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Afterprime vs FXCM: GBPUSD

FXCM costs $9.80/lot on GBPUSD. Afterprime costs $6.43/lot. 35.0% lower, zero commission.

Start Trading GBPUSD

Afterprime GBPUSD

$6.43/lot

FXCM GBPUSD

$9.80/lot

You save per 100 lots

$337 @Afterprime

Afterprime vs FXCM GBPUSD Cost Comparison

Cost Component	Afterprime	FXCM
All-in spread (pip)	0.64	0.98
Commission	$0	Varies by account
Net cost per lot	$6.43	$9.80
Flow Rewards	−$0.50/lot	None
Net after Flow Rewards	$5.93/lot	$9.80/lot
Saving vs Afterprime	—	35.0% more expensive

Flow Rewards rebate of $0.50/lot is a structural edge paid back to active traders.Current month rate shown. Source: Forexbenchmark.com. Previous 7 Days Range. Incl. Commissions + Spreads.

This comparison uses FXCM's pricing for GBPUSD, verified by Forexbenchmark.com, which represents their lowest all-in cost offering.

Who Gets the Better Deal?

Scalpers / High Frequency

Afterprime wins on cost

At 35.0% lower cost per lot, Afterprime is materially cheaper for scalpers trading GBPUSD at volume. On 500 lots/month the cost difference is $1685.

Swing Traders

Overnight cost matters too

For traders holding positions overnight, swap rates are the secondary cost factor. Check GBPUSD swap rates for a direct overnight cost comparison.

Algo / EA Traders

Sub-50ms, zero commission

Sub-50ms execution and zero commissions make Afterprime a stronger choice for automated trading than FXCM.

Afterprime vs FXCM GBPUSD FAQs.

Is Afterprime cheaper than FXCM for GBPUSD?+

Yes. Based on current live data, Afterprime's all-in GBPUSD cost is $6.43/lot versus FXCM's $9.80/lot, a 35.0% difference. On 100 lots that's $337 in your favour.

Does FXCM charge commission on GBPUSD?+

FXCM's all-in cost includes spread and any applicable commission depending on account type. Afterprime charges $0 commission on all trades cost is entirely spread-based.

What is Afterprime's Flow Rewards and how does it affect the comparison?+

Flow Rewards is a structural rebate of up to $3/lot paid back to active traders. The current GBPUSD rate is $0.50/lot, bringing Afterprime's net cost to $5.93/lot.

How often is this data updated?+

Spread and cost data is sourced from Forexbenchmark.com's feed and reflects current market conditions. Data is refreshed approximately every 12 hours.

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