Standard
From $10 · spreads from 1.2 pips
- — 100+ tradable CFD instruments
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Countries · Southeast Asia
Online forex broker for traders in the Philippines
Traders in Manila, Cebu and Davao can start with ZYZ Capital from $10 and trade forex, gold and Asian and US indices on MetaTrader 5. The Tokyo and Hong Kong sessions fall in local business hours, with US markets opening late in the evening.
- Local time zone
- Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8)
- Main cities
- Manila, Cebu, Davao
- Minimum deposit
- $10 (Standard account)
- Platform
- MetaTrader 5 — web, desktop, Android, iOS
- Client support
- Multilingual · 24/7
- Islamic account
- Swap-free on request
Forex market hours in Manila time
| Session | Opens (GMT+8) | Closes (GMT+8) |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 06:00 | 15:00 |
| Tokyo | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| London | 16:00 | 01:00 |
| New York | 21:00 | 06:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 21:00 | 01:00 |
The forex week opens on Monday 06:00 and closes on Saturday 06:00 Manila time. Times shown follow European and US winter time; subtract one hour while Europe and the US observe daylight saving.
Popular markets with traders in the Philippines
One MetaTrader 5 account gives traders in the Philippines access to major, minor and exotic currency pairs, gold, silver and platinum, WTI and Brent crude, natural gas and leading cash indices from the US, Europe and Asia.
Accounts for Philippines traders
Pro
From $5,000 · spreads from 0.0 pips
- — Premium execution with bank, brokerage, and client liquidity
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Bullion
From $20,000 · spreads from 0.0 pips
- — Premium execution with bank, brokerage, and client liquidity
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Why traders in the Philippines choose ZYZ Capital
- Low entry point: start with $10 on a Standard account and scale up to Pro or Bullion pricing as your trading grows.
- Swap-free trading: Islamic accounts with no overnight interest, available on request.
- MetaTrader 5 everywhere: trade from Manila on desktop, in the browser or on Android and iOS with one login.
- 24/7 support: a multilingual desk for account, verification, funding and platform questions.
- Protected client funds: client money is held in segregated accounts. Read more on our security of funds page.
Before you open an account
ZYZ Capital Limited (Registration No. 2024-00712) is incorporated in Saint Lucia and provides execution-only services. It is your responsibility to make sure that trading leveraged products is permitted where you live. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. See our risk disclaimer and regional restrictions.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Can I open a ZYZ Capital trading account from the Philippines?
Yes. Residents of the Philippines can register online in a few minutes. ZYZ Capital Limited is incorporated in Saint Lucia (Registration No. 2024-00712) and serves clients internationally. You are responsible for confirming that trading leveraged products is permitted under the laws of the Philippines.
What is the best time to trade forex in the Philippines?
Liquidity is usually deepest when the London and New York sessions overlap, which is between 21:00 and 01:00 Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8) in Manila. Times move one hour earlier while Europe and the US are on summer time.
What is the minimum deposit for traders in the Philippines?
The Standard account starts from $10. Pro starts from $5,000 and Bullion from $20,000. Accounts are held in US dollars; if you fund in Philippine peso (PHP) by card or bank transfer, your bank or card issuer converts the amount.
Is a swap-free Islamic account available in the Philippines?
Yes. Swap-free accounts are available on request for traders in the Philippines. No overnight interest is charged or paid on positions held past the daily rollover.
Which trading platform can I use in the Philippines?
MetaTrader 5, on the web, Windows desktop, Android and iOS. One login works across every device.
How do I contact ZYZ Capital support from the Philippines?
Our multilingual support desk is available 24/7. Email info@zyzcapitalltd.com or use the contact form on our website and we will reply as quickly as possible.
Other countries we serve in Southeast Asia
Start trading from the Philippines
Open a live account in minutes and trade forex, gold and indices from Manila on MetaTrader 5.