XM EU (CySEC) caps retail leverage at 1:30 on forex majors, offers no monetary bonuses, but provides ICF investor compensation up to €20,000. XM Global (Belize FSC) offers leverage up to 1:1000 and the country-specific deposit bonus, but does not have ICF coverage.
Direct answer
These are two legally separate XM Group entities, supervised by different regulators with different rule sets. Which one you contract with is determined automatically by your country of residence at signup. EU residents are routed to XM EU; non-EU/UK residents to XM Global.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | XM EU | XM Global |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator | CySEC (Cyprus, EU) | FSC Belize |
| Investor compensation | ICF up to €20,000 | None (broker-level safeguards only) |
| Max retail leverage (FX majors) | 1:30 | Up to 1:1000 |
| Negative balance protection | Yes (regulatory) | Yes (group policy) |
| Monetary bonuses | Prohibited | $30 no deposit + deposit promos |
| Account types | Standard, Micro, Ultra Low | Standard, Micro, Ultra Low, Shares |
| Min deposit | $5 | $5 |
Which is “better”?
It depends on what you value. EU clients gain ICF protection and lower leverage caps that limit blow-up risk. Global clients gain the bonus, higher leverage and a wider product set, in exchange for relying on Belize FSC oversight. Neither is universally superior; both are legitimate.
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Country-specific deposit bonus ? Members Area verification required ? Bonus credit is not cash
FAQ
What is the difference between an XM EU account and an XM Global account?
XM EU (CySEC) caps retail leverage at 1:30 on forex majors, offers no monetary bonuses, but provides ICF investor compensation up to €20,000. XM Global (Belize FSC) offers leverage up to 1:1000 and the country-specific deposit bonus, but does not have ICF coverage.
Can I choose the entity?
No. Routing is by residency. You cannot open an XM Global account if you are an EU resident through standard signup, and vice versa.
What happens if I move between EU and non-EU?
XM has a documented entity-transfer process. Contact support before moving funds; transfers between entities require a fresh KYC pass.
Related XM guides
- What is XM and what is XM Global?
- XM Licenses and Regulation
- Is XM regulated by FCA, CySEC and ASIC?
- What does XM’s Belize / Mauritius / Seychelles licence mean?
- What is XM’s maximum leverage?