Independent broker researchIssue 027Vol. IV
027Vol. IVJuly 7, 2026
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Cost research

GCI fees, minimum deposit and cost checks

Use this page as a focused research note for GCI. It summarizes current InvestorTrip broker database fields and shows what to verify before opening or funding an account.

Minimum deposit

$500

Current database field; verify with the broker before funding.

Fee detail

Some fields

Use the broker's current fee schedule for final costs.

Cost tool

Scenario only

Model assumptions, then confirm live spreads and fees.

GCI fee fields

These are the fee-related fields currently visible in InvestorTrip's broker database. They are not a live fee schedule.

Minimum deposit
$500
Fee summary
GCI offers competitive spreads starting at 0.2 pips on major forex pairs. The broker charges low commissions on ECN accounts and provides transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Swap rates are applied to positions held overnight, with rates varying based on the instrument traded. GCI’s swap rates are competitive, and swap-free accounts are available for traders following Islamic principles. GCI charges inactivity fees on accounts that remain dormant for an extended period. Traders should ensure that their accounts are active to avoid these additional charges.

Cost checklist

  1. 1Open the broker's current fee schedule and save the URL.
  2. 2Check spreads, commissions, swaps, withdrawal fees, inactivity fees and FX conversion fees.
  3. 3Match costs to the account type and platform you would actually use.
  4. 4Confirm whether advertised zero-commission terms are offset by spreads or other charges.
  5. 5Use InvestorTrip's cost calculator as a scenario tool, not as live broker pricing.

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