How Cashback Works

A clear explanation of how forex cashback (rebates) is earned and why our rebates are fully transparent.

What Is Forex Cashback (Rebate)?

Forex cashback (rebate) is a service where, every time a trader places a trade, a portion of the spread or commission is returned as cash. Every trade you place with a forex broker incurs a spread cost, and part of that cost comes back to you as cashback.

The mechanism is simple: when you trade with a forex broker we partner with, a rebate (cashback) is automatically returned to you. ForexCB is an official partner of Exness, HFM, and XS.com, and a rebate based on your trading volume is credited back to traders automatically.

Cashback is generated automatically based on your trading volume (lot size), so there is no special procedure required on your end. It effectively lowers your trading costs, and by easing the spread burden, it leads to improved trading returns over the long run.

For the basic concept behind forex cashback, see our What Is Forex Cashback? article.

Trader

Trades with the broker (spread cost incurred)

Broker

Cashback accrues on every trade you make

ForexCB

The cashback is credited back to you

Cashback rebate

* You just trade as usual — cashback is calculated and credited automatically.

How to Get Started

Step 1

Free Sign-Up & Account Opening

Create an account on ForexCB, then open and link an FX account with a supported broker.

Step 2

Trade As Usual

Trade like you always do. No special steps required.

Step 3

Receive Cashback

Cashback is calculated and paid automatically based on your trading volume.

What Is the Auto-Rebate System?

How ForexCB returns your cashback

Auto-Rebate

Used by ForexCB (every broker)

✓The broker's system calculates and pays out the rebate automatically
✓The operator cannot manipulate the amount
✓Credited automatically by the broker (to your trading account or cashback wallet)
✓No withdrawal requests or wait periods

Typical Manual Rebate Method

Other sites

✗The operator calculates and pays rebates separately
✗Rebate rate tends to be opaque
✗Typically closes at month-end and pays out the following month
✗Requires a withdrawal request

* Every broker we support uses the auto-rebate method. Cashback per trade is calculated and credited automatically.
You can check the details of every trade on your dashboard.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Transparency principles unique to ForexCB that other sites don't offer

A System Where the Amount Can't Be Manipulated

Every broker we support uses the auto-rebate method, so your cashback amount is calculated and paid directly by the broker's own system. It is technically impossible for us to reduce or manipulate that amount. Unlike typical cashback sites, there is no hidden question about how the rebate amount is worked out.

Every Trade Is Itemized

On your dashboard, you can check — trade by trade — exactly when you traded, which currency pair, how many lots, and how much cashback was generated. Rather than an opaque lump-sum payout, itemized details are published for every single trade, so the basis for each amount is always clear.

Excluded Trades Are Shown, Not Hidden

Trades that don't qualify for cashback — for example, because they didn't meet the minimum holding time — are still shown in your trade history on your dashboard. You can see at a glance why a given trade didn't earn cashback, so there's no room for doubt or distrust.

Cashback Comparison by Broker

Payout method, timing, and conditions compared across brokers

Item	Exness	HFM	XS.com
Payout Method	Auto-rebate (credited automatically to trading account)	Auto-rebate (credited automatically to trading account)	Auto-rebate (accumulates in XS.com cashback wallet)
Cashback Rate	Up to 40% of the spread	From 6 USD/lot	MT5: 44% of Spread / MT4: Fixed Rebate
Update Timing	Credited the next day	Automatically transferred around 23:00–00:00 UTC once your trading account balance reaches $1 or more	—
Minimum Holding Time	None (0 seconds)	1 minute	—
Payout Destination	Credited directly to your trading account (auto-rebate)	Transferred to your trading account	XS.com cashback wallet (ForexCB never holds your funds)
Trade History Visibility	Automatically updated on your dashboard	Available on your dashboard	Dashboard display in preparation

Information verified: July 15, 2026 (rates and conditions are subject to change — check the official broker website for the latest information)

Frequently Asked Questions About How Cashback Works

Why can I get cashback for free?

Forex brokers pay commission to their referral partners (IB) for referring traders. ForexCB shares a portion of that commission with traders, so there is no cost to you whatsoever.

Do trading conditions become worse if I receive cashback?

No. Trading conditions — spread, execution quality, leverage, and so on — are exactly the same as a regular account. Cashback is simply an added benefit on top.

What's the difference between the auto-rebate method and the manual rebate method?

With the auto-rebate method, the broker's own system automatically calculates the rebate amount and pays it directly to the trader. With the manual rebate method, the operator calculates and pays it independently, which tends to make the amount less transparent. ForexCB uses the auto-rebate method for every broker we support.

Do I still get cashback on trades that end in a loss?

Yes. Cashback is generated based on trading volume (lot size) regardless of whether a trade wins or loses. You still receive cashback on losing trades.

Can I receive cashback on an FX account I already have?

Yes — you can receive cashback by opening an additional account and linking it to ForexCB. If a partner code or campaign ID field appears during signup, enter the one shown on the broker's page. Your existing account can continue to be used as it is.

Are there any trades that don't qualify for cashback?

Each broker has its own minimum holding time requirement. Exness has no restriction (0 seconds); for HFM, trades held under 1 minute may be excluded. You can check the details in your trade history on your dashboard.

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