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From my direct experience trading with LIGHT FX, fees—or the lack thereof—for depositing and withdrawing funds have an important practical impact. One of the reasons I initially explored this broker was their explicit claim of no deposit fees when using bank transfers. In actuality, I’ve found this to be the case: I haven’t been charged by LIGHT FX for transferring money into my trading account, which is reassuring especially for those starting with smaller amounts. Withdrawals are a slightly different matter. While LIGHT FX does not list a specific withdrawal fee when transferring funds back to a Japanese bank account, I’m careful to monitor transaction terms each time. The platform does require a minimum withdrawal amount of JPY 2000 and processes requests within about three business days based on my past withdrawals. I have not seen LIGHT FX itself impose additional fees on these transfers, but, as a long-time trader, I always check with my banking provider for any external charges, as those can sometimes occur independently of the broker. Ultimately, for me, the absence of broker-imposed fees on deposits—and generally on withdrawals—reduces unnecessary costs in my trading activities. Still, I always remain cautious and recommend confirming current terms directly via their platform and with your bank before making significant transfers. This approach helps prevent surprises and aligns with the prudent management principles I follow as a forex trader.