EBC Financial Group Overall rating
| Rating | Weight | |
| Popularity |
3.3
|
3 |
| Regulation |
5.0
|
2 |
| Pricing rating |
4.6
|
1 |
| User Rating |
Not rated
|
3 |
| Features |
Not rated
|
1 |
| Customer Support |
Not rated
|
1 |
Pros
- Licensed by top-tier regulators such as ASIC and FCA.
- Competitive forex spreads averaging 2.04 pips.
- Negative balance protection for most clients.
Cons
- No user reviews to assess client satisfaction.
- Relatively high swap rates.
- Limited asset classes; lacks ETFs and bonds.
We tested EBC Financial Group using real-money live accounts. Our unbiased reviews are based on data from live accounts, regulatory information, and customer feedback. Learn more about our process on our About Us page.
Trustworthiness & Regulation
EBC Financial Group, founded in 2020, operates under licenses from top regulators like ASIC and FCA. Despite these licenses, the broker does not currently accept new retail accounts. Clients under other jurisdictions, such as the Cayman Islands and Saint Vincent & Grenadines, face different leverage and protections.
Expert ratings place EBC Financial Group at 4.1 out of 5, with a ranking of 75th out of 815 brokers. This suggests strong regulation but also room for improvement.
| Company | Licenses & Regulations | Segregated Client Money | Deposit Compensation Scheme | Negative Balance Protection | Rebates | Max. Leverage Retail Clients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBC Financial Group (Australia) PTY Ltd* |
|
 |
|
|
30 : 1 | |
| EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd** |
|
up to £85,000
|
|
|
30 : 1 | |
| EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited |
|
|
|
|
500 : 1 | |
|
EBC Financial Group (SVG) LLC
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
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|
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2000 : 1 |
Deposit Insurance
EBC Financial Group provides deposit compensation schemes under the UK FCA license, protecting clients if the firm fails. This protection is unavailable in other jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands or Saint Vincent & the Grenadines.
Spreads and Costs
EBC Financial Group offers competitive spreads, averaging 2.04 pips in forex and 0.12 for commodities. These spreads are competitive with the market, though some brokers offer lower costs.
Combined Spread/Commission Costs by Asset Class Compared to Market Leading Brokers
| Broker - Account Type | Crypto Average | Forex Average | Indices Average | Commodities Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBC Financial Group – Standard | - | 2.04 | - | 0.12 |
| FBS – Standard | 24.41 | 2.13 | - | 0.19 |
| IC Markets – Standard | 9.29 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 0.10 |
| RoboForex – Pro | - | 1.92 | - | 0.10 |
| FxPro – Standard | - | 2.56 | 3.68 | - |
| ThinkMarkets – Standard | 24.73 | 3.80 | 3.02 | 0.20 |
| IG – Standard | 51.55 | 2.16 | 3.23 | 0.23 |
Crypto averages comprise (BTCUSD, ETHUSD), forex averages comprise (EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPJPY, EURGBP, AUDNZD, CADCHF), indices averages comprise (US30, AUS200), and commodities average comprises (XAUUSD, XAGUSD) and that data is sampled every 10 seconds for 24 hours to calculate the average (data taken for our real-time Spreads Analyser tool).
Swap Rates/Financing Fees
Swap rates are the costs of holding positions overnight. EBC Financial Group's average swap rate is -2.94, which is competitive but higher than some leading brokers like IC Markets.
| Broker | Best | Average | NZDUSD Swap Short | NZDUSD Swap Long | USDJPY Swap Short | USDJPY Swap Long | XAUUSD Swap Short | XAUUSD Swap Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBC Financial Group | - | -2.94 | -0.13 | -0.12 | -2.93 | 0.86 | 15.91 | -31.23 |
| FBS | - | -4.38 | -0.14 | -0.06 | -2.87 | 0.63 | 6.05 | -29.90 |
| IC Markets | Best | -2.27 | -0.10 | -0.14 | -2.59 | 1.25 | 20.78 | -32.84 |
| RoboForex | - | -5.81 | -0.23 | -0.30 | -3.56 | 1.22 | -3.00 | -29.00 |
| FxPro | - | -4.03 | -0.14 | -0.15 | -3.33 | 1.02 | 19.15 | -40.75 |
| ThinkMarkets | - | -3.27 | -0.14 | -0.14 | -2.61 | 1.08 | 19.57 | -37.37 |
| IG | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Education
EBC Financial Group offers a range of educational resources to support both novice and experienced traders. These include webinars, market analysis, and trading guides. The broker also provides tutorials on the MetaTrader 4 platform and tips for risk management, ensuring traders are well-informed before executing trades.
Promotions
EBC Financial Group offers occasional promotions for new clients, such as deposit bonuses or cashback offers. Currently, the broker is running a limited-time offer where clients can receive up to a 20% bonus on their initial deposit. Promotions vary by region and are subject to regulatory restrictions, so clients should review the terms on the broker's website.
Comparison to other Brokers
Compared to other brokers, EBC Financial Group offers strong regulation and competitive spreads, particularly for forex and commodities. However, the lack of user reviews and limited asset classes could be a drawback for some traders. Swap rates are in line with leading brokers, making it suitable for traders who hold overnight positions.
Trading Platforms - Mobile, Desktop, Automated
| Platform | Type | Automated Trading | Programming Language | Ease of Learnability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT 4 | Desktop, Mobile, Web | Yes | MQL4 | Moderate |
| MT 5 | Desktop, Mobile, Web | Yes | MQL5 | Moderate |
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is available across multiple platforms and supports automated trading through Expert Advisors (EAs). Its advanced charting tools and ease of use make it a popular choice for traders of all levels.
