What is Minor Pairs?
Updated October 20, 2026
Minor pairs, also called crosses, are currency pairs that don't include the US dollar.
Examples are EURGBP, EURJPY and GBPJPY.
They're still popular but spreads are usually a bit wider than majors.
Some, like GBPJPY, are known for big moves.
Example
EURGBP trades the euro against the pound with no dollar involved.
Questions people ask
Are minors harder to trade?
Not always, but costs are slightly higher.
What's a cross pair?
Another name for a minor pair.
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