TL;DR: Yes—you can get your Registration Fee back as a Refundable Fee, but only after earning Performance Rewards in your FundedNext Account. For Stellar 2-Step, the Refundable Fee is paid with your first Performance Reward withdrawal. For Stellar 1-Step and Stellar Lite, it is paid with the third Performance Reward withdrawal. If you reset your account, the Refundable Fee will match the most recent reset fee, not the original fee. The $25 platform fee for cTrader or Match-Trader is non-refundable (except for U.S. clients). Rules differ slightly for accounts purchased or reset before vs. after January 12, 2026, but in all cases, the Refundable Fee is only available after successful funded performance, not immediately after passing the Challenge.
Refundable Fee overview
When you trade with a FundedNext CFD Account, your initial Registration Fee is not lost. Instead, it is converted into a Refundable Fee. This reward is an amount equivalent to your fee, which is returned to you once you request a Performance Reward from a FundedNext Account.
When Can I Request My Registration Fee Refund?
The timing of your Refundable Fee depends on the specific CFD account you are trading and when it was purchased.
1. Stellar 2-Step Accounts
For all Stellar 2-Step traders, the process remains straightforward:
Eligibility: You can request your Refundable Fee along with your first Performance Reward (payout).
Action Required: You must manually select the option to include the Refundable Fee when requesting your withdrawal through the dashboard.
2. Stellar 1-Step and Stellar Lite Accounts
For the Stellar Lite Account, traders will receive the Refundable Fee equivalent to the initial registration fee upon successfully meeting the requirements, which must be requested with the third Performance Reward withdrawal.
For the Stellar 1-Step Account, the rule depends on your purchase or reset date:
Purchased BEFORE January 12, 2026: You can request your Refundable Fee with your first Performance Reward.
Purchased ON or AFTER January 12, 2026: Under the updated structure, the Refundable Fee can be requested with your third Performance Reward withdrawal.
Important Notes
Before planning your withdrawal, please note these critical conditions regarding the Refundable Fee amount:
Account Resets
If you have reset your account at any stage, the Refundable Fee will be equivalent to the most recent reset fee you paid, rather than the original registration fee.
Non-Refundable Platform Fees
If you choose to trade on cTrader or Match-Trader, an additional $25 platform fee is charged.
Standard Rule: This $25 fee is non-refundable as it is paid directly to the platform providers.
U.S. Client Exception: This non-refundable rule does not apply to U.S.-based clients.