#1
IG
4.9/5· Est. 1974
FCA-authorised since 1974. World's largest CFD broker, 17,000+ markets, deep liquidity and award-winning IG Academy education.
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#2
Pepperstone
4.8/5· Est. 2010
FCA-regulated multi-platform broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with razor-thin raw spreads from 0.0 pips.
#3
CMC Markets
4.8/5· Est. 1989
LSE-listed UK broker (1989) with 12,000+ instruments, Next Generation platform and FCA + FSCS protection.
#4
Interactive Brokers
4.7/5· Est. 1978
Nasdaq-listed institutional broker. FCA-regulated UK entity, lowest commissions in the industry and access to 150 global markets.
#5
IC Markets
4.7/5· Est. 2007
True ECN broker with the tightest raw spreads, sub-40ms execution and deep institutional liquidity. UK clients onboarded via CySEC entity.
#6
Saxo
4.7/5· Est. 1992
Danish investment bank with FCA-regulated UK arm. Premium platform, 70,000+ instruments and the widest cross-asset access in the UK.
#7
OANDA
4.6/5· Est. 1996
FCA-regulated since 2003. Pioneer of fractional pip pricing, MT4 + TradingView and the gold standard for FX data and analytics.
#8
Vantage
4.6/5· Est. 2009
FCA-regulated UK entity. RAW ECN spreads from 0.0 pips, copy trading via ZuluTrade and 1,000+ instruments.
#9
XTB
4.6/5· Est. 2002
WSE-listed European broker with FCA-regulated UK arm. Award-winning xStation 5 platform, 0% commission stocks and tight FX spreads.
#10
ActivTrades
4.6/5· Est. 2001
London-based since 2001. FCA-regulated with proprietary ActivTrader platform, free SmartLines and progressive trailing stops.
#11
Trading 212
4.6/5· Est. 2004
FCA-regulated UK fintech disruptor. Commission-free stocks/ETFs, ISA wrapper and CFDs in one slick mobile app. 3M+ UK users.
#12
FP Markets
4.6/5· Est. 2005
FCA-regulated UK arm. True ECN pricing with EUR/USD from 0.0 pips and 19,000+ tradable instruments.
#13
Exness
4.6/5· Est. 2008
International forex and CFD broker that does not currently onboard or serve UK retail clients through its FCA-listed UK company.
#14
Capital.com
4.5/5· Est. 2016
FCA-regulated since 2018 with AI-powered Investmate education. Zero commission, EUR/USD from 0.6 pips and 6,100+ markets.
#15
Forex.com
4.5/5· Est. 2001
FCA-regulated forex specialist owned by StoneX (Nasdaq). MT4, MT5, TradingView and proprietary platform. EUR/USD from 0.2 pips.
#16
Tickmill
4.5/5· Est. 2014
FCA-regulated ECN broker with institutional-grade liquidity and EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips on the Pro account.
#17
ThinkMarkets
4.5/5· Est. 2010
FCA-regulated with proprietary ThinkTrader platform and ThinkCopy social trading. EUR/USD from 0.0 pips on ThinkZero.
#18
eToro
4.5/5· Est. 2007
World's leading social-trading broker. FCA-regulated UK entity, copy-trading 30M+ investors and stocks/crypto/FX in one app.
#19
City Index
4.5/5· Est. 1983
Founded in London 1983. FCA-regulated StoneX-owned broker with tight spreads, TradingView integration and Performance Analytics.
#20
Spreadex
4.5/5· Est. 1999
British-owned, family-run since 1999. FCA-regulated with the UK's widest spread-bet markets including sports and financials.
#21
FxPro
4.5/5· Est. 2006
London-headquartered, FCA-regulated since 2006. 6 platforms inc. cTrader, MT4 & MT5 with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips.
#22
Admirals
4.5/5· Est. 2001
Estonian-rooted, FCA-regulated UK broker. MT4 & MT5 with the powerful Supreme Edition plugin and Premium Analytics.
#23
Eightcap
4.5/5· Est. 2009
FCA-regulated UK entity, TradingView native integration and 800+ crypto CFDs. EUR/USD from 0.0 pips on Raw accounts.
#24
BlackBull Markets
4.5/5· Est. 2014
FCA-regulated New Zealand-rooted broker. Institutional ECN liquidity, 26,000+ instruments and EUR/USD from 0.0 pips.
#25
Axi
4.5/5· Est. 2007
FCA-regulated since 2007. Pro account with EUR/USD from 0.0 pips, MT4 NexGen and Axi Copy free social trading.
#26
VT Markets
4.5/5· Est. 2015
Award-winning multi-asset broker with ultra-fast execution, tight spreads, and advanced trading technology for retail and institutional clients.
#27
XM Group
4.5/5· Est. 2009
Trusted global broker serving 10M+ clients with zero re-quotes, flexible leverage, and extensive educational resources.
#28
Plus500
4.4/5· Est. 2008
FTSE 250 listed UK CFD broker with FCA authorisation, simple proprietary platform and guaranteed-stop protection.
#29
AvaTrade
4.4/5· Est. 2006
FCA-regulated through UK FX Brokers. Award-winning AvaTradeGO, AvaSocial copy trading and DupliTrade integration.
#30
HFM
4.4/5· Est. 2010
FCA-regulated since 2010. PAMM accounts, HFcopy social trading and EUR/USD spreads from 0.1 pips on Premium.
#31
Skilling
4.4/5· Est. 2016
FCA-regulated Scandinavian broker with sleek proprietary platform, cTrader for pros and EUR/USD from 0.1 pips.
#32
PU Prime
4.4/5· Est. 2016
Multi-regulated global broker offering 200+ instruments with competitive spreads and multiple account types for all trader levels.
#33
Libertex
4.3/5· Est. 1997
FCA-regulated European broker with the unique commission-based pricing model and EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips.
#34
Markets.com
4.3/5· Est. 2006
FCA-regulated, part of Finalto Group. Multi-platform broker with 2,200+ CFDs, MT4, MT5 and proprietary Marketsx.
#35
RoboForex
4.3/5· Est. 2009
Multi-asset broker offering 12,000+ instruments with competitive spreads and multiple professional account types.
#36
Deriv
4.3/5· Est. 1999
Innovative trading platform offering synthetic indices, multipliers, and unique digital options alongside traditional forex trading.
#37
FBS
4.2/5· Est. 2009
Award-winning international broker with copy trading, cent accounts, and ultra-low minimum deposits for beginners.
#38
JustMarkets
4.2/5· Est. 2012
Fast-growing international broker offering raw spreads, cent accounts, and fast deposits/withdrawals across multiple regions.
#39
Weltrade
4.1/5· Est. 2006
Established broker with a focus on emerging markets, offering generous bonuses, low entry barriers, and regional payment support.
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4.9/5IG
EDITOR'S PICK #1FCA-authorised since 1974. World's largest CFD broker, 17,000+ markets, deep liquidity and award-winning IG Academy education.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
0.6 pips
REGULATION
FCA (195355)
SINCE
1974
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- 17,000+ Markets
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.8/5Pepperstone
BEST PLATFORMSFCA-regulated multi-platform broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with razor-thin raw spreads from 0.0 pips.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA (684312)
SINCE
2010
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- Raw 0.0 pip Spreads
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.8/5CMC Markets
MOST CURRENCY PAIRSLSE-listed UK broker (1989) with 12,000+ instruments, Next Generation platform and FCA + FSCS protection.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
0.7 pips
REGULATION
FCA (173730)
SINCE
1989
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- 330+ FX Pairs
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.7/5Interactive Brokers
BEST FOR PROFESSIONALSNasdaq-listed institutional broker. FCA-regulated UK entity, lowest commissions in the industry and access to 150 global markets.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
Raw + 0.08 bps
REGULATION
FCA (208159)
SINCE
1978
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- Nasdaq Listed
- 150 Markets
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.7/5IC Markets
BEST ECNTrue ECN broker with the tightest raw spreads, sub-40ms execution and deep institutional liquidity. UK clients onboarded via CySEC entity.
MIN DEPOSIT
$200
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
CySEC
SINCE
2007
Pros
- True ECN
- Raw 0.0 pip Spreads
- 40ms Execution
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from $200
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.7/5Saxo
BEST MULTI-ASSETDanish investment bank with FCA-regulated UK arm. Premium platform, 70,000+ instruments and the widest cross-asset access in the UK.
MIN DEPOSIT
£500
MIN SPREAD
0.4 pips
REGULATION
FCA (551422)
SINCE
1992
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- Danish Bank
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £500
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.6/5OANDA
BEST FOR DATAFCA-regulated since 2003. Pioneer of fractional pip pricing, MT4 + TradingView and the gold standard for FX data and analytics.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
0.1 pips
REGULATION
FCA (542574)
SINCE
1996
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- Est. 1996
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.6/5Vantage
FCA-regulated UK entity. RAW ECN spreads from 0.0 pips, copy trading via ZuluTrade and 1,000+ instruments.
MIN DEPOSIT
£50
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA (590299)
SINCE
2009
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- RAW ECN Spreads
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £50
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.6/5XTB
BEST PROPRIETARY PLATFORMWSE-listed European broker with FCA-regulated UK arm. Award-winning xStation 5 platform, 0% commission stocks and tight FX spreads.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
0.5 pips
REGULATION
FCA (522157)
SINCE
2002
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- WSE Listed
- 0% Stock Commission
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
10
4.6/5ActivTrades
BEST CLIENT PROTECTIONLondon-based since 2001. FCA-regulated with proprietary ActivTrader platform, free SmartLines and progressive trailing stops.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
0.5 pips
REGULATION
FCA (434413)
SINCE
2001
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- £1m Extra Insurance
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.6/5Trading 212
BEST FOR BEGINNERSFCA-regulated UK fintech disruptor. Commission-free stocks/ETFs, ISA wrapper and CFDs in one slick mobile app. 3M+ UK users.
MIN DEPOSIT
£1
MIN SPREAD
0.6 pips
REGULATION
FCA (609146)
SINCE
2004
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- Commission-Free Stocks
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £1
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.6/5FP Markets
FCA-regulated UK arm. True ECN pricing with EUR/USD from 0.0 pips and 19,000+ tradable instruments.
MIN DEPOSIT
£100
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA
SINCE
2005
Pros
- FCA Regulated
- True ECN
- 19,000+ Instruments
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.6/5Exness
NOT FOR UK RETAILExness
Trade NowRead Review FSCS £85KInternational entities; FCA-listed UK company not serving retail clients
International forex and CFD broker that does not currently onboard or serve UK retail clients through its FCA-listed UK company.
MIN DEPOSIT
Varies by region
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
International entities; FCA-listed UK company not serving retail clients
SINCE
2008
Pros
- International only
- Not open to UK retail
- MT4 and MT5
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from Varies by region
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5Capital.com
FCA-regulated since 2018 with AI-powered Investmate education. Zero commission, EUR/USD from 0.6 pips and 6,100+ markets.
MIN DEPOSIT
£20
MIN SPREAD
0.6 pips
REGULATION
FCA (793714)
SINCE
2016
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- Zero Commission
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £20
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5Forex.com
FCA-regulated forex specialist owned by StoneX (Nasdaq). MT4, MT5, TradingView and proprietary platform. EUR/USD from 0.2 pips.
MIN DEPOSIT
£100
MIN SPREAD
0.2 pips
REGULATION
FCA (446717)
SINCE
2001
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- Nasdaq-Listed Parent
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5Tickmill
BEST FOR SCALPINGFCA-regulated ECN broker with institutional-grade liquidity and EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips on the Pro account.
MIN DEPOSIT
£100
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA (717270)
SINCE
2014
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- ECN Execution
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5ThinkMarkets
FCA-regulated with proprietary ThinkTrader platform and ThinkCopy social trading. EUR/USD from 0.0 pips on ThinkZero.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA (629628)
SINCE
2010
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- ThinkTrader Platform
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5eToro
BEST FOR COPY TRADINGWorld's leading social-trading broker. FCA-regulated UK entity, copy-trading 30M+ investors and stocks/crypto/FX in one app.
MIN DEPOSIT
£50
MIN SPREAD
1.0 pip
REGULATION
FCA (583263)
SINCE
2007
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- Copy Trading
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £50
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5City Index
Founded in London 1983. FCA-regulated StoneX-owned broker with tight spreads, TradingView integration and Performance Analytics.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
0.5 pips
REGULATION
FCA (113942)
SINCE
1983
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- Est. 1983
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5Spreadex
British-owned, family-run since 1999. FCA-regulated with the UK's widest spread-bet markets including sports and financials.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
0.6 pips
REGULATION
FCA (190941)
SINCE
1999
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- British-Owned
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5FxPro
London-headquartered, FCA-regulated since 2006. 6 platforms inc. cTrader, MT4 & MT5 with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips.
MIN DEPOSIT
£100
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA (509956)
SINCE
2006
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- Est. 2006
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5Admirals
Estonian-rooted, FCA-regulated UK broker. MT4 & MT5 with the powerful Supreme Edition plugin and Premium Analytics.
MIN DEPOSIT
£100
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA (595450)
SINCE
2001
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- MT4/5 Supreme Edition
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5Eightcap
BEST FOR CRYPTO CFDSFCA-regulated UK entity, TradingView native integration and 800+ crypto CFDs. EUR/USD from 0.0 pips on Raw accounts.
MIN DEPOSIT
£100
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA (921296)
SINCE
2009
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- Native TradingView
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5BlackBull Markets
FCA-regulated New Zealand-rooted broker. Institutional ECN liquidity, 26,000+ instruments and EUR/USD from 0.0 pips.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA
SINCE
2014
Pros
- FCA Regulated
- FMA NZ Regulated
- ECN Execution
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5Axi
FCA-regulated since 2007. Pro account with EUR/USD from 0.0 pips, MT4 NexGen and Axi Copy free social trading.
MIN DEPOSIT
£0
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA (509746)
SINCE
2007
Pros
- FCA Regulated
- FSCS Protected
- Free Axi Copy
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £0
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5VT Markets
TOP PARTNERAward-winning multi-asset broker with ultra-fast execution, tight spreads, and advanced trading technology for retail and institutional clients.
MIN DEPOSIT
$100
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
ASIC
SINCE
2015
Pros
- Ultra-Fast Execution
- Tight Spreads
- Copy Trading
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from $100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.5/5XM Group
Trusted global broker serving 10M+ clients with zero re-quotes, flexible leverage, and extensive educational resources.
MIN DEPOSIT
$5
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
CySEC
SINCE
2009
Pros
- Zero Re-Quotes
- 1000+ Instruments
- Free Education
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from $5
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.4/5Plus500
FTSE 250 listed UK CFD broker with FCA authorisation, simple proprietary platform and guaranteed-stop protection.
MIN DEPOSIT
£100
MIN SPREAD
0.8 pips
REGULATION
FCA (509909)
SINCE
2008
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- LSE Listed
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.4/5AvaTrade
FCA-regulated through UK FX Brokers. Award-winning AvaTradeGO, AvaSocial copy trading and DupliTrade integration.
MIN DEPOSIT
£100
MIN SPREAD
0.9 pips
REGULATION
FCA
SINCE
2006
Pros
- FCA Oversight
- AvaSocial Copy Trading
- DupliTrade Integration
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.4/5HFM
FCA-regulated since 2010. PAMM accounts, HFcopy social trading and EUR/USD spreads from 0.1 pips on Premium.
MIN DEPOSIT
£5
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA (801701)
SINCE
2010
Pros
- FCA Authorised
- FSCS Protected
- PAMM Accounts
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £5
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.4/5Skilling
FCA-regulated Scandinavian broker with sleek proprietary platform, cTrader for pros and EUR/USD from 0.1 pips.
