Higher Rated
XM
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Choosing between XM and mBank depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. XM is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while mBank operates from Warsaw, Poland. mBank has the longer track record, established in 2000, compared to XM which was founded in 2009. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
XM
mBank
XM is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 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
XM
3.9 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
mBank
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
XM
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
mBank
$5 vs $0
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XM
mBank
XM holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. mBank is regulated by KNF.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. XM additionally covers Commodities. mBank adds Etf.
On spreads, mBank is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at XM.
XM supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. mBank offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, mBank Trader. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
XM requires a minimum deposit of $5, while mBank sets no minimum deposit. This makes mBank accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores XM at 3.92/5 and mBank at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. XM leads overall with a clear advantage.
XM scores higher overall on our independent rating system. XM holds a 3.9/5 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.
XM offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while mBank starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
XM requires a minimum deposit of $5. mBank requires $0.
XM is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, FCA, while mBank holds licences from KNF.
XM supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. 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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