Clean app and smooth execution, but fees need to be clearer

Name: Clean app and smooth execution, but fees need to be clearer
Item: Flowbank
Rating: 4
Author: Aarav Deshpande

I’m Aarav from Pune and I’ve been using Flowbank mainly for FX majors and a bit of gold on a Standard account. The platform feels modern and the order placement is straightforward, with execution that’s been consistent for my intraday trades. Spreads have been reasonable in normal market conditions, and I haven’t noticed random disconnects during active sessions. Where I think they can improve is the way costs are presented. Between spreads, swaps, and any small platform/processing fees, I had to dig around to understand what I was paying on some positions held overnight. It’s not that I found anything shocking, I just wish the breakdown was more transparent up front. Overall, it’s been a positive experience and I’m comfortable continuing, but clearer fee disclosure and a more detailed statement view would make it a 5/5 for me.

Experience: 6 months
Country: India
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 4/5
Withdrawal experience: 4/5
Support rating: 4/5

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Kavya SinghUnverified

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Clean interface and decent fills, but statements could be clearer

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