FBS vs FXCM 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how FBS and FXCM 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.
FXCM operates through Stratos group entities including Stratos Markets Limited (FCA, UK) and Stratos Trading Pty Ltd (ASIC, Australia), offering Trading Station, MT4 and TradingView.
Side by side
| FBS | FXCM | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FSC (Belize) | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | $5 | 50 currency units by card (UK); no minimum by wire |
| Spreads from | 0.7 pips (Standard account) | – |
| Max leverage | 1:3000 on forex (FBS Markets Inc., Belize) | 30:1 on major forex pairs for UK retail clients (Stratos Markets Limited) |
| Platforms | Trading Station |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: FBS review · FXCM review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at FBS and FXCM?
FBS: $5. FXCM: 50 currency units by card (UK); no minimum by wire.
Are FBS and FXCM regulated?
FBS: FSC (Belize). FXCM: FCA.
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