Directory · last checked July 2, 2026
Forex Broker Reviews Directory
Each broker in this directory has been assessed against the same points: legal entity, register listing, published trading costs, platform access and withdrawal terms. The table is a shortlist rather than a final judgement; read the full review before deciding.
- The same checklist applies to paid and unpaid listings
- Comparison scores give greater weight to regulation
- Warnings remain visible regardless of commercial relationships
How this shortlist was checked
Evidence for Forex Broker Reviews Directory was checked against 8 public sources; last reviewed July 2, 2026.
- ✓The FCA Financial Services Register is the public record used to verify authorised firms and individuals.
- ✓The FCA Warning List is a current list of firms operating without authorisation or acting as clones.
- ✓FRN checking alone is not enough to avoid clone-firm scams.
Broker directory rating matrix
| Broker | Comparison score | Regulator signals | Platforms | Minimum deposit | Listing status | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 XTB | 75.5 | FCA, CySEC, KNF | xStation, xStation mobile app | No minimum deposit is published on current XTB fee pages. | Listed with caution | XTB review |
 Capital.com | 73.5 | CySEC, Securities Commission of The Bahamas | Proprietary web platform, Mobile app, TradingView | 10 USD/EUR/GBP for bank cards and Apple Pay; 50 EUR for wire transfers (or equivalent, depending on entity/page) | Listed with caution | Capital.com review |
 Colmex Pro | 70 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (South Africa) | Colmex Pro 2.0, MT4, Web Trader | $1,000 for the margin account; higher published tiers include $3,000, $10,000, $25,000, and $100,000. | Listed with caution | Colmex Pro review |
 CMC Markets | 69.5 | FCA | Next Generation, MT4, MT5 | No minimum deposit stated on the main official retail page | Recommended | CMC Markets review |
 Interactive Brokers | 68 | SEC, FINRA | IBKR Desktop, IBKR Mobile, Trader Workstation (TWS) | USD 0.00 for standard individual/joint/trust/institutional accounts on the official minimums page; some account types may have higher requirements | Listed with caution | Interactive Brokers review |
 IG | 67.5 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), BaFin and Deutsche Bundesbank | Web platform, Mobile app, MT4 | No single universal minimum deposit verified; IG’s current help pages show regional and payment-method differences, including bank-transfer and card-based variations. | Recommended | IG review |
 FP Markets | 67 | ASIC, CySEC, FSCA | MT4, MT5, cTrader | $100 USD or equivalent for Standard and Raw MT4/MT5 accounts | Recommended | FP Markets review |
 GBE Brokers | 64.5 | CySEC, BaFin (branch reference) | Not clearly confirmed from current public sources reviewed | Not Publicly Verified In The Reviewed Sources | Listed with caution | GBE Brokers review |
 Admiral Markets | 64 | CySEC, Finantsinspektsioon | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Admirals web platform | 100 EUR | Listed with caution | Admiral Markets review |
 iFOREX | 63.5 | British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Proprietary iFOREX web and mobile platform | Varies by region and payment method; no universal public figure found on the funding page | Listed with caution | iFOREX review |
 City Index | 63 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Web Trader, MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Official public sources indicate region/account-type variation; an Australia MT4 support page states $150 for MT4 accounts | Listed with caution | City Index review |
| 62.5 | FCA (UK), CNMV (Spain), FSA (Seychelles) | Official Darwinex web/platform ecosystem, Darwinex for Investors mobile app | 500 EUR/USD/GBP for individual/joint accounts; 10,000 EUR/USD/GBP for corporate accounts. | Listed with caution | Darwinex review | |
| FCFOREX.com | 62.5 | NFA/CFTC-related U.S. disclosures, Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization | FOREX.com Web Trader, MetaTrader, TradingView (where offered) | $100 per transaction for bank transfer or debit card on the U.S. funding FAQ; Canada pages also state at least $100 for initial deposit. | Recommended | FOREX.com review |
 Easy Forex / easyMarkets | 62.5 | CySEC, ASIC | easyMarkets web/app, TradingView, MT4 | Not safely universal from current public sources; varies by region/account setup | Listed with caution | Easy Forex / easyMarkets review |
 AvaTrade | 61 | Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, FSCA | WebTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | 100 base currency (USD 100 / EUR 100 / GBP 100 / AUD 100 depending on account currency and eligibility) | Listed with caution | AvaTrade review |
| 61 | Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius, Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, FXTM Trader mobile app | Varies by account type and payment method; FXTM says $200 can get you started on some account types | Listed with caution | FXTM review | |
 HotForex (HFM) | 61 | CySEC, FCA, FSCA | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader | Varies by account type and payment method; examples include $0, $5, $100 and $500 | Listed with caution | HotForex (HFM) review |
 FXCC | 60.5 | CySEC | MT4, MT5 | No minimum deposit shown on the ECN XL account page | Listed with caution | FXCC review |
| 60 | CySEC, BaFin (branch context), FCA (legacy enforcement history on UK entity) | Trading Station, MetaTrader 4, TradingView Pro | 50 CCY for an initial Individual account deposit; card deposits minimum 50 CCY; wire has no minimum stated | Listed with caution | FXCM review | |
| 60 | FCA, CySEC, ASIC | Proprietary web platform, Mobile app | Not Verified From The Official Sources Reviewed | Listed with caution | Plus500 review | |
 Exness | 59 | Seychelles FSA, CySEC, FCA | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Trade | Varies by account type, payment method, and region; official guidance indicates some Standard account setups can start from $10, but there is no single universal minimum. | Listed with caution | Exness review |
 OANDA | 59 | CFTC, NFA, FCA | fxTrade, MT5 | No minimum deposit or minimum balance stated for US accounts | Listed with caution | OANDA review |
 GO Markets | 59 | ASIC, CySEC | TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | No minimum deposit stated on the public FAQ for a live trading account. | Listed with caution | GO Markets review |
 Pepperstone | 59 | FCA, ASIC, DFSA | MetaTrader, cTrader | No minimum deposit for domestic and international bank transfers; other methods may require a minimum deposit of £10 on the UK funding page. | Listed with caution | Pepperstone review |
 XM | 59 | CySEC (license 120/10) | MT4, MT5, XM App | $5 stated on XM's account-types page; help center also references $5 minimum deposit/withdrawal with method-dependent variation | Listed with caution | XM review |
Scores are editorial comparison scores based on public evidence reviewed on July 2, 2026; they are not safety ratings. Verify legal entity, availability, fees and restrictions before opening an account.
