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Is Forex.com Available in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom?
Partly — Forex.com accepts clients in United Kingdom, with limits
Not available to residents: crypto_cfd. FCA-regulated entity. Crypto CFDs restricted per FCA rules.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
139 / 341 brokers139 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from United Kingdom (41% availability). See all available brokers →
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Forex.com vs alternatives in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Regulator | MAS, CFTC | FCA, CySEC | FCA, ASIC | MAS, CySEC |
| Min. deposit | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.8 pips | 1 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max leverage | 200 | 500 | 500 | 30 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Forex.com in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom?
Min. deposit
$100
Spread from
0.8 pips
Max leverage
200
BrokerRank score
4.4 / 5
- MT4 and proprietary platform
- Extensive market research
- Part of StoneX Group (publicly listed)
- US clients accepted (CFTC regulated)
- Regulated by MAS & CFTC — legally available to United Kingdom residents under FCA (Financial Conduct Authority)
Trading conditions in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). Max forex leverage: 1:30. Permitted instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto (limited). FCA prohibits crypto derivatives for retail. CFDs allowed with leverage caps under ESMA rules retained post-Brexit.
Other recommended brokers available in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Comparing Forex.com with other brokers available to United Kingdom traders.
- No commissions on spreads
- FCA, ASIC and CySEC regulated
- Islamic accounts available
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
- Commission-free CFD trading (other fees may apply)
- Simple, user-friendly platform
- Wide range of CFD instruments (2,800+)
- Good educational content
- Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- No commission on most accounts
About Forex.com
Regulated by
MAS, CFTC
Headquarters
Bedminster, USA
Founded
1999
Min. deposit
$100
BrokerRank score
4.4 / 5
Markets
stocks, commodities, indices
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Forex.com available in United Kingdom?
Forex.com accepts clients from United Kingdom, but not without limits. Not available to residents: crypto_cfd. FCA-regulated entity. Crypto CFDs restricted per FCA rules.
2What are the best alternatives to Forex.com for United Kingdom traders?
Brokers we recommend in United Kingdom include ForTrade, FxPro, Plus500. All are verified to accept clients from United Kingdom and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Forex.com from United Kingdom?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Forex.com's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Is forex trading legal in United Kingdom?
Yes — forex trading is legal in United Kingdom and regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:30. Only brokers licensed in United Kingdom or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in United Kingdom?
Forex: up to 1:30. Stocks: up to 1:5. These limits are set by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and apply to all licensed brokers serving United Kingdom residents. FCA prohibits crypto derivatives for retail. CFDs allowed with leverage caps under ESMA rules retained post-Brexit.
6Which financial instruments can traders in United Kingdom access?
Traders in United Kingdom regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto (limited). FCA prohibits crypto derivatives for retail. CFDs allowed with leverage caps under ESMA rules retained post-Brexit.
7Which brokers accept clients from United Kingdom?
139 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from United Kingdom. Recommended options include ForTrade, FxPro, Plus500. You can see the full list on our United Kingdom brokers page.