IC Standard vs Raw Spread: which account is cheaper with cashback?
IC offers two main MT4/MT5 account types. Both earn cashback with ProRebateFX: up to $2.00 per lot on Standard and up to $1.00 per lot on Raw Spread. Which one is cheaper depends on how you trade.
How the two accounts are priced
| Standard | Raw Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wider (broker markup included) | Very tight, from 0.0 pips |
| Commission | None | Charged per lot (check IC's current pricing) |
| ProRebateFX cashback | Up to $2.00 / lot | Up to $1.00 / lot |
Your real cost per lot
Use this simple formula for each account:
Real cost = (average spread in pips × pip value) + commission − cashback
On EURUSD, one pip on one standard lot is worth $10. Check the average spread you actually get in MT4/MT5 at the times you trade, then plug in the numbers. Cashback lowers the cost on both accounts: $2.00 is about 0.2 pip on Standard.
Which traders usually prefer Raw Spread?
- Scalpers and high-frequency traders who need the tightest spreads
- EA and copy-trading users who open many trades
- Traders who want a fixed, predictable commission
Which traders usually prefer Standard?
- Beginners who want simple pricing with no separate commission
- Swing traders who trade less often and hold positions longer
- Traders who want the highest cashback per lot
Can I have both?
Yes. You can open several IC accounts through our link and add each one in your dashboard, choosing Standard or Raw Spread for each. Cashback is calculated separately from the IC partner report for every account.
Frequently asked questions
Do Raw Spread accounts get cashback?
Yes. Raw Spread accounts on MT4/MT5 earn up to $1.00 per lot with ProRebateFX.
Why is the cashback lower on Raw Spread?
IC pays partners less per lot on Raw Spread accounts because the spread is already very low, so the cashback we can share is smaller.
Can I switch from Standard to Raw Spread?
You can open an additional Raw Spread account through our link and add it in your dashboard.
Get up to $2.00 back per lot on IC Standard accounts and $1.00 on Raw Spread. Free to join, paid on the 15th of every month via PayPal.
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Risk warning: Forex and CFD trading carries a high level of risk due to leverage and may result in the loss of all your capital. ProRebateFX is an introducing partner of IC and is not a broker. IC does not accept residents of the US, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, Iran or North Korea.