FBS vs Markets.com 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how FBS and Markets.com 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.
Markets.com is a multi-entity CFD broker whose EU business is run by Safecap Investments Limited (CySEC 092/08), offering its own web and app platforms plus MT4 and MT5.
Side by side
| FBS | Markets.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FSC (Belize) | CySEC |
| Minimum deposit | $5 | 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent |
| Spreads from | 0.7 pips (Standard account) | – |
| Max leverage | 1:3000 on forex (FBS Markets Inc., Belize) | – |
| Platforms | markets.com web platformmarkets.com app |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: FBS review · Markets.com review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at FBS and Markets.com?
FBS: $5. Markets.com: 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent.
Are FBS and Markets.com regulated?
FBS: FSC (Belize). Markets.com: CySEC.
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Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning