Common comparison error
The highest Contract face value on one asset does not describe the schedule across expiries, strikes, sessions, account modes, or Fixed cash payout.
GlossaryPricing & settlement
Contract face value
The maximum fixed amount an exchange-style binary or event contract pays at successful settlement.
Practical use
How to verify Contract face value
Read Contract face value together with Contract multiplier, Fixed cash payout, Automatic exercise. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.
A neutral example
A 100-unit Contract face value credits 180 on a win and zero on a loss. The record labels 80 net profit, 180 gross return, and the relationship to Contract multiplier. A reviewer labels the case Contract face value only after showing that the successful exchange-style contract pays its stated maximum amount regardless of purchase price.
Evidence path
Where to verify Contract face value
Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.