Alpari Information

Founded in 2002, Alpari is regulated by the NBRB in Belarus and has eight global offices with operations on three continents. Alpari does not offer services for the residents from the USA, Japan, Canada, Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of Korea, European Union, United Kingdom, Syria, Sudan and Cuba.

Pros and Cons

Is Alpari Legit?

Yes. Alpari is regulated by National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB).

Regulated Country	Regulated by	Regulated Entity	License Type	License Number
	NBRB	Alpari Evrasia Limited Liability Company	Retail Forex License	УНП192637625

Market Instruments

Alpari offers trading in Forex, Metals, Commodities, Indices, Cryptos, and Stocks.

Account Types/Fees

Demo Account: Alpari provides a demo account that allows you to try out the financial markets without the risk of losing money.

Live Account: there are in total 3 types of live account: Pro ECN, ECN, and Standard. In the table below you can see the details. The minimum deposit ranges from $/€50 to $/€500, and other conditions such as leverage, spread, and commissions are also different.

Leverage

Alpari offers a maximum leverage of up to 1:3000 for the Pro ECN and ECN accounts, while 1:1000 for the Standard accounts. However, since leverage can magnify your profits, it can also result in a loss of capital, especially for inexperienced traders. Therefore, traders must choose the right amount according to their risk tolerance.

Trading Platforms

Alpari uses MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, which offer great flexibility, extensive charting tools and a user-friendly interface. Besides, Alpari offers a proprietary platform, which is available on desktop and mobile devices.

Deposit and Withdrawal

Alpari accepts deposits and withdrawals via credit/debit cards, e-wallets, bank wire transfers, and local payment solutions.

The minimum deposit amount depends on the trading account you choose, and can vary between $20 and $500. There's no maximum deposit restriction on Alpari.

You can withdraw as much as you like, as long as you use the same payment method that you used to deposit with. If you still have open positions, youll need to leave enough free margin in your account to cover the withdrawal and any extra fees that may occur.

Central Tanshi is a legally regulated forex pairs provider that was registered in Japan in 2002. It offers a variety of forex pairs through versatile trading platforms, with no minimum deposit required. In addition, it provides a leverage of 1:25 for individual customers and spreads starting from 0.1 pips.

However, it does not accept inquiries by phone number. Instead, you can only submit a contact form with your questions, and they will respond to your inquiries.

Pros and Cons

Is Central Tanshi Legit?

Yes, Central Tanshi is a legitimate provider of forex pairs. It holds a retail forex license issued by the Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA), bearing the license number Kanto Finance Director (Financial Business) No. 278.

In addition, it is a member of the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission of Japan.

In conclusion, Central Tanshi is reliable, and you can consider trading forex on its platforms.

Regulated Country	Current Status	Regulated Authority	Regulated Entity	License Type	License Number
	Regulated	Japan Financial Services Agency (FCA)	セントラル FX Co., Ltd.	Retail Forex License	Kanto Finance Director (Financial Business) No. 278

What Can I Trade on Central Tanshi?

Central Tanshi focuses on forex pairs trading. It offers many common forex pairs, and you can also find exotic forex pairs on its platform. The forex pairs it provides include USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, AUD/JPY, ZAR/JPY, GBP/USD, AUD/USD...

How to Open an Account?

You need to follow eight steps to register an account with Central Tanshi. All of these steps are quite easy, and detailed explanations for each are provided in its website.

1. Step 1: Enter your email address.
2. Step 2: Enter the verification code sent to the email address you provided.
3. Step 3: Fill in your personal information.
4. Step 4: Verify your identity using your smartphone. First, take a photo of your ID. Second, take aphoto of your face.
5. Step 5: Once the review is complete, a notification of account opening completion, along with your user ID and password, will be sent to your registered email address.
6. Step 6: Log in to your My Page and change your password for security reasons.
7. Step 7: Register your My Number on your My Page.
8. Step 8: Register your withdrawal bank account details on your My Page.

Leverage

The leverage offered by Central Tanshi differs between individual and corporate customers.

For individual customers, it is set at a fixed ratio of 1:25, which is considered conservative and safe, enabling you to trade securely based on your requirements.

On the other hand, for corporate customers, the leverage varies weekly based on market fluctuations, and it also differs for each type of currency pair.

Spread

The spreads offered by Central Tanshi also vary depending on the type of currency pair.

During certain trading hours, the spread for MXN/JPY can be as low as 0.1 pips, while during other periods, the spread for GBP/JPY can reach as high as 16.0 pips.

Other Fees

Central Tanshi does not charge any account maintenance fees or transaction fees.

However, if you need to send an issuing report by mail, there is a charge of 1,100 yen per report.

Additionally, for delivery services, there is a fee of 500 yen for every 10,000 units.

Trading Platform

Central Tanshi offers a proprietary platform available on mobile (smartphone and iPad), PC and Web.

The PC version comes with three additional options, including fast chart, Trade Plus, and a network trading system.

Deposit and Withdrawal

Payment Methods

Central Tanshi offers two types of deposit methods: click deposit and bank transfer deposit.

Click deposit utilizes your financial institution's online banking service for near-instant deposits. You must have an online banking agreement with one of the following financial institutions to use this method.

Bank transfer deposit allows you to fund your account through various methods such as bank counters, ATMs, and online banking. The transfer fees will be borne by you. Supported banks include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Nihonbashi Branch), Mizuho Bank (Kofunecho Branch), and Mitsubishi UFJ Bank.

Fees

Deposit: For click deposits, it is free. For transfer deposits, certain fees may be charged.

Withdrawal: Withdrawal in Japanese Yen is free, whereas withdrawals in other foreign currencies will incur some fees.

Additionally, withdrawal fees differ based on the banking institution.

Specifically, withdrawals through Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mizuho Bank, and the Main Branch of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank are free.

For other branches of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, a fee of 1,000 yen will be charged, and for other financial institutions, a fee of 1,500 yen will be imposed.