Transparent, low cost
fx & cfd brokerage
Trade with the lowest commission in the industry,
no hidden fees, and A-book execution that's on your side.
Forex
Commodities
Indices
Crypto
Metals100K USD
Trade for less every
time you trade.
With an optional MarketMates membership, you’ll save on every trade with discounted commission + live education.
Why choose MarketMates?
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Match-Trader is a web-based and mobile trading platform designed for FX and CFD trading. It delivers a modern trading experience with integrated charting, fast execution, and built-in risk controls.
- Web-first, no installation
- Modern, intuitive interface
- Built-in TradingView charts
- Desktop, web and mobile
MetaTrader 5 is a multi-asset desktop, web, and mobile trading platform supporting FX, CFDs, futures, and equities. It features advanced charting, algorithmic trading via Expert Advisors, and deep broker integration, making it one of the most widely used trading platforms globally.
- Industry standard
- Familiar trading experience
- Expert Advisors (EA's)
- Desktop and mobile
Always, on your side
At MarketMates, we’re going back to the roots of what it means to be a broker, sitting in the middle between you, our traders, and our liquidity providers. Our job is simple: to get you the best pricing we possibly can.
To do this, we use advanced technology to source the most competitive rate at any moment, weighing quotes from multiple LPs, internal flow, spreads, past performance, and financing costs – all with no dealer intervention.
Secure funding with
0% deposit fee options
Free and fast local deposit by bank transfer. You can also fund with cryptocurrencies, or a variety of local methods.
MarketMates was founded in 2024 by Sam Eder and Bill Tsouvalas, two financial industry veterans determined to change the fx and CFD industry for the better.
MarketMates is licensed by the FSC (licence no GB 24202946) and forms part of the Accelerate group of financial companies, founded in 2010. Accelerates flagship brand, savvy.com.au, has a 4.9-star Feefo rating from over 6700 reviews.
Client funds are managed in strict compliance with client money laws and are maintained separately from the company’s own capital.
MarketMates is based at Accelerate HQ in Adelaide in Australia.
Founders, Sam Eder and
Bill Tsouvalas
MarketMates was founded in 2024 by Sam Eder and Bill Tsouvalas, two financial industry veterans determined to change the fx and CFD industry for the better.
MarketMates is licensed by the FSC (licence no GB 24202946) and forms part of the Accelerate group of financial companies, founded in 2010. Accelerates flagship brand, savvy.com.au, has a 4.9-star Feefo rating from over 6700 reviews.
Client funds are managed in strict compliance with client money laws and are maintained separately from the company’s own capital.
MarketMates is based at Accelerate HQ in Adelaide in Australia.
Demo and live account
Get started your way.
Start on a demo or live account and upgrade to a membership and save on every trade. Fair, transparent and always on your side.
Frequently asked questions.
What is MarketMates?
MarketMates is a licenced and regulated online trading platform operating out of Australia, that allows traders to place trades on forex, gold and other metals, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and shares.
Traders can use MarketMates for both retail brokerage and prop trading.
What is the membership option?
Traders have the choice to upgrade to a membership plan with MarketMates, which lets you pay less commission every time you trade. You’ll save a fortune over your trading lifetime.
You can find out more about membership here.
How do I open an account with MarketMates?
To open an account with MarketMates, you will need to complete your onboarding verification, which includes:
- Personal details
- ID verification
- Address verification
- Selfie/video verification
Once approved, you will able to fund and then trade on your account.
What markets can I trade with MarketMates?
MarketMates provides access to trade global markets including forex, gold and other metals indices, cryptocurrencies and commodities.
To view the full range of markets available, as well as live spreads and the leverage available, please browse the platform.
Note that MarketMates offers these markets as CFDs.
How do I deposit funds with MarketMates?
MarketMates has local client-segregated bank accounts in the UK, Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong.
We will receive deposits instantly in the UK and Singapore.
You can also deposit funds by wire transfer, Bitcoin or USDT, Credit Card or a variety of local payment options.
How do I withdraw funds from my MarketMates account?
Funds can be withdrawn to a bank account in the same name as your trading account or back to your crypto wallet.
- Free for a local bank transfer (UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia)
- US $8 for a global transfer
- 1% for BTC or USDT
What is A-book execution.
What A-book means at MarketMates
Trades are routed into the real market through our institutional liquidity partners
Why this matters
No conflict of interest between broker and trader. We are always on your side.
You get real market execution.
Your profits are yours to withdraw.
Fair pricing with depth beyond the top of the book.
