How many brokers hold a FCA license?

We currently track 21 FCA-regulated brokers serving retail clients. Our list is limited to brokers we actively review — the full FCA register contains additional entities that do not offer retail forex or CFDs.

How do I verify a broker's FCA license?

Visit https://www.fca.org.uk and search the official public register for the broker's company name or license number. Each broker we list has their FCA license number shown in their review. If the register entry is active and matches what the broker advertises, the license is genuine.

Are FCA-regulated brokers safer than offshore brokers?

Yes, substantially. FCA regulation enforces capital requirements, client money segregation, mandatory negative balance protection for retail, and ongoing compliance audits. Offshore brokers typically offer none of these protections.

Can a FCA broker serve clients in other EU countries?

Post-Brexit, an FCA license alone no longer permits an EU client to be onboarded. Most major FCA brokers also hold a CySEC or BaFin license via a separate EU entity specifically to serve the EU market.

All FCA Regulated Forex Brokers 2026

Financial Conduct Authority (United Kingdom) regulates 21 brokers that we actively review. Compare their spreads, platforms and protections below.

Last verified: April 2026

Quick Answer

We track 21 brokers regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) in 2026. All of them hold a valid FCA license with published register numbers, segregate client funds, and comply with the full suite of ESMA-aligned investor protections.

License data last reviewed April 2026.

About FCA

The FCA is the UK's financial regulator and was previously considered the top-tier EU regulator. Post-Brexit, FCA-regulated brokers need separate EU licenses to serve EU clients, but FCA regulation remains a strong trust signal.

Established in 2013 and based in United Kingdom, FCA enforces the full suite of EU rules including client fund segregation, negative balance protection, and strict marketing restrictions. For the complete background on how FCA supervises the industry, read our full FCA regulation guide.

Every FCA Regulated Broker We Track

Ranked by overall 2026 score. Click any column header to re-sort.

# ▲▼	Broker ▲▼	Score ▲▼	Min Deposit ▲▼	EUR/USD ▲▼	Max Leverage ▲▼	Regulators ▲▼	Platforms ▲▼	Action
1	Pepperstone	9.3	None	0.0 pips (Razor), 0.69 pips (Standard)	30:1	BaFinCySECFCAASIC	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView	Visit
2	IG	9.2	None	0.6 pips average	30:1	BaFinFCAASIC	IG Platform, MetaTrader 4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer, TradingView	Visit
3	Interactive Brokers	9.1	None	0.1 pips (average with commission)	30:1	SECFCACBIMNB	Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Mobile, IBKR GlobalTrader, Client Portal	Visit
4	Saxo Bank	9.0	None	0.6 pips (Platinum), 0.8 pips (Classic)	30:1	Danish FSAFCAASIC	SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPRO, SaxoInvestor	Visit
5	CMC Markets	8.9	None	0.7 pips average	30:1	BaFinFCAASIC	Next Generation Platform, MetaTrader 4	Visit
6	Exness	8.8	$10	0.0 pips (Raw), 0.3 pips (Pro), 1.0 pips (Standard)	30:1	CySECFCAFSA	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, Exness App	Visit
7	XTB	8.8	None	0.1 pips (Pro), 0.5 pips (Standard)	30:1	KNFCySECFCA	xStation 5, xStation App	Visit
8	Swissquote	8.8	$1000	1.3 pips (Standard), 0.6 pips (Elite)	30:1	FINMAFCASFC	Swissquote Platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5	Visit
9	OANDA	8.6	None	0.6 pips average	30:1	FCAASICNFA	OANDA Platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView	Visit
10	Capital.com	8.6	€20	0.6 pips average	30:1	FCACySECASIC	Capital.com Platform, Capital.com App, MetaTrader 4, TradingView	Visit
11	eToro	8.5	$50	1.0 pips	30:1	CySECFCAASIC	eToro Platform, eToro App	Visit
12	Tickmill	8.5	€100	0.0 pips (Raw), 1.6 pips (Classic)	30:1	CySECFCAFSA	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Tickmill App	Visit
13	FxPro	8.5	$100	0.0 pips (Raw+), 1.2 pips (Standard)	30:1	FCACySECFSCA	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Platform	Visit
14	Forex.com	8.4	$100	0.0 pips (Raw), 1.0 pips (Standard)	30:1	CySECFCANFAASIC	Forex.com Platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView	Visit
15	Admirals	8.4	€25	0.0 pips (Zero), 0.5 pips (Trade)	30:1	CySECFCAEFSA	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, SteamTrader	Visit
16	Axi	8.4	None	0.0 pips (Pro), 1.0 pips (Standard)	30:1	FCAASICDFSA	MetaTrader 4, Axi Copy Trading App	Visit
17	Eightcap	8.4	$100	0.0 pips (Raw), 1.0 pips (Standard)	30:1	ASICFCACySEC	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView	Visit
18	Vantage	8.3	$50	0.0 pips (Raw ECN), 1.0 pips (Standard)	30:1	ASICFCAVFSC	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ProTrader, TradingView	Visit
19	ThinkMarkets	8.2	None	0.0 pips (ThinkZero), 0.4 pips (Standard)	30:1	FCAASICFSCA	ThinkTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5	Visit
20	Plus500	8.1	€100	0.8 pips typical	30:1	CySECFCAASIC	Plus500 Platform, Plus500 App	Visit
21	FXCM	8.1	$50	0.2 pips (Active Trader), 1.3 pips (Standard)	30:1	FCAASIC	Trading Station, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, ZuluTrade	Visit

What FCA protection means for you

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) covers up to GBP 85,000 per eligible person per firm if an FCA-regulated broker fails. This is significantly higher than the EUR 20,000 offered by most EU compensation schemes.

✓FSCS protection up to GBP 85,000 per person
✓Rigorous authorization and supervision process
✓Post-Brexit: separate from EU regulatory framework
✓Many brokers maintain both FCA and EU (CySEC/BaFin) licenses
✓Strong enforcement record with significant fines
✓Client money rules require full segregation

How to verify a broker's FCA license

1. Find the license number on the broker's website
Regulated brokers display their FCA license number in the footer of every page, usually alongside an ESMA risk warning. If you cannot find it within two clicks, treat the broker as unregulated.
2. Open the FCA public register
Go to https://www.fca.org.uk and navigate to the official register of authorised firms. Every legitimate regulator publishes this list for free.
3. Cross-check the legal name and license number
The legal entity name shown on the register must match the entity name printed in the broker's legal documents and account opening agreement. A trading brand (e.g. "Broker X") is not the same as the licensed legal entity — verify both.
4. Check the license status
The register will show whether the license is active, suspended, or withdrawn. Only open an account with a firm whose license is active. Suspensions and withdrawals are public record for a reason.

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