Exness Account Type Suffixes
What the letters after Exness symbols and account names mean (for example the 'm' suffix).
Open Exness Account →The letters after an Exness symbol — for example the 'm' in EURUSDm — are suffixes that identify which contract group or account type the instrument belongs to. They do not change the underlying market, so EURUSDm still tracks EUR/USD. When coding Expert Advisors or copying trades, always reference the exact symbol shown in your Market Watch.
Reading Exness suffixes
- Exness adds a small letter suffix to many symbols, such as EURUSDm.
- The suffix marks the contract/account group a symbol belongs to.
- Different account types can show different suffixes in MetaTrader.
- It does not change the underlying market — EURUSDm tracks EUR/USD.
- Always trade the exact symbol shown in your account's Market Watch.
Example Exness symbols
| Symbol | Underlying market |
|---|---|
| EURUSDm | EUR/USD |
| XAUUSDm | Gold vs US dollar |
| USTECm | US tech index (CFD) |
Exact suffixes depend on your account type; check Market Watch for the symbols you can trade.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 'm' mean on Exness symbols?
It is a contract-group suffix (for example EURUSDm). It identifies the instrument's group for your account type and does not change the underlying market.
Why do my Exness symbols look different from another account?
Different account types can use different symbol suffixes. The market is the same; only the symbol label differs between account groups.
Which symbol should my Expert Advisor use?
Use the exact symbol string shown in your account's Market Watch, including any suffix, or the EA may fail to find the instrument.