MIN DEPOSIT
£100
MIN SPREAD
0.1 pips
REGULATION
FCA
SINCE
2016
Pros
- FCA Regulated
- Scandinavian-Designed
- Subscription Spreads
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.4/5PU Prime
BEST SPREADSMulti-regulated global broker offering 200+ instruments with competitive spreads and multiple account types for all trader levels.
MIN DEPOSIT
$50
MIN SPREAD
0.2 pips
REGULATION
CYSEC
SINCE
2016
Pros
- 200+ Instruments
- Fast Withdrawals
- Social Trading
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from $50
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.3/5Libertex
FCA-regulated European broker with the unique commission-based pricing model and EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips.
MIN DEPOSIT
£100
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
FCA
SINCE
1997
Pros
- FCA Regulated
- Commission-Based Pricing
- Est. 1997
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
34
4.3/5Markets.com
FCA-regulated, part of Finalto Group. Multi-platform broker with 2,200+ CFDs, MT4, MT5 and proprietary Marketsx.
MIN DEPOSIT
£100
MIN SPREAD
0.6 pips
REGULATION
FCA (607305)
SINCE
2006
Pros
- FCA Regulated
- FSCS Protected
- Finalto Group
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from £100
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
35
4.3/5RoboForex
BEST REVENUE SHAREMulti-asset broker offering 12,000+ instruments with competitive spreads and multiple professional account types.
MIN DEPOSIT
$10
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
IFSC
SINCE
2009
Pros
- 12,000+ Instruments
- Lifetime Commissions
- Copy Trading
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from $10
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.3/5Deriv
MOST INNOVATIVEInnovative trading platform offering synthetic indices, multipliers, and unique digital options alongside traditional forex trading.
MIN DEPOSIT
$5
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
MFSA
SINCE
1999
Pros
- Synthetic Indices
- 24/7 Trading
- Multipliers
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from $5
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.2/5FBS
Award-winning international broker with copy trading, cent accounts, and ultra-low minimum deposits for beginners.
MIN DEPOSIT
$1
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
IFSC
SINCE
2009
Pros
- Cent Accounts
- Copy Trading
- Cashback Program
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from $1
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.2/5JustMarkets
Fast-growing international broker offering raw spreads, cent accounts, and fast deposits/withdrawals across multiple regions.
MIN DEPOSIT
$1
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
SVGFSA
SINCE
2012
Pros
- Raw Spreads
- Cent Accounts
- Daily IB Payouts
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from $1
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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4.1/5Weltrade
Established broker with a focus on emerging markets, offering generous bonuses, low entry barriers, and regional payment support.
MIN DEPOSIT
$1
MIN SPREAD
0.0 pips
REGULATION
SVGFSA
SINCE
2006
Pros
- Low Entry Barrier
- Bonuses Available
- Cent Accounts
Cons
- Standard forex spreads slightly wider than raw-spread rivals
- Overnight financing on CFDs above industry average
- Minimum deposit from $1
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Methodology
How We Rank Brokers
Every broker in the finder is scored out of 100 across four equally weighted pillars. The same scorecard is applied to a £0-minimum UK spread betting account and to a $5 offshore ECN account, which is what makes the ratings on this page directly comparable rather than a list of separate opinions.
Regulation & Safety (25%)
We verify every authorisation number directly with the FCA, ASIC, CySEC and other tier-1 regulators. Brokers with FSCS protection up to £85,000, segregated client money held at a tier-1 bank and guaranteed negative balance protection score highest. Offshore-only licences are capped in this pillar no matter how good the pricing is.
Total Cost of Trading (25%)
Live spreads on EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY measured during the London and New York overlap, plus round-turn commission, overnight swap rates, currency conversion charges and any inactivity or withdrawal fee that quietly appears on a real trading bill.
Execution & Platforms (25%)
Real-world fill times, slippage measured around scheduled news releases, platform stability during volatility and the breadth of apps on offer, MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView and proprietary web and mobile. We deduct points for requotes and aggressive markup behaviour.
Funding, Support & Education (25%)
Deposit and withdrawal speed timed end-to-end with real money, the quality of 24/5 support tested through live chat and phone at different times of day, and the depth of in-house education, webinars, trading academies and analyst research.