Vantage Account Types
Standard STP, Raw ECN and Pro ECN — the three live account tiers Vantage offers, compared side by side.
Open Account →Vantage offers three live account types: Standard STP (spread-only from 1.0 pips, from USD 50), Raw ECN (spreads from 0.0 pips plus USD 3.00 per lot per side, from USD 50) and Pro ECN (from 0.0 pips at USD 1.50 per lot per side, from USD 10,000). All run on MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5.
How the three Vantage account tiers differ
- Standard STP is spread-only — no separate commission is charged; EUR/USD spreads start from 1.0 pips.
- Raw ECN prices from 0.0 pips and charges commission of USD 3.00 per standard lot per side (USD 6.00 round turn).
- Pro ECN prices from 0.0 pips and charges USD 1.50 per standard lot per side (USD 3.00 round turn).
- Both Standard STP and Raw ECN open from a USD 50 minimum deposit; Pro ECN requires USD 10,000.
- ProTrader, Vantage's TradingView-powered platform, is unlocked from a USD 200 deposit on any account type.
- All account types run on the same MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 infrastructure, so switching later does not mean changing platform.
- A swap-free variant can be requested on eligible accounts and removes the overnight swap without changing the spread or commission.
Vantage account types compared
| Account | Minimum deposit | Spread from | Commission | Suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard STP | USD 50 | from 1.0 pips (EUR/USD) | None | Beginners who prefer one all-in price |
| Raw ECN | USD 50 | 0.0 pips | USD 3.00 per lot per side | Active traders who want raw pricing |
| Pro ECN | USD 10,000 | 0.0 pips | USD 1.50 per lot per side | High-volume and professional traders |
Frequently asked questions
Which Vantage account type should a beginner choose?
Standard STP suits most beginners — one all-in spread with no separate commission line to track.
Can I change account type later?
Yes. Opening a second account under the same profile is normal, and each account keeps the minimum deposit and terms of its own type.
Does account type affect the platform?
No — Standard STP, Raw ECN and Pro ECN all run on the same MetaTrader 4 / MetaTrader 5 infrastructure, plus ProTrader from a USD 200 deposit. What changes is the cost model.