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Is Interactive Brokers Available in 🇪🇸 Spain?
Yes — Interactive Brokers is available in Spain
Interactive Brokers accepts clients from Spain. Regulated by SEC & MAS.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇪🇸 Spain
147 / 341 brokers147 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from Spain (43% availability). See all available brokers →
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Interactive Brokers vs alternatives in 🇪🇸 Spain
| Regulator | SEC, MAS | FCA, CySEC | FCA, ASIC | MAS, ASIC |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 1 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.9 pips |
| Max leverage | 4 | 500 | 500 | 400 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Interactive Brokers in 🇪🇸 Spain?
Min. deposit
$0
Spread from
0.2 pips
Max leverage
4
BrokerRank score
4.43 / 5
- Advanced tools for professional traders
- Access to 150+ markets in 33 countries
- Very low commissions
- Top-tier regulation worldwide
- Regulated by SEC & MAS — legally available to Spain residents under CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA
Trading conditions in 🇪🇸 Spain
Regulated by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA. Max forex leverage: 1:30. Permitted instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options. Spain applies ESMA leverage caps. CNMV has its own blacklist of unauthorised entities operating in Spain.
Other recommended brokers available in 🇪🇸 Spain
Comparing Interactive Brokers with other brokers available to Spain 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
- Good educational content
- Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- No commission on most accounts
- 24/7 trading on synthetic indices
- No commission on most products
- Very low minimum deposit ($5)
About Interactive Brokers
Regulated by
SEC, MAS
Headquarters
Greenwich, USA
Founded
1978
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
4.43 / 5
Markets
indices, commodities, forex
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Interactive Brokers available in Spain?
Yes — Interactive Brokers accepts clients from Spain. The broker is regulated by SEC and MAS. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Interactive Brokers for Spain traders?
Brokers we recommend in Spain include ForTrade, FxPro, AvaTrade. All are verified to accept clients from Spain and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Interactive Brokers from Spain?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Interactive Brokers'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 Spain?
Yes — forex trading is legal in Spain and regulated by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA. The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:30. Only brokers licensed in Spain or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in Spain?
Forex: up to 1:30. Stocks: up to 1:5. These limits are set by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA and apply to all licensed brokers serving Spain residents. Spain applies ESMA leverage caps. CNMV has its own blacklist of unauthorised entities operating in Spain.
6Which financial instruments can traders in Spain access?
Traders in Spain regulated by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options. Spain applies ESMA leverage caps. CNMV has its own blacklist of unauthorised entities operating in Spain.
7Which brokers accept clients from Spain?
147 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from Spain. Recommended options include ForTrade, FxPro, AvaTrade. You can see the full list on our Spain brokers page.