Do forex brokers charge commissions on top of spreads?

Some forex brokers build all their fees into the spread and advertise “no commission” trading, while others charge a separate commission per trade on top of a tighter, raw spread. On commission accounts, you might see spreads close to 0.0–0.2 pips on major pairs, plus a fee per lot, which can work out cheaper for active or high‑volume traders. Standard accounts with no explicit commission usually have slightly wider spreads, so you pay indirectly each time you open and close a position. The overall cost depends on your lot size, trading frequency, and the broker’s exact structure. When comparing brokers, calculate the total round‑turn cost in monetary terms instead of focusing only on whether commissions are shown separately.