Fees and pricing, in plain CAD
With Bright Portmantage you know the possible costs before you place a trade. We state the minimum initial deposit, the main fees, trading costs and the conditions for deposits and withdrawals in one place, with no asterisks that hide charges for later. Every applicable fee is also shown for confirmation before a transaction is finalized.
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Choose the plan that matches how you trade
Three tiers, compared on the same parameters. The deposit figure is the initial trading capital each tier is built around, not a membership fee.
| Feature | Basic | Advanced | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended for | Those just getting started | More experienced traders | Users with the largest transaction volumes |
| Initial deposit | Minimum starting capital: $250 | From $1,500 | From $5,000 |
| Market monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI-based tools | Essential insights | Advanced | Custom |
| Market alerts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Analytics resources | Basic | Advanced | Full access |
| Learning materials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support | Online | Priority | Dedicated manager line |
| Personal manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority service | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly fee | $0 CAD | $0 CAD | $0 CAD |
| Platform access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Get started | Create Free Account | Create Free Account | Create Free Account |
No monthly fee. We do not charge a monthly fee for platform access. The amount shown for each tier is the initial capital allocated to trading activity, not a membership or subscription charge. Trading commissions and other applicable costs are disclosed separately below.
Core fees
| Cost type | Fee / cost |
|---|---|
| Account opening | Free |
| Account maintenance | Free |
| Funds storage | Free |
| Trading commission | Up to 0.58% per transaction |
| Currency conversion | Up to 1.50% |
| Forex spread | From 0.8 |
| Inactivity fee | Free |
The applicable commission is disclosed before you confirm a transaction. Spreads vary by asset, liquidity, volatility and current market conditions, and the live value is always the one shown at execution.
Additional costs
Costs that can appear depending on what you do and how you pay. All of them, when they apply, are shown before you confirm.
| Additional cost | Description |
|---|---|
| Asset network fees | Can apply to operations with crypto asset transfers. The amount is set by the network load at the moment of the transaction, not by us. |
| Payment provider fees | Can be charged by the third-party payment provider for certain deposit or withdrawal channels. |
| Currency conversion | Can apply when an operation runs in a currency different from your account currency. |
| Asset- or service-specific costs | Can be applied by brokers or other partners depending on the chosen asset or service, and are displayed with the transaction. |
Bright Portmantage applies no hidden charges: every applicable fee, whenever there is one, is displayed to you before the transaction is confirmed.
Service fee and spread, in practice
How the trading commission works
The commission is a percentage of the transaction value, up to 0.58%. It is charged at execution, itemized in the transaction record, and included in the weekly report. Opening and closing are separate transactions, so a full round trip is subject to the commission on each leg.
How the spread works
The spread is the difference between the buy and sell price quoted by the market, from 0.8 on major FX pairs. It widens with volatility and thins with liquidity. The spread is not a separate line item on your bill; it is already inside the execution price you see.
Deposits and withdrawals
Every method listed on the deposit & withdrawal methods page is free to use. The full tables with processing times per method live there; the summary is: deposits by Interac e-Transfer, card and wallet are free and normally instant, withdrawals are free and run from within 24 hours to 1–5 business days depending on the route.
Deposit minimum
$250 CAD, matching the Basic tier. Higher tiers start from $1,500 and $5,000 in initial capital.
Withdrawal minimum
$50 CAD per request. There is no maximum, though large requests can trigger additional verification under our withdrawal policy.
Processing windows
Withdrawal requests are processed during business hours. Interac e-Transfer is normally within 24 hours; bank transfer 1–3 business days; cards 1–5 business days.
Important notes
- Verification comes first. Trading and withdrawals activate only after identity verification completes, which is free and usually same-day.
- Prices move. Commission percentages and spreads quoted here are ceilings and floors; the binding number is always the one displayed before you confirm a transaction.
- Your bank may charge separately. Card-issuer fees or currency conversion by your own bank are outside our fee structure.
- Trading risk is not a fee. Commissions are a known cost; market losses are not capped the same way. The risk disclosure explains the difference honestly.
- Fees can change. When they do, the change is published on this page before it applies to your transactions, and your account manager can walk you through anything unclear.
See the exact numbers on your own account
Register free, and every fee that would apply to you is visible before you commit any money.