Understanding Fees
MANSHUR is committed to transparent, competitive pricing. Here's a complete breakdown of all fees.
Trading Fees
Buy/Sell Orders
Fee: $0 (Zero)
MANSHUR charges no commission on trades:
- No fee to buy shares
- No fee to sell shares
- No platform fee
- No hidden costs
What you see is what you get.
How We Make Money
Instead of charging trading fees, MANSHUR earns from:
- Spread on market making
- Interest on customer deposits
- Premium features (coming soon)
Deposit Fees
| Method | Fee | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Credit/Debit Card | 2.5% | Instant |
| Bank Transfer (ACH) | Free | 1-3 business days |
| Wire Transfer | Free | 1-2 business days |
| USDC (Crypto) | Free | ~10 minutes |
| USDT (Crypto) | Free | ~10 minutes |
Card fee example:
- Deposit: $100
- Fee (2.5%): $2.50
- Credited to account: $97.50
Tip: Use bank transfer or crypto to avoid fees.
Withdrawal Fees
| Method | Fee | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer (ACH) | Free | 2-3 business days |
| Wire Transfer | $25 | 1-2 business days |
| USDC (Crypto) | Network fee only | ~10 minutes |
| USDT (Crypto) | Network fee only | ~10 minutes |
Network fees are paid to the blockchain, not MANSHUR:
- Ethereum: ~$2-10 depending on congestion
- Polygon: ~$0.01
- Arbitrum: ~$0.10
Currency Conversion
If you deposit/withdraw in a different currency:
| Conversion | Fee |
|---|---|
| USD ↔ AED | 0.5% |
| USD ↔ EUR | 0.5% |
| USD ↔ GBP | 0.5% |
MANSHUR uses mid-market exchange rates.
Account Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Account opening | Free |
| Account maintenance | Free |
| Inactivity fee | None |
| Account closure | Free |
No hidden account fees.
Resolution Fees
| Event | Fee |
|---|---|
| Market resolution | Free |
| Payout processing | Free |
| Winning share redemption | Free |
When you win, you receive the full $1.00 per share.
Fee Comparison
| Platform | Trading Fee | Deposit Fee | Withdrawal Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANSHUR | 0% | 0-2.5% | 0-$25 |
| Polymarket | 0% | Varies | Varies |
| Kalshi | 0% | 0% | $0-25 |
| Traditional Bookmakers | 5-10% | Varies | Varies |
Fee-Free Tips
Minimize Deposit Fees
- Use bank transfer instead of card
- Use crypto (USDC/USDT) for zero fees
- Deposit larger amounts less frequently
Minimize Withdrawal Fees
- Use ACH bank transfer (free)
- Batch withdrawals to reduce frequency
- Use Polygon/Arbitrum for crypto withdrawals
Maximize Value
- Zero trading fees means more profit for you
- No minimum holding period
- No penalty for frequent trading
Fee Schedule Changes
MANSHUR may update fees with 30 days notice:
- Notifications sent via email
- Updated fee schedule posted
- Existing orders not affected
Current fee schedule effective since: December 1, 2025
Questions About Fees
Are there any hidden fees? No. All fees are disclosed on this page and during transactions.
Do fees apply to demo trading? No. Demo trading is completely free.
Is there a fee for cancelled orders? No. You only pay when orders execute.
Are there fees for limit orders? No. All order types are free.
Key Takeaways
- Zero trading fees - buy and sell for free
- Deposit fees - 0% for bank/crypto, 2.5% for cards
- Withdrawal fees - free for ACH, $25 for wire
- No account fees - no maintenance, no inactivity
- No hidden costs - complete transparency
- Use bank/crypto to minimize fees