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Choosing between CMC Markets and Moneybox depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. CMC Markets is headquartered in London, UK. CMC Markets has the longer track record, established in 1989, compared to Moneybox which was founded in 2015. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
CMC Markets
Moneybox
CMC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Moneybox offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
CMC Markets
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Moneybox
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
CMC Markets
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
CMC Markets
$0 vs $1
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CMC Markets
Moneybox
Lower feesCMC Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Moneybox is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. CMC Markets additionally covers Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities. Moneybox adds Etf.
On spreads, Moneybox is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at CMC Markets.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Moneybox offers Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
CMC Markets requires no minimum deposit, while Moneybox sets a minimum deposit of $1. This makes CMC Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores CMC Markets at 4.04/5 and Moneybox at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. CMC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
CMC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. CMC Markets holds a 4.0/5 rating vs Moneybox's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
CMC Markets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Moneybox starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Moneybox requires $1.
CMC Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Moneybox holds licences from FCA.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Moneybox supports Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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