Recommended directory filters
| Filter | What it helps you check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator / legal entity | Which company is actually offering the account | Prevents confusion between brand marketing and the legal firm you contract with |
| Region / client eligibility | Whether the broker accepts your country and under which entity | Availability and protections can change by jurisdiction |
| Platform | MT4, MT5, cTrader, web, or mobile | Platform choice affects order handling, automation, and workflow |
| Funding method | Bank transfer, card, e-wallet, or crypto | Funding and withdrawal rules can change cost, speed, and convenience |
| Trading style | Manual, scalping, copy trading, or automation | A broker can be suitable for one style and poor for another |
These are directory filters, not performance rankings. Use them to narrow the list before reading full reviews.
What to verify before opening an account
| Check | Where to look | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Authorisation | Official regulator register | Exact legal entity, permissions, and matching website details |
| Warnings | Regulator Warning List | Whether the broker or a similar-looking clone appears in alerts |
| Client risk disclosures | Broker legal pages | Leverage, loss risk, and product-specific restrictions |
| Funding rules | Broker payments and terms pages | Accepted methods, withdrawal conditions, and any fees |
| Support and complaints | Broker support/legal pages | How to contact the firm and what complaint route applies |
If a broker’s public information is sparse, use this checklist to avoid relying on branding alone.
A forex broker list should show the details behind the brand
A broker directory makes it easier to compare factors that can affect the account you open: the regulator, products, platforms, deposit and withdrawal arrangements, and fit with your level of experience. Fees and promotions alone are incomplete indicators. A broker may appear inexpensive yet be unsuitable for your region, trading style or risk tolerance. The directory is arranged to move from an initial comparison towards the fuller broker reviews.
Start with the legal entity, then narrow the broker directory
Begin with jurisdiction and regulation, and confirm that the broker’s website matches the relevant legal entity. Platform, account-type, funding-method and trading-preference filters can then help narrow the field. Someone seeking automation may weigh platform features and execution speed differently from a trader focused on straightforward deposits or accounts aimed at beginners. Where a brand appears under more than one entity or in more than one region, read its legal documents closely and verify the precise company before funding an account.
Filters that matter when comparing forex brokers
Useful filters reveal practical differences rather than marketing language. Use the regulation filter to identify the regulator and check the legal entity on its register. The region filter shows whether a broker accepts clients from your country and under which entity. Platform filters distinguish MetaTrader, cTrader, web and mobile options. Funding filters cover card payments, bank transfers, crypto and e-wallets, but withdrawal policies also require close review. Finally, a trading-profile filter can indicate potential fit for manual trading, scalping, copy trading or automated strategies. These comparisons can identify brokers that suit your requirements rather than merely appearing attractive.
What the published review evidence can and cannot establish
Reviews draw on primary sources rather than unverified promotional claims. The assessment considers official broker websites, legal documents, and regulator records or warning notices where relevant. It looks for clear entity naming, publicly stated information about client funds and complaints, platform availability, product range, and funding and withdrawal policies. Where public evidence is unclear or contradictory, disputed points are not presented as fact. Instead, the review records what is publicly visible and advises readers to verify the detail directly with the broker.
Alpari’s historical coverage and entity-specific checks
Alpari is marked as a restoration priority because of its historical coverage on TopOnlineForexBrokers and continued reader interest. Alpari’s website publishes public documents, while FCA records also show a final notice for Alpari (UK) Limited. Readers should also follow warning-list guidance to confirm authorisation and reduce clone-firm risk. Brands can operate through different legal entities over time, so one regulatory status should not be assumed to apply across the brand. Confirm the exact entity, regulator-register entry and account terms that apply in your region before proceeding.
Common questions
what is the best way to compare forex brokers in a directory?
Focus first on the legal entity, regulator, platform, funding options, and trading conditions. These factors usually outweigh broad marketing claims or headline promotions.
why check regulation on the regulator’s own register?
Broker websites can be incomplete, outdated, or reused across regions. The regulator’s register is the most reliable way to confirm the exact authorised entity and permissions.
should i pick a broker based only on spreads or low commissions?
No. Trading costs matter but must be balanced with withdrawal rules, execution model, account protections, and whether the broker serves your country.
how do i know if a broker page covers my country?
Check the legal entity, terms, and any regional disclosures. The same brand can operate through different companies in various jurisdictions, each with distinct protections and rules.
why include warning-list and scam-check guidance in a broker directory?
Fraudsters often copy legitimate branding or registration details. Official warning lists and scam guidance help spot clone-firm risks before you deposit.
what should i do if a broker’s public info is unclear?
Treat that as a warning sign. Confirm the legal entity, request written clarification from the broker, and avoid funding your account until the documents, permissions, and country eligibility are clear.
Source material
These are the public records used for this page. Open them directly when a current fact affects your decision.