Reference
Glossary
Plain-language definitions for key terms used across FXScanner.
Use this page when a term is unfamiliar. Definitions here are aligned to how the product actually works.
Read the short definition first, then follow the linked guide if you want the full workflow.
Workflow terms
| Term | Meaning in FXScanner | Related guide |
|---|---|---|
| Apply | Runs the comparison query using your current filter selections. Changing filters alone does not refresh results. | Filters |
| Scenario | The exact setup you are comparing: corridor, providers, methods, amount, and date range. | Compare Providers |
| Corridor | A send country to receive country pair, shown with currencies. | Compare Providers |
| Favorites | Your baseline default preset from Profile settings. Used as reset/default state. | Saved Filters |
| Custom preset | A named saved setup that can include filters, chart config, and table columns. | Saved Filters |
| Tier | Your subscription level (Free, Standard, Advanced, Enterprise) that controls limits and feature access. | Plans and Upgrades |
| Credit | Usage unit consumed by Apply, preset apply, CSV export, and each AI request on limited-credit tiers. | Credits and Limits |
Filter terms
| Term | Meaning in FXScanner | Related guide |
|---|---|---|
| Country From | Sender country. | Filters |
| Country To | Receiver country. | Filters |
| Provider | Transfer service included in the comparison. | Compare Providers |
| Deposit method | How the sender funds the transfer (for example bank transfer or card). | Filters |
| Payout method | How the receiver gets funds (for example bank transfer, cash, wallet). | Filters |
| Amount | Transfer amount used for comparison calculations. | Filters |
| Date range | Historical window used for table and chart analysis. | Filters |
| Dependency | When changing one filter refreshes or invalidates options in other filters. | Filters |
| Currency mode | Display mode for values: USD, Local, or profile default (auto). | Profile Settings |
| Default filters | Profile-level baseline selections used to initialize the dashboard and Favorites. | Profile Settings |
Chart terms
| Term | Meaning in FXScanner | Related guide |
|---|---|---|
| X Axis | The grouping dimension for chart points/bars (for example time or provider). | Chart Builder |
| Y Axis | The metric plotted on the chart (you can select up to 2). | Chart Builder |
| Time aggregation | Time grouping when X Axis is time (day, week, month, year depending on tier). | Chart Builder |
| Y aggregation | Summary method applied to Y metrics (avg, sum, count, min, max depending on tier). | Chart Builder |
| Breakdown | Splits one chart into multiple series (for example by provider, corridor, method, amount). | Chart Builder |
| Series | One line/bar group in the chart. Breakdown settings can create many series. | Chart Builder |
| AI Insights | AI explanation and follow-up chat based on the current chart context. | AI Insights |
Table and export terms
| Term | Meaning in FXScanner | Related guide |
|---|---|---|
| Expanded row | One provider + one deposit method + one payout method combination. | Data Table and Export |
| Columns selector | Control used to choose which columns are visible (and therefore exported). | Data Table and Export |
| CSV export | Download of full matching rows for your current applied state, sort, and selected columns. | Data Table and Export |
Estimated total (+) | Temporary/estimated row count indicator while full count is not yet resolved. | Data Table and Export |
| Sort state | Current column sort order (ascending/descending/none) used by table and export. | Data Table and Export |
Pricing and rate terms
| Term | Meaning in FXScanner | Related guide |
|---|---|---|
| MMR | Mid-market rate reference used in FX comparisons. | Chart Builder |
| Markup | Difference relative to the mid-market rate, shown as a percentage. | Compare Providers |
| FX rate | Applied foreign exchange rate for the transfer combination. | Data Table and Export |
| Fee | Transfer fee charged for the combination, shown in local and/or USD forms. | Data Table and Export |
| Receive amount | Amount the receiver gets after rate and fee effects. | Compare Providers |
| Send amount | Amount entered as transfer input in the selected source currency. | Filters |
| Total transfer cost | Combined view of transfer cost metrics in local and USD forms. | Data Table and Export |
