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2026 ranking

Best forex brokers in the UK

UK traders should only use brokers authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) — it brings FSCS protection up to £85,000 and strict client-money rules. Every broker below holds an FCA licence we verified on the public register.

1
Pe
Pepperstone FCA, ASIC, CySEC
UK protectionFCA-regulated · FSCS £85k
4.8
2
HF
HFM FCA, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA
UK protectionFCA-regulated · FSCS £85k
4.2

Ranked by the SpreadScout Score from hands-on testing on funded accounts. We may earn a commission — it never affects the ranking. 74–89% of retail CFD accounts lose money.

UK forex brokers — frequently asked

Are these forex brokers regulated in the UK?
Yes — every broker on this page holds an FCA licence, which we verified on the FCA Financial Services Register. UK clients are covered by the FSCS up to £85,000.
What leverage can UK traders use?
FCA rules cap retail forex leverage at 1:30. Higher figures advertised by offshore entities are not available to UK retail clients.

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