# Provenance stamped 2026-10-07 (roadmap#943): written by an API Evangelist sweep (dated 2026-06-13 by the file itself), not
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generated: '2026-06-13'
specification: API Commons Plans
specificationVersion: '0.1'
schema: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/interface-research/main/schema/api-commons.yml#/$defs/Plans
provider: FOREX.com
providerId: forex-com
created: '2026-06-13'
modified: '2026-06-13'
reconciled: true
tags:
  - Forex
  - CFD Trading
  - Trading
  - Algorithmic Trading
description: >-
  FOREX.com API access is bundled with a live trading account — there is no separate
  API subscription fee. Costs arise through trading spreads and, on RAW Pricing accounts,
  per-trade commissions. An AppKey is required to activate API access and is provisioned
  by contacting FOREX.com support (typically 3 business days). Both Spread-Only and RAW
  Pricing account types are REST API compatible.
sources:
  - https://www.forex.com/en-us/trading-accounts/spread-only-account/
  - https://www.forex.com/en-us/trading-accounts/raw-pricing-account/
  - https://www.forex.com/en/trading-tools/api-trading/
  - https://www.forexbrokers.com/guides/best-api-brokers
plans:
  - id: forex-com-spread-only
    name: Spread-Only Account (API)
    type: free
    description: >-
      Commission-free forex and CFD trading with costs embedded in the bid/ask spread.
      REST API access is included; there is no per-call API fee. Average spread on EUR/USD
      is approximately 1.00 pip. Minimum deposit $100; FOREX.com recommends $2,500.
    entries:
      - label: API access
        name: api_access
        type: free
        metric: account
        limit: -1
        timeFrame: month
        geo: global
        unit: 1
        price: '0.00'
        userMultiplied: false
    elements:
      - name: REST API access to all trading endpoints
      - name: Real-time streaming prices via Lightstreamer
      - name: Historical OHLC price data (up to 4,000 records per request)
      - name: Order execution across 80+ forex and CFD markets
      - name: Account, balance, margin, position, and trade history access
      - name: No per-call API fees — costs embedded in spread
      - name: AppKey activation required (contact support.en@forex.com)
  - id: forex-com-raw-pricing
    name: RAW Pricing Account (API)
    type: usage
    description: >-
      Tighter raw interbank spreads starting from 0.2 pips on EUR/USD, with a commission
      of $7 USD per $100,000 USD notional traded. REST API access is included; there is no
      separate API subscription fee. Minimum deposit $100; FOREX.com recommends $2,500.
    entries:
      - label: Commission per $100k notional traded
        name: commission_per_100k
        type: usage
        metric: trade
        limit: -1
        timeFrame: trade
        geo: global
        unit: 100000
        price: '7.00'
        userMultiplied: false
    elements:
      - name: REST API access to all trading endpoints
      - name: Raw interbank spreads from 0.2 pips on EUR/USD
      - name: $7 USD commission per $100,000 USD notional traded
      - name: Real-time streaming prices via Lightstreamer
      - name: Historical OHLC price data (up to 4,000 records per request)
      - name: Order execution across 80+ forex and CFD markets
      - name: Account, balance, margin, position, and trade history access
      - name: AppKey activation required (contact support.en@forex.com)
  - id: forex-com-fix-institutional
    name: FIX API (Institutional)
    type: negotiated
    description: >-
      Institutional FIX API offering lower latency by sourcing liquidity locally in London,
      Tokyo, and New York. Pricing and terms are negotiated directly with FOREX.com's
      institutional sales team. Designed for high-volume algorithmic traders, prime brokers,
      and liquidity aggregators.
    entries:
      - label: Negotiated institutional pricing
        name: negotiated
        type: negotiated
        metric: account
        limit: -1
        timeFrame: month
        geo: global
        unit: 1
        price: negotiated
        userMultiplied: false
    elements:
      - name: FIX protocol connectivity
      - name: Local liquidity sourcing in London, Tokyo, and New York
      - name: Lower latency than REST API
      - name: Direct integration with FOREX.com institutional liquidity
      - name: Dedicated account management and technical support
x-canonical:
  generated: '2026-10-08'
  vocabulary: all/0-working/economics/plans-canonical.yml
  models:
  - free
  - metered
  - negotiated
  units:
  - object
  - transaction
  plans:
  - name: Spread-Only Account (API)
    access: free
    model: free
    model_how: derived
    units:
    - object
    periods:
    - month
  - name: RAW Pricing Account (API)
    access: other
    model: metered
    model_how: stated
    units:
    - transaction
    periods:
    - other
  - name: FIX API (Institutional)
    access: other
    model: negotiated
    model_how: derived
    units:
    - object
    periods:
    - month