FBS vs FP Markets 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how FBS and FP Markets compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
FBS is a forex and CFD broker operated by FBS Markets Inc. under the Financial Services Commission of Belize, offering MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and the FBS app with a $5 minimum deposit.
FP Markets is an Australian-founded CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with Standard and Raw accounts, operating through entities regulated by ASIC, CySEC, FSCA and the FSA Seychelles.
Side by side
| FBS | FP Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FSC (Belize) | ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles |
| Minimum deposit | $5 | – |
| Spreads from | 0.7 pips (Standard account) | from 0.0 pips (Raw) |
| Commission | – | US$3 per lot per side (Raw, MT4/MT5) |
| Max leverage | 1:3000 on forex (FBS Markets Inc., Belize) | 1:500 (MT4/MT5/cTrader, non-EU/non-AU entity) |
| Platforms |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: FBS review · FP Markets review.
Frequently asked questions
Are FBS and FP Markets regulated?
FBS: FSC (Belize). FP Markets: ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles.
Which has tighter spreads, FBS or FP Markets?
Published spreads start from 0.7 pips (Standard account) at FBS and from 0.0 pips (Raw) at FP Markets; commission: FBS none listed, FP Markets US$3 per lot per side (Raw, MT4/MT5).
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