Compare CFD trading accounts
Looking for a competitive CFD (contracts for difference) account?
We’ve compiled a table of the leading CFD providers. Here you can easily compare the different offers, and apply for a CFD trading account right away.
| Commision |
Leverage ratio 1: |
Trade min |
Account Min |
24 Hour trading |
Demo account |
Sponsored message |
|
CMC Markets
 |
0.08% |
200 |
1 contract |
£200 |
 |
 |
Trade CFDs risk free for a day. We'll cover your losses* |
 |
Internaxx
 |
0.15% |
10 |
1 contract |
£0 |
 |
 |
|
|
NatWest
 |
0.2% |
200 |
1 contract |
£200 |
 |
 |
|
|
Selftrade
 |
0.2% |
10 |
1 contract |
£0 |
 |
 |
|
|
Simple Investments
 |
0.09% |
10 |
£10 |
£5,000 |
 |
 |
Competitive Online CFD’s 0.09% Commission |
 |
Barclays
 |
0.2% |
100 |
£50,000 |
£5,000 |
 |
 |
|
|
Accendo Markets
 |
0.1-0.5% |
Up to 50 |
1 Contract |
£0 |
 |
 |
Full advisory service or Execution only. Level 2 Direct Market Access Trading Platform |
 |
IG Markets
 |
0.1% |
50 |
£10,000 |
£0 |
 |
 |
0.1% commission on major share CFDs; powerful L1 and L2 trading platforms |
 |
TD Waterhouse
 |
0.2% |
200 |
1 contract |
£0 |
 |
 |
|
|
City Index
 |
0.2% |
10 |
1 contract |
£0 |
 |
 |
Trade CFD’s with City Index’s Innovative Online Platform |
 |
ETX
 |
0.1% |
10 |
1 contract |
£100 |
 |
 |
|
|
GFT
 |
0.1% |
0 |
1 contract |
£120 |
 |
 |
CFD Trading with GFT – Flexible, Powerful and Award-winning |
 |
RBS
 |
0.2% |
200 |
1 contract |
£200 |
 |
 |
|
|
Saxo Bank
 |
0.1% |
100 |
£10,000 |
£1,250 |
 |
 |
Offering access to over 6,000 CFDs across 20 worldwide exchanges |
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Etrade
 |
0.15% |
20 |
£10 |
£1,000 |
 |
 |
|
|
Fin Spreads
 |
0.2% |
20 |
£0.50 |
£0 |
 |
 |
Claim £100 Trading Credit* When You Apply for a Finspreads Account |
 |
ODL
 |
0.15% |
100 |
£10,000 |
£2,000 |
 |
 |
|
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Risk warning: Contracts for difference trading is a leveraged product and carries a high level of risk to your capital. You may lose more than your initial deposit. These products may not be suitable for all investors, therefore ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary.
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