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FOREX.com vs OANDA

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Here is how FOREX.com and OANDA compare on regulation, costs and platforms. See the table for regulators, costs and platforms.

FOREX.comOANDA
RegulatorsFCA, NFA/CFTCFCA
Minimum deposit$100 (US); £100 (UK)No minimum deposit (OANDA Europe Limited, UK)
Spreads from0.8 pips EUR/USD (Standard account)0.6 pips EUR/USD (UK)
CommissionRAW Spread account: EUR/USD from 0.2 points plus commission–
Max leverage50:1 (US entity, NFA/CFTC)–
PlatformsFOREX.com web platform, FOREX.com mobile app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5OANDA web, OANDA mobile, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView
Retail accounts losing money–76.6%

Full reviews: FOREX.com review · OANDA review

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum deposit at FOREX.com and OANDA?

FOREX.com: $100 (US); £100 (UK). OANDA: No minimum deposit (OANDA Europe Limited, UK).

Are FOREX.com and OANDA regulated?

FOREX.com: FCA, NFA/CFTC. OANDA: FCA.

Which has tighter spreads, FOREX.com or OANDA?

Published spreads start from 0.8 pips EUR/USD (Standard account) at FOREX.com and 0.6 pips EUR/USD (UK) at OANDA; commission: FOREX.com RAW Spread account: EUR/USD from 0.2 points plus commission, OANDA none listed.

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