FBS
FBS is a globally popular forex and CFD broker founded in 2009 with over 27 million clients across 150 countries. Known for its very low minimum deposit of $1, generous promotional bonuses, and a wide range of account types including Cent accounts, FBS is particularly popular in Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Visit WebsiteMin. Deposit
$1
Spread From
0.5 pips
Regulation
CySEC, IFSC
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Overview
FBS was founded in 2009 and has grown to serve over 27 million clients across 150 countries, making it one of the most widely registered brokers globally. The broker is particularly popular in Southeast Asia — especially Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia — as well as Africa and Latin America. FBS offers a variety of account types including a Cent account with a $1 minimum deposit, making it accessible to traders with very small capital.
Pros
- Extremely low entry barrier: Start trading with just $1 on the Cent account
- Generous bonuses: Regular deposit bonuses, cashback, and trading contests
- Cent and Micro accounts: Perfect for learning with minimal real-money risk
- Wide presence in Southeast Asia: Strong multilingual support in Thai, Indonesian, Malay, and Vietnamese
- MT4 and MT5 support: Full MetaTrader 4 and 5 access on all account types
Cons
- CySEC + IFSC only: Regulatory coverage is limited — the main entity is Belize-regulated (IFSC), which is considered offshore
- High standard spreads: EUR/USD on Standard account can be above 2.0 pips
- Bonus conditions restrictive: Bonus funds have complex withdrawal conditions
- Limited instruments: Fewer instruments than major competitors
- No TradingView or cTrader: Platform diversity is limited to MT4/MT5 only
Spreads & Fees
Account Type | EUR/USD Spread | Commission | All-In Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Cent | From 1.0 pips | None | ~1.0 pips |
Micro | From 2.0 pips | None | ~2.0 pips |
Standard | From 0.5 pips | None | ~0.5 pips |
Zero Spread | From 0.0 pips | $20/lot | Varies |
Overnight (Swap) Fees: Standard rates; swap-free (Islamic) accounts available. Withdrawal Fees: Free for most methods. Inactivity Fee: None.
User Reviews8
Somchai T.
FBS เป็นโบรกเกอร์ที่ดีมากสำหรับคนไทย ฝากถอนง่าย รองรับ PromptPay และทีมงานพูดภาษาไทยได้ บัญชี Cent เหมาะสำหรับมือใหม่ที่มีทุนน้อย
Maria R.
FBS is great for new traders in my country. The $1 minimum and Cent account let me practice with real money. The bonuses are a nice extra though I read the conditions carefully.
James K.
The Belize regulation is a concern for me. Good trading conditions and low minimum deposit but I prefer brokers with stronger oversight like ASIC or FCA.
Rina W.
FBS has excellent support in Indonesian. Webinars and seminars are held regularly in Southeast Asia. Good for beginners who need local language support.
Nathan F.
The bonus conditions are very difficult to meet. I deposited to claim a bonus but couldn't withdraw it until I met the volume requirements. Read the small print carefully.
Aung M.
FBS trading contests are exciting and the prizes are real. I've won several smaller contests which gave me a nice boost to my account. The platform is stable and easy to use.
David L.
Standard account spreads are decent but not competitive with ECN brokers. The main appeal is the low deposit and bonuses. Not ideal for professional traders.
Lena S.
Good for learning forex trading at very low cost. The Cent account with $1 deposit means very little financial risk while you're learning. Reliable and honest broker.