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FxPro vs Saxo

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. Saxo is licensed by Danish FSA (Finanstilsynet) in Denmark / European Union, FCA in the United Kingdom, FINMA in Switzerland, MAS in Singapore, CONSOB in Italy and JFSA in Japan. 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 Saxo. Both offer negative balance protection and segregated client money.

Facts last checked: FxPro on 20 October 2026, Saxo on 20 October 2026.

FxPro profileSaxo profile
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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
SaxoStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
FxProRaw+ account · United Kingdom
SaxoDenmark / European Union

Overview

Founded
Not yet checked
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Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Hellerup, Denmark
Official websites
  • fxpro.com
  • fxpro.co.uk
  • home.saxo
  • www.home.saxo
  • bgsaxo.it
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
FxPro UK Limited
Saxo Bank A/S
Regulator
FCA
United Kingdom
Danish FSA (Finanstilsynet)
Denmark / European Union
Regulation level
Strictly regulated
Strictly regulated
Licence number
509956
Check the register
Bank licence 1149
Check the register
Clients this company serves
UK residents
Clients in Denmark and other countries not served by a local Saxo subsidiary, including those served through its French, Dutch, Belgian and Czech branches
All licences held
  • FCA (United Kingdom)
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • SCB (The Bahamas)
  • FSA Seychelles (Seychelles)
  • Danish FSA (Finanstilsynet) (Denmark / European Union)
  • FCA (United Kingdom)
  • FINMA (Switzerland)
  • MAS (Singapore)
  • CONSOB (Italy)
  • JFSA (Japan)
Segregated client money
Yes
Yes
Negative balance protection
Yes
Yes
Compensation scheme
FSCS for eligible clients of FxPro UK Limited; ICF for eligible clients of the Cyprus company
Danish Guarantee Fund: cash deposits up to €100,000 and investor cover up to €20,000 (Saxo Bank A/S); FSCS up to £85,000 (UK); local schemes for other subsidiaries

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
Not yet checked
Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
Not yet checked
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Swap-free account
Yes
Not yet checked

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 (UK, EU)
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)
  • EUR/USD (3.33% initial margin, UK): 1:30
  • GBP/USD and USD/JPY (4% initial margin, UK): 1:25
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
50% (UK and EU retail close-out rule)

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
  • SaxoTraderGO
  • SaxoTraderPRO
  • SaxoInvestor
  • Mobile app
  • TradingView
Markets
2,100+ CFDs on forex, metals, indices, energy, futures, cryptocurrencies, shares and ETFs
185+ FX pairs, FX options, CFDs, 23,000+ stocks, 7,400+ ETFs, bonds, futures and listed options
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
No
Not yet checked
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Not yet checked
News trading allowed
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
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
Not yet checked

Support

Customer support
24/5 by live chat, email and phone
24-hour support while markets are open; relationship managers for larger clients

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
  • Parent company is a Danish bank classed as systemically important, with bank licences in Denmark and Switzerland
  • Every listed company is authorised by a strict regulator
  • No minimum funding in the UK, and negative balance protection for retail clients
  • Forex, stocks, bonds, futures and options in one account
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
  • Saxo publishes minimum spreads, not typical spreads, and prices vary by account tier and country
  • No MetaTrader; trading runs on Saxo's own platforms or TradingView
  • BG SAXO SIM was checked on CONSOB's published list of registered SIMs (February 2025 edition); the live CONSOB register blocked our access on 2026-10-20

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.
  • Saxo: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 61% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. 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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