Compare forex trading accounts
Looking for a competitive FX (forex) trading account?
We’ve compiled a table of the leading forex trading providers. Here you can easily compare the different offers, and apply for a forex trading account right away.
| Spread |
Avg spread |
Leverage ratio 1: |
Trade min |
Account min |
24 Hour trading |
Demo account |
Sponsored message |
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Internaxx
 |
Variable |
1-5 pips |
10 |
1 contract |
£0 |
 |
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NatWest
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Variable |
2-5 pips |
200 |
£10,000 |
£200 |
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Selftrade
 |
Variable |
2-6 pips |
10 |
1 contract |
£0 |
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TD Waterhouse
 |
Variable |
2-5 pips |
200 |
1 contract |
£0 |
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Tradefair
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Variable |
2-5 pips |
200 |
1 contract |
£0 |
|
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Sign up for our £75 bonus offer*, 2 pip spread on the GBP/USD. Low funding charges |
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Moneycorp Markets
 |
Variable |
3-4 pips |
100 |
£100,000 |
£10,000 |
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Saxo Bank
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Variable |
1-5 pips |
100 |
£10,000 |
£1,250 |
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Try Saxo Bank’s Award Winning platform with a free Forex Trading Demo account |
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ODL
 |
Variable |
2-5 pips |
100 |
£10,000 |
£2,000 |
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RBS
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Variable |
2-5 pips |
200 |
£10,000 |
£200 |
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ProSpreads
 |
Fixed |
1-3 pips |
100 |
£100,000 |
£0 |
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Accendo Markets
 |
Variable |
1-5 pips |
100 |
1 Contract |
£1000 |
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Power at your fingertips, tight spreads, an advanced trading platform and mobile capabilities |
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IG Index
 |
Fixed |
2-3 pips |
50 |
£10,000 |
£0 |
|
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Competitive spreads on over 60 currency pairs, with EUR/USD from just 1 pip |
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FXCM
 |
Variable |
2-3 pips |
200 |
100,000 units |
£2,000 |
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GFT
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Variable |
1-5 pips |
100 |
1 contract |
£120 |
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Free education. Free software. Free forex commentary. Trade currencies with GFT |
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Capital Spreads
 |
Fixed |
2-5 pips |
100 |
1 contract |
£0 |
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CMC Markets
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Variable |
2-5 pips |
200 |
£10,000 |
£200 |
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Trade over 70 currency pairs with some of the tightest spreads in the market |
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ETX
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Variable |
2-3 pips |
10 |
1 contract |
£100 |
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City Index
 |
Variable |
2-6 pips |
10 |
1 contract |
£0 |
|
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Trade Forex with City Index’s Innovative Online Platform |
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MF Global
 |
Variable |
0-4 pips |
40 |
£10,000 |
£6,250 |
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Barclays
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Variable |
2-5 pips |
100 |
£50,000 |
£5,000 |
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Etrade
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Variable |
3-7 pips |
20 |
£10,000 |
£1,000 |
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Fin Spreads
 |
Variable |
2-5 pips |
20 |
£0.50 |
£0 |
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Claim £100 Trading Credit* When You Apply for a Finspreads Account |
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Risk warning: Forex 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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