Forex Rebate Calculator — Cashback Per Lot
Rebates pay between $2–$8 per standard lot on every trade you make — win or lose — directly cutting your effective spread cost. Enter your monthly lot volume and rebate rate to see exact monthly and annual cashback income, plus how much it reduces your cost per lot. Even a part-time trader doing 20 lots per month earns $480–$1,920 per year in free cash without changing a single trade.
Updated · Reviewed by Foysal Mostafa
Standard lots traded monthly
Typical range: $2–$8/lot
Rebate Earnings
Daily
$25.00
5.0 lots/day
Monthly
$500.00
100 lots × $5
Annual
$6,000.00
monthly × 12
Typical Broker Rebate Rates
* Rates are approximate. Actual rebates vary by volume tier and account type.
Why Use the Rebate Calculator?
Rebates are free money paid on every lot you trade regardless of whether trades win or lose — they directly reduce your effective spread cost. This calculator shows your exact monthly and annual rebate earnings from your trading volume, helping you decide if switching to a rebate broker or signing up for a cashback program is worth it.
Formula Used
Rebate Earnings = Lots Traded × Rebate Per LotWorked Example
You trade 80 standard lots of EUR/USD per month. Rebate rate = $4 per lot. Monthly rebate = 80 × $4 = $320. Annual = $3,840. At a 1-pip spread ($10/lot), your gross spread cost is 80 × $10 = $800/month. After rebate: net spread cost = $800 − $320 = $480/month — a 40% reduction in your largest trading cost without changing your strategy at all.
How to Use the Rebate Calculator — Step by Step
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Enter your monthly lot volume
Input the total number of standard lots you trade per month on average. If you trade mini lots (0.1), divide your trade count by 10 to convert to standard lots.
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Enter your rebate per lot
Input the cashback rate your rebate provider pays per standard lot traded. This is typically $2–$8 for major forex pairs. Check your broker's rebate schedule for the exact rate.
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Enter trading days per month
Input how many days per month you actively trade. This is used to calculate your daily rebate earnings.
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Read your rebate income
The calculator shows your daily, monthly, and annual rebate earnings, plus the effective cost reduction per lot after rebate.
What Your Rebate Calculator Results Mean
Monthly Rebate Income
Total cashback earnings for the month based on your average lot volume and rebate rate per lot. This is paid regardless of trading performance.
Annual Rebate Income
Projected yearly earnings from the rebate program. Use this to evaluate whether switching brokers or joining a cashback program is worth the effort of moving accounts.
Effective Cost Reduction per Lot
How much the rebate reduces your effective cost per standard lot traded. A $4 rebate on a $10 spread = 40% cost reduction per lot, which directly increases your net profitability on every trade.
Rebate Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is a forex rebate?
A forex rebate is a cashback payment you receive for every lot you trade, paid by your broker or a third-party rebate provider. The rebate comes from the broker's spread or commission and is paid to you regardless of whether your trade was profitable. It is essentially a discount on your trading costs.
Q.How much can I earn from forex rebates?
It depends on your volume and rebate rate. A trader doing 100 lots per month at $5 per lot earns $500/month or $6,000/year. A high-volume trader doing 1,000 lots/month at $5 per lot earns $5,000/month. Rebates can meaningfully offset spread costs for active traders.
Q.What brokers offer the best rebates?
Popular rebate brokers and programs include IC Markets, Pepperstone, FP Markets, and third-party providers like CashBackForex and ForexRebates.com. Rates vary by pair, account type, and volume tier. Always compare the total cost (spread + commission − rebate) rather than just the rebate rate alone.
Q.Are forex rebates taxable?
In most countries, forex rebates are considered a reduction in trading costs (not income), so they reduce your cost basis rather than being taxed separately. However, tax treatment varies by jurisdiction. Consult a tax professional familiar with trading income in your country for advice specific to your situation.
Q.Are forex rebates worth it and how much can I earn?
Yes — rebates are free money on every trade. A typical rebate is $2–$7 per standard lot round-trip. An active trader doing 20 lots per week earns $40–$140/week ($2,080–$7,280/year) in cash back. Even a part-time trader doing 5 lots per week can earn $500–$1,800/year. Rebates are paid regardless of whether trades are profitable. Use this calculator to see your exact annual rebate potential.
About the Author
Forex Trader & Software Developer · Founder, TradeCalc
Active forex trader since 2019, specializing in risk management and systematic position sizing. Built TradeCalc to replace manual spreadsheets used in live trading. Every calculator is cross-verified against broker platforms before publishing.
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