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FxPro vs Interactive Brokers

FxPro is licensed by FCA in the United Kingdom, CySEC in the European Union and SCB in The Bahamas, and also has an offshore registration. Interactive Brokers is licensed by CFTC / NFA in the United States; CIRO in Canada; FCA in the United Kingdom; Central Bank of Ireland in the European Union; ASIC in Australia; MAS in Singapore and DFSA in Dubai (DIFC), UAE. The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.

Minimum deposits start at $0 at FxPro and $0 at Interactive Brokers. Only FxPro offers negative balance protection. Both offer segregated client money.

Facts last checked: FxPro on 20 October 2026, Interactive Brokers on 20 October 2026.

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Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.

Broker
FxProStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Interactive BrokersStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
FxProRaw+ account · United Kingdom
Interactive BrokersUnited States

Overview

Founded
Not yet checked
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Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Official websites
  • fxpro.com
  • fxpro.co.uk
  • interactivebrokers.com
  • interactivebrokers.co.uk
  • interactivebrokers.ie
  • interactivebrokers.com.au
  • interactivebrokers.ca
  • interactivebrokers.com.sg
  • ibkr.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
FxPro UK Limited
Interactive Brokers LLC
Regulator
FCA
United Kingdom
CFTC / NFA
United States
Regulation level
Strictly regulated
Strictly regulated
Licence number
509956
Check the register
NFA ID 0258600 (futures commission merchant)
Check the register
Clients this company serves
UK residents
US residents; also clears and carries many accounts opened through the UK company
All licences held
  • FCA (United Kingdom)
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • SCB (The Bahamas)
  • FSA Seychelles (Seychelles)
  • CFTC / NFA (United States)
  • CIRO (Canada)
  • FCA (United Kingdom)
  • Central Bank of Ireland (European Union)
  • ASIC (Australia)
  • MAS (Singapore)
  • DFSA (Dubai (DIFC), UAE)
Segregated client money
Yes
Yes
Negative balance protection
Yes
No
Compensation scheme
FSCS for eligible clients of FxPro UK Limited; ICF for eligible clients of the Cyprus company
SIPC (US, securities only); FSCS in limited circumstances (UK); Irish Investor Compensation Scheme (Ireland); CIPF (Canada)

Costs

Your monthly cost
$96$9.6 per lot × 10 lots
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Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
$9.6
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Spread from
0.2 pips
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Typical EUR/USD spread
0.3 pips
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Commission per lot (round turn)
$7
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Typical GBP/USD spread
Not yet checked
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Typical USD/JPY spread
Not yet checked
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Typical XAU/USD spread
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Swap-free account
Yes
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Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
1:30 on major pairs for UK and EU retail clients; dynamic leverage with no fixed cap on major pairs at the Bahamas company
1:30 on major pairs for CFDs (UK, EU, Australia)
Retail leverage by asset class
  • Major currency pairs: 1:30 (UK/EU); dynamic, no fixed cap (Bahamas)
  • Minor currency pairs: 1:20 (UK/EU); 1:500 (Bahamas)
  • Gold: 1:20 (UK/EU); 1:10000 (Bahamas)
  • Major indices: 1:20 (UK/EU); 1:500 (Bahamas)
  • Energies: 1:10 (UK/EU); 1:200 (Bahamas)
  • Shares and ETFs: 1:5 (UK/EU); 1:25 (Bahamas)
  • Cryptocurrencies: 1:2 (UK/EU); 1:500 (Bahamas)
  • Major currency pair CFDs: 1:30
  • Non-major currency pair: 1:20
  • Share CFDs: 1:5
Margin call level
Not yet checked
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Stop-out level
50% for UK and EU retail accounts; FxPro states 0% for accounts at its global entity
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Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
$0
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Base currencies
Not yet checked
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Execution
Market execution, raw spread plus $3.50 per side commission (MT4 and MT5)
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Platforms and features

Platforms
  • FxPro platform and app
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • cTrader
  • TradingView
  • Trader Workstation (TWS)
  • IBKR Desktop
  • Client Portal
  • IBKR Mobile
  • IBKR APIs
Markets
2,100+ CFDs on forex, metals, indices, energy, futures, cryptocurrencies, shares and ETFs
Spot forex, plus forex, index, metal and share CFDs (CFDs not offered to US or Canadian residents)
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
No
Not yet checked
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Not yet checked
News trading allowed
Not yet checked
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Guaranteed stops
Not yet checked
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Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • Bank transfer
  • Local bank transfer
  • Debit or credit card
  • E-wallet
  • Bank transfer
Withdrawal fee
No FxPro fee on deposits or withdrawals; e-wallet withdrawals may be charged if you have not traded
Not yet checked
Inactivity fee
None stated; live accounts are disabled after 3 months without activity and can be reactivated on request
None

Support

Customer support
24/5 by live chat, email and phone
Phone, chat and secure message support, by region

Our notes

Strengths
  • UK company authorised by the FCA and EU company licensed by CySEC, both strict regulators
  • Client money held in segregated accounts, with negative balance protection for all clients
  • Raw+ account costs about $9.60 per lot on EUR/USD, against about $14.90 on Standard
  • Licensed in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and Singapore, all strict regulators
  • Spot forex priced at the quoted interbank spread plus a published commission (0.20 basis points of trade value at the first tier)
  • No account minimum and no inactivity fee
Watch out for
  • Clients outside the UK and EU usually join the Bahamas company, with lighter rules and no FSCS or ICF cover
  • Leverage at the Bahamas company is dynamic with no fixed cap on major pairs, which magnifies losses
  • Live accounts are disabled after 3 months of inactivity
  • Spot forex commission has a minimum of USD 2.00 per order, so very small trades cost more in percentage terms.
  • UK accounts are cleared and carried by Interactive Brokers LLC in the US for most products; IBKR says products are only covered by the UK FSCS in limited circumstances.
  • Margin accounts can go negative; IBKR's own disclosures say losses may exceed your original investment
  • IBKR also names companies in Hong Kong, Japan and India; we did not confirm those licences on 2026-10-20 and this profile does not cover them.

Risk warnings

The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:

  • FxPro: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you fully understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
  • Interactive Brokers: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 58.9% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with IBKR. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.

Nothing on this page is financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

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