class=\"xmd-widget\">\r\n <div 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