What Fees Do I Pay When Trading Commodities?
Trading Commodities on Pluang costs a JFX & KBI fee of US$0.10 per lot, capped at US$1 per order, charged on opening and again on closing, plus 11% VAT. Pluang currently charges no transaction fee on Commodities (0%). For 1 lot of gold at an illustrative US$4,300, that's about US$0.11 to open, or US$0.22 for the round trip. Positions still open at the daily rollover also pay or receive swap. The order summary shows the fees before you confirm.
Fee breakdown
| Fee | Rate | When it's charged | App label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction fee | Currently 0%¹ | On opening and on closing | "Transaction Fee" |
| JFX & KBI fee | US$0.10 per lot, capped at US$1 per order | On opening and on closing | Part of "Taxes & Third Party Fees" |
| VAT | 11%² | With the JFX & KBI fee, and on swap charges | Part of "Taxes & Third Party Fees" |
| Swap | Rate in pips per lot, set daily | At each daily rollover while the position is open | "Swap Fee" |
| Spread | Built into the buy and sell price | Not charged separately | — |
¹ Pluang currently charges no transaction fee on Commodities (0%), so the order summary shows "Transaction Fee" as US$0.00. ² 11% of the JFX & KBI fee and of swap charges.
Example: opening 1 lot of gold (XAUUSD) at US$4,300 (illustrative price, not a live quote)
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Exposure (1 troy oz × US$4,300) | US$4,300 |
| Transaction fee (currently 0%) | US$0.00 |
| JFX & KBI fee (1 lot) | US$0.10 |
| VAT on JFX & KBI fee | US$0.01 |
| Total fees on opening | ≈ US$0.11 |
| Round trip (closing at the same price) | ≈ US$0.22 |
Related questions
Q: Do the fees change with the number of lots?
Yes, up to a cap. The JFX & KBI fee is US$0.10 per lot, capped at US$1 per order, and it's the same for gold, silver and Brent crude. For 10 lots of gold, the JFX & KBI fee is US$1.00 (the cap), plus US$0.11 VAT, about US$1.11 on opening and again on closing. Larger orders pay the same US$1.00 cap. Pluang currently charges no transaction fee on Commodities (0%).
Q: Why does my position show a small loss right after I open it?
Because trading costs start straight away. The spread is already in the price, and the small JFX & KBI fee, plus VAT, is deducted when the position opens. The price has to move in your favour by more than these costs, including the closing fee, before the position breaks even.
Q: Do Pluang Plus members get a discount on Commodities fees?
The transaction fee and the JFX & KBI fee are the same for every user, Pluang Plus members included. The order summary shows the transaction fee and the taxes and third-party fees before you confirm each order.
Q: How is swap charged?
At each daily rollover (05.00 WIB, or 04.00 WIB during US Daylight Saving Time) on positions still open. The rate is in pips per lot, swap can be a debit or a credit, and charges carry 11% VAT. For 10 lots of gold at an illustrative 80 pips, that's US$8.88 a day including VAT.
Q: How do the fees affect my profit or loss?
Your net result is gross P&L minus the transaction fee (currently 0%), the JFX & KBI fee, VAT and any swap charges, plus any swap credits. Fees are charged whether the trade ends in profit or loss.
Last updated: 2 November 2026