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Best forex & CFD brokers in United Kingdom
We filtered the catalogue to brokers explicitly marked as accepting clients from United Kingdom. This page contains 22 matching brokers; 22 hold at least one tier 5 licence in our catalogue. The lowest listed minimum deposit is $0 at HFM. The lowest advertised spread is 0.0 pips at HFM. The most common platforms are MetaTrader 4 (17), MetaTrader 5 (12), TradingView (10).
Some figures on this page are taken from broker-published information and have not yet been checked against current terms. Confirm details on the broker's website.
Last updated: · Reviewed by BrokaBoy Research Team
How we picked these brokers
Filter: The broker is explicitly marked as accepting clients from United Kingdom in the catalogue.
Order: Brokers licensed by the FCA are listed first, then by BrokaBoy score.
Commissions never change ranking order on this page. Read our methodology.
Ranked brokers
HFM
Multi-regulated broker formerly trading as HotForex
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CMC Markets
Advanced charts, LSE-listed
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Pepperstone
FeaturedAward-winning execution speed
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Axi
Australian MT4 specialist with a strong copy-trading offer
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Forex.com
StoneX-owned broker with US and global entities
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Saxo Bank
Licensed Danish bank offering deep multi-asset market access
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IG
FTSE-listed global leader in CFDs and spread betting
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OANDA
Precision pricing since 1996
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Admirals
Admiral Markets, an EU-supervised broker with an investing arm
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ThinkMarkets
Multi-regulated broker with its own ThinkTrader platform
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Vantage Markets
ASIC-supervised group with raw ECN pricing and copy trading
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Capital.com
AI-assisted CFD platform with wide market coverage
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Eightcap
Raw-spread broker with strong crypto CFD range
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Swissquote
Swiss bank offering forex and multi-asset trading
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FxPro
No-dealing-desk since 2006
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FXTM
ForexTime, an education-heavy broker with strong emerging-market reach
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XTB
FeaturedTrusted since 2002
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Tickmill
Low commissions, no gimmicks
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FXCM
Long-running CFD broker with strong charting tools
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Plus500
Clean CFD trading, no clutter
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Trading 212
Commission-free investing plus CFDs
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eToro
FeaturedSocial trading, reinvented
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Top brokers compared
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| # | Broker | BrokaBoy score | Listed min deposit | Advertised spread | Leverage | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HFM | 9.7/10 | $0 | 0.0 pips | 1:2000 (entity dependent) | MT4, MT5, HFM App |
| 2 | CMC Markets | 9.3/10 | $0 | 0.0 pips | 1:30 | Next Generation, MetaTrader 4, CMC Mobile |
| 3 | Pepperstone | 9.2/10 | $10 | 0.0 pips | 1:400 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader |
| 4 | Axi | 9.1/10 | $100 | 0.0 pips | 1:1000 (entity dependent) | MT4, MT5, Axi Copy Trading |
| 5 | Forex.com | 9.1/10 | $100 | 0.0 pips | 1:200 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader |
| 6 | Saxo Bank | 9.1/10 | $0 | 0.4 pips | Up to 1:30 (retail, EU/UK) | SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPRO, SaxoInvestor |
| 7 | IG | 9.0/10 | $0 | 0.6 pips | Up to 1:30 (retail, UK/EU) | IG Web Platform, ProRealTime, MT4 |
| 8 | OANDA | 9.0/10 | $0 | 0.0 pips | 1:50 (entity dependent) | OANDA Trade, MetaTrader 4, TradingView |
| 9 | Admirals | 8.9/10 | $100 | 0.0 pips | Up to 1:500 (entity dependent) | MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition |
| 10 | ThinkMarkets | 8.9/10 | $0 | 0.0 pips | Up to 1:500 (entity dependent) | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ThinkTrader |
Regulation in United Kingdom
FCA: Financial Conduct Authority is the local authority in our catalogue. The FCA supervises around 50,000 financial firms in the UK and runs one of the strictest retail trading regimes in the world, with hard leverage caps, marketing rules and a statutory compensation scheme behind client money.
Listed protections: Client fund segregation at approved UK banks; FSCS compensation up to £85,000 per eligible client; Leverage capped at 1:30 for major FX pairs; Mandatory negative balance protection for retail clients; Ban on binary options and bonus-style incentives.
Frequently asked questions
Which broker has the lowest listed minimum deposit in United Kingdom?+
HFM has the lowest listed minimum deposit in this group at $0. Confirm current terms with the broker.
Which is the highest-scoring broker available in United Kingdom?+
HFM has the highest BrokaBoy score in this filtered group at 9.7/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data; see our methodology.
How many FCA-regulated brokers are listed?+
22 matching brokers hold a FCA licence in our catalogue.
Is forex trading legal in United Kingdom?+
Rules and access can change. This guide does not provide legal advice. Check the relevant local authority and the broker's regulated entity before opening an account in United Kingdom.