ActivTrades
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Choosing between ActivTrades and mBank depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK, while mBank operates from Warsaw, Poland. mBank has the longer track record, established in 2000, compared to ActivTrades which was founded in 2001. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
ActivTrades
mBank
ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, mBank offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ActivTrades
3.6 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
mBank
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
ActivTrades
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
ActivTrades
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ActivTrades
mBank
ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. mBank is regulated by KNF.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Commodities. mBank adds Etf.
On spreads, mBank is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. mBank offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, mBank Trader. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while mBank sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and mBank at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ActivTrades leads overall with a clear advantage.
ActivTrades scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ActivTrades holds a 3.6/5 rating vs mBank's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
ActivTrades offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while mBank starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. mBank requires $0.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while mBank holds licences from KNF.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. mBank supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, mBank Trader.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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