Exness vs CMC Markets: Which Partnership Program is Better?

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Partnership analysis
Key Advantages	High CPA and Revenue SharePartners can earn up to $1,850 per qualified trader under the CPA model or up to 40% of the spread revenue through the IB program. Lifetime PayoutsThe Introducing Broker program offers lifetime payouts based on the trading volume generated by referred clients. Extensive Loyalty RewardsExness features a comprehensive Partner Loyalty Program that rewards top-performing partners with luxury prizes, including sports cars, international trips, and high-end electronics.	Extensive Market AccessPartners can promote over 12,000 tradable instruments across multiple asset classes, including forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Flexible Remuneration ModelsThe partner program offers competitive CPA payouts starting from $300, alongside tailored, multi-tier rebate structures for Introducing Brokers. Advanced Platform EcosystemClients benefit from the proprietary Next Generation platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and TradingView integration, catering to diverse trading preferences.
Considerations	Geographical RestrictionsExness does not accept new clients from certain jurisdictions, such as Singapore, which may limit partner acquisition in those regions. Complex Prize QualificationsThe Partner Loyalty Program requires meeting specific lifetime trading volume targets, active client thresholds, and cumulative volume percentages to qualify for rewards. Limited Platform VarietyWhile Exness offers MetaTrader 5 and its proprietary web and mobile terminals, it does not explicitly list MetaTrader 4 or cTrader in the provided documentation.	Variable CPA ThresholdsWhile CPA payouts start at $300, specific qualification criteria and trading thresholds must be met before commissions are released. Complex Account StructuresThe distinction between standard CFD accounts and FX Active accounts may require partners to provide additional guidance to their referrals. Institutional FocusSome of the more advanced liquidity and API solutions are tailored specifically for institutional clients rather than standard retail IBs.
Entity & registration
Registered entity	Seychelles	United Kingdom
Headquarters	Cyprus	United Kingdom
Offshore entity	British Virgin Islands	Bermuda
Regulatory licences
Regulatory Status	Highly Regulated	Highly Regulated
Regulatory licences	FCACYSECCMA KENYAFSCAFSA SEYCHELLESFSC BVI	FCABAFINASICMASDFSABMA
Key affiliate snapshot
Payout Frequency	Daily	Not Disclosed
Tracking Method	S2S / postback	Cookie
Withdrawal Methods	Not Disclosed	Wire transferVisaMastercardSkrillNeteller Crypto
Sub-IB Tiers	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Last verified	Aug 2, 2026	Aug 2, 2026
Commission Structure
RevShare (% of spread/commission)	Up to 40%	Not Disclosed
CPA Model	Up to $1850	Up to $300
Hybrid Model	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Tracking & Integrations
Attribution model	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Cross-device tracking	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Affiliate cookie duration	Lifetime	Not Disclosed
Tech Stack Readiness	S2S Postback	API
Marketing & Creatives
Landing pages	Not Disclosed	Available
Banners	Not Disclosed	Available
Educational materials	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Promo codes	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Widgets	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
IB Support
Dedicated account manager	Not Disclosed	Available
Sub-IB tracking tools	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Custom partner conditions	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Client Trading Conditions
Trading Platforms	MT5WebTrader	MT4MT5WebTraderTradingView
Tradable markets & scope	CommoditiesCrypto CfdsForexIndicesStocks	BondsCommoditiesCrypto CfdsEtfForexIndicesStocks≈ 12000 instruments
Min Deposit (FTD)	Not Disclosed	$0
Max Leverage	1:2000	1:200
Execution model	Not Disclosed	NDD
Avg EURUSD Spread	0.6 pips	0 pips
Spread type	Not Disclosed	Variable
ECN commission (per lot)	Not Disclosed	$2 per lot
Bonus campaigns	Available	Not Disclosed
Swap-Free / Islamic Accounts	Available	Not Disclosed
Crypto deposits (traders)	Not Disclosed	Available
Reduced-KYC onboarding	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Investment Programs
PAMM / MAM System	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Compliance & Geo
Restricted Countries	Singapore	Not Disclosed
US Clients Acceptance	Not accepted	Not accepted

Exness vs CMC Markets: Which Forex Affiliate & IB Program is Better?