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How to check the swap fees on MT5?

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Easily check the swap fees on our platform. Go to the Symbol Info section in the cTrader app or Web platform to view the applicable costs for your trades.


Checking the swap fees on MT5 Desktop 🖥️

Step-by-step

  • Open MetaTrader 5 (MT5).
    If the symbol list isn’t visible, go to View → Market Watch or press Ctrl+M.

  • In Watchlist, locate the symbol you want to check (e.g., BTC/USD) and right-click it.

  • From the context menu, select Specification.

  • The Contract Specification window opens.
    Review Swap long and Swap short (and Swap type)—these are the swap values for long and short positions.


Checking the swap fees on MT5 Mobile📱

Step-by-step

  • Open the app and go to Quotes (your watchlist).

  • Tap the instrument you want (e.g., BTC/USD).

  • Choose Details.

  • Scroll to the Symbol Info section.

  • Check Swap long and Swap short for the swap fees.


IMPORTANT

  • Negative values mean you pay swap

  • Positive values mean you receive swap.

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