Available Leverage
EBC Financial Group offers leverage up to 500:1 for retail clients trading under the Cayman Islands or Saint Vincent & Grenadines entities. Leverage for institutional clients under the FCA license is capped at 100:1.
Prohibited Countries
EBC Financial Group does not offer services to residents of several countries, including the USA, North Korea, and Russia. Clients should verify eligibility before opening an account.
EBC Financial Group Account types
| Standard | Pro | |
| Maximum leverage | 500:1 | |
| Mobile Platform | MT4 Mobile | |
| Trading platform | MT4 | |
| Spread Type | Variable Spread | |
| Minimum Deposit | 48 | 5000 |
| Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 | |
| Trailing Stops | | |
| Scalping Allowed | | |
| Hedging Allowed | | |
| Islamic Accounts | | |
| Standard | |
| Maximum leverage | 500:1 |
| Trading platform | MT4 |
| Mobile platform | MT4 Mobile |
| Spread type | Variable Spread |
| Minimum deposit | 48 |
| Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 |
| Trailing Stops | |
| Scalping Allowed | |
| Hedging Allowed | |
| Islamic Accounts |
|
| Pro | |
| Maximum leverage | 500:1 |
| Trading platform | MT4 |
| Mobile platform | MT4 Mobile |
| Spread type | Variable Spread |
| Minimum deposit | 5000 |
| Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 |
| Trailing Stops | |
| Scalping Allowed | |
| Hedging Allowed | |
| Islamic Accounts |
|
EBC Financial Group Web traffic
Our web traffic data is sourced from SimilarWeb and sums the traffic data of all websites associated with a broker. Organic visits are visits the broker didn't pay for, based on the available data. This data updates once monthly and can be based on data purchased from internet service providers, traffic metrics sourced by a third party such as Google Analytics that the company chooses to share with SimilarWeb, etc.
| Websites |
ebc.com
ebcfin.co.uk
|
| Organic monthly visits | 107,134 (99%) |
| Organic traffic rank | 131 out of 943 (Forex Brokers) |
| Paid monthly visits | 790 (1%) |
| Total monthly visits | 107,924 |
| Bounce rate | 55% |
| Pages per visit | 2.11 |
| Average visit duration | 00:01:00.9580000 |
EBC Financial Group Profile
| Company Name | EBC Financial Group |
| Categories | Forex Brokers, Forex Rebates |
| Primary Category | Forex Brokers |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Office Locations | Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Cayman Islands, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom |
| Account Currency | USD |
| Support Languages | Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese |
| Funding Methods | Bank Wire, China Union Pay, Credit/Debit Card, SticPay, Tether (USDT) |
| Financial Instruments | Forex, Indices, Oil/Energies, Metals |
| Prohibited Countries | Iran, United States |
24 hour support
Segregated Accounts
Islamic Accounts
Accepts Canadian clients
Accepts Japanese Clients
Non expiring demo
Trading API
Cent accounts
Negative balance protection
Social trading
Regulatory deposit insurance
Trailing stops
Bonuses
Fixed spread
Variable spread
EBC Financial Group User Rating
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EBC Financial Group Cashback rebates
| Standard | Pro | |
| Forex | 0.30 Pips | $0.50 Per Lot |
| Oil / Energies | 0.30 Pips | $0.50 Per Lot |
| Metals | 0.30 Pips | $0.50 Per Lot |
| Shares / Equities | $0.002 Per Lot | |
| Indices | 0.30 Pips | $0.50 Per Lot |
| Payment Options |
Monthly Cash Back
| |
| Standard | |
| Forex | 0.30 Pips |
| Oil / Energies | 0.30 Pips |
| Metals | 0.30 Pips |
| Shares / Equities | $0.002 Per Lot |
| Indices | 0.30 Pips |
| Payment Options |
Monthly Cash Back
|
| Pro | |
| Forex | $0.50 Per Lot |
| Oil / Energies | $0.50 Per Lot |
| Metals | $0.50 Per Lot |
| Shares / Equities | $0.002 Per Lot |
| Indices | $0.50 Per Lot |
| Payment Options |
Monthly Cash Back
|
Notes
What are EBC Financial Group rebates?
Many traders initially believe there must be higher costs elsewhere to compensate, however they soon find there is no catch and Forex rebates truly reduce the costs of the transaction and improve their bottom line.
How do EBC Financial Group rebates work?
When you link a new or existing forex trading account to us the broker pays us part of their spread or commission profit for every trade you make as compensation for referring a customer to them. We then share the majority of our revenue with you, paying you a cash rebate for each trade you make as thank you for signing up with us.Unlike some of our competitors your spreads will never increase as a result of using our service! The only difference is: as our client you earn extra cash per trade, making trading through us more profitable than opening direct with the broker. Founded in 2007, we are the original and leading provider of forex rebates. We pay rebates to over 100,000 accounts and traders love our helpful 24 hour live chat, telephone and email support.
How much EBC Financial Group rebates can I earn?
EBC Financial Group Regulation / Money Protection
| Company | Licenses & Regulations | Segregated Client Money | Deposit Compensation Scheme | Negative Balance Protection | Rebates | Max. Leverage Retail Clients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBC Financial Group (Australia) PTY Ltd* |
|
|
|
|
30 : 1 | |
| EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd** |
|
up to £85,000
|
|
|
30 : 1 | |
| EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited |
|
|
|
|
500 : 1 | |
|
EBC Financial Group (SVG) LLC
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
|
|
|
|
|
2000 : 1 |
Please note:
EBC Financial Group (Australia) PTY Ltd* holds a license with Australia's ASIC but currently is not accepting new accounts applications.
EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd** holds a license with the UK's FCA but currently is unavailable for retail traders and accepts new accounts applications only for professional traders. Traders classified as professional traders will waive the right to NBP.
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