How Cashback Works

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

What is forex cashback (rebate)?

Forex cashback, or rebate, is a service that returns a portion of the spread or commission you pay on every trade. When you trade at an international broker, part of your trading cost comes back to you as cash.

The model works because brokers pay Introducing Broker (IB) partners a commission for referring clients. ForexCB is an official partner of Exness and HFM, and we pass a share of that commission back to you based on your trading volume.

Cashback is calculated automatically based on your lot volume — there is nothing extra to do. Over time the reduced trading cost meaningfully improves your bottom line.

Trader

Trades at the broker (spread paid)

Broker

Pays IB commission to ForexCB

ForexCB

Rebates a share of the commission back

Cashback returned

* Traders just trade normally — cashback is calculated and returned automatically.

Getting started

Step 1

Sign up and open an account

Create a free ForexCB account, then open a broker account via our link and link the two.

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 lot volume.

Auto-rebate in detail

How ForexCB returns your cashback

Auto-rebate

What ForexCB uses (every broker)

✓The broker's system calculates and pays out the rebate
✓We cannot alter the amount
✓Credited directly to your trading account in real time
✓No withdrawal requests or wait periods

Typical manual rebate

Other rebate sites

✗The operator calculates and pays rebates separately
✗Effective rebate rate is often opaque
✗Typically paid monthly with a delay
✗Requires withdrawal requests

* Every broker we support uses auto-rebate. Cashback is calculated and credited automatically per trade. View each individual trade's cashback breakdown on your dashboard.

Our transparency promise

Principles we stick to that most other cashback sites don't

We cannot touch the numbers

With auto-rebate, the broker's system calculates and pays your cashback. We have no technical way to reduce or alter your amount. There is no hidden 'what percentage of the IB commission does the operator actually pass on' question — it's all set by the broker.

Every trade is itemised

Your dashboard shows every trade: time, symbol, lot size, and the exact cashback earned. No opaque 'monthly totals' — the math is visible per trade, always.

Excluded trades are still shown

Trades that don't qualify (for example, held under the minimum time) are still listed on your history with a clear reason. You're never left wondering why a rebate didn't appear.

Broker comparison

Payout method, timing, and conditions across supported brokers

Item	Exness	HFM
Payout method	Auto-rebate (credited to trading account)	Auto-rebate (credited to trading account)
Cashback rate	Up to 40% of spread	From 6 USD/lot
Update timing	Real-time	After trade close
Minimum holding time	None	2 minutes
Destination	Direct to trading account	Direct to trading account
Trade history visibility	Real-time on dashboard	Available on dashboard

Frequently asked questions

How can you give cashback for free?

Brokers pay commission to their Introducing Broker (IB) partners for referring clients. ForexCB shares a portion of that IB commission with you — there is no cost to the trader.

Do trading conditions change if I use cashback?

No. Spreads, execution quality, and leverage are exactly the same as a regular account. Cashback is purely a bonus on top.

What is the difference between auto-rebate and manual rebate?

With auto-rebate, the broker's system calculates and credits the rebate to you directly. Manual rebate schemes have the cashback operator receive the IB commission and pay traders separately, which tends to be less transparent. ForexCB uses auto-rebate for every supported broker.

Do losing trades still earn cashback?

Yes. Cashback is based on trading volume (lots), not profit or loss. Losing trades earn the same cashback as winning trades.

Can I use cashback with my existing forex account?

You can by opening an additional account linked to ForexCB. For Exness this requires an IB change; for HFM you open a new additional account with our campaign ID. Your existing accounts remain untouched.

Are any trades excluded from cashback?

Each broker has a minimum holding time rule. Exness has no minimum. HFM excludes trades held under 2 minutes. You can see excluded trades labeled on your trade history.

Start earning cashback today

Free to sign up, takes a minute. Cashback builds with every trade.