United Kingdom Forex Guide
Best Forex Brokers
United Kingdom 2026
FCA-regulated brokers with GBP accounts & UK investor protection
Forex Trading in United Kingdom
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The UK has one of the strongest regulatory frameworks, with FCA providing world-class investor protection.
Local Payment Methods
Tax Information
Spread betting is TAX-FREE for most traders. CFD profits are subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) at 10% (basic rate) or 20% (higher rate). Annual CGT allowance of £6,000 (2024/25). HMRC classifies frequent traders as either investors or traders.
Top Brokers for United Kingdom 2026
Ranked by our 950-point analysis methodology
| # | Broker | Rating | Spread | Min Deposit | Leverage | Trust | Regulation | Platforms | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
IC Markets
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$200
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
95%
|
ASIC
|
MT4
MT5
cT
|
||
2 |
Pepperstone
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
96%
|
FCA
|
MT4
MT5
cT
|
||
3 |
Interactive Brokers
|
0.2
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:50
max retail
|
99%
|
SEC
|
|
||
4 |
LMAX Exchange
|
0.2
pips EUR/USD
|
$1000
minimum
|
1:1:100
max retail
|
95%
|
FCA
|
MT4
|
||
5 |
IG
|
0.9
pips EUR/USD
|
$250
minimum
|
1:1:200
max retail
|
98%
|
FCA
|
MT4
|
||
6 |
Charles Schwab Forex
|
1.2
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:50
max retail
|
98%
|
SEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
7 |
Exness
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$1
minimum
|
1:1:Unlimited
max retail
|
85%
|
CySEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
8 |
Fidelity Forex
|
1.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:50
max retail
|
99%
|
SEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
9 |
Degiro
|
0.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:5
max retail
|
96%
|
BaFin
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
10 |
TradeStation
|
1.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:50
max retail
|
95%
|
SEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
11 |
FP Markets
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$100
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
88%
|
ASIC
|
MT4
MT5
cT
|
||
12 |
Fusion Markets
|
0.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
78%
|
ASIC
|
MT4
MT5
cT
|
||
13 |
Tickmill
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$100
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
90%
|
FCA
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
14 |
Saxo Bank
|
0.6
pips EUR/USD
|
$2000
minimum
|
1:1:100
max retail
|
98%
|
DFSA
|
MT4
|
||
15 |
XM
|
1.6
pips EUR/USD
|
$5
minimum
|
1:1:1000
max retail
|
88%
|
CySEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
16 |
Swissquote
|
1.7
pips EUR/USD
|
$1000
minimum
|
1:1:100
max retail
|
99%
|
FINMA
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
17 |
TD Ameritrade
|
1.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:50
max retail
|
98%
|
SEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
18 |
OANDA
|
1.3
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:50
max retail
|
96%
|
CFTC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
19 |
BlackBull Markets
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
80%
|
FMA
|
MT4
MT5
cT
|
||
20 |
Vantage
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$50
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
85%
|
ASIC
|
MT4
MT5
|
How We Rank Brokers
950-point analysis methodology
Regulation
FCA, ASIC, CySEC verification
25%Costs
Real spreads & commissions
20%Execution
Speed & slippage testing
20%Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, Web
15%Support
24/7 response testing
10%Education
Learning resources
10%
