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In my experience trading with various brokers, I am always careful to investigate whether a platform supports swap-free or Islamic accounts, especially if compliance with Sharia law is essential for my trading. With BullionVault, after thoroughly reviewing their offerings and fee structures, I found no evidence that they provide a swap-free Islamic account option. Their focus is on physical precious metals trading rather than leveraged forex products, so issues of overnight swaps, as commonly found in forex, do not seem to apply in the same way here. However, it’s critical to note that BullionVault is entirely unregulated and lacks transparent information about specialized account types or structures tailored for religious compliance. Personally, this is a significant drawback—especially considering the importance of regulatory oversight and clear segregation of account features in the industry. Without regulation, there’s no external authority ensuring account types meet specific standards or protecting clients who may have religious requirements. For those who demand strict adherence to Islamic finance principles, the absence of swap-free accounts and regulatory clarity makes BullionVault a less suitable choice. I would strongly recommend that traders seeking a Sharia-compliant experience look for brokers who transparently advertise, and are regulated for, swap-free Islamic accounts. As always, I advise the utmost caution when considering unregulated brokers, particularly for specialized account needs.