Trading

License Information

United Kingdom FCA Market Making License (MM)

Foreign exchangeFuturesFinancial derivativesSecuritiesBondOther financial productsOptions

Regulatory Status: Regulated
License No.: 705428
Effective Date: 2016-05-03
Licensed Entity: TRADING.COM MARKETS UK LIMITED
Client Type: Retail, Institutional
Client Funds Permission: Can hold client funds
Authorized Activities: Forex Trading, Forex Agency, Futures Trading, Futures Agency, Financial Derivatives Trading, Financial Derivatives Agency, Securities Trading, Securities Agency, Securities Trust Services, Bond Trading, Bond Agency, Bond Trust Services, Other Financial Products Trading, Other Financial Products Agency, Other Financial Products Trust Services, Options Trading, Options Agency

Cyprus CYSEC Derivatives Trading License (MM)

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Regulatory Status: Regulated
License No.: 256/14
Effective Date: 2014-10-31
Licensed Entity: TRADING.COM MARKETS EU LIMITED
Client Type: --
Client Funds Permission: Not specified
Authorized Activities: Foreign exchange asset management, financial derivatives trading, financial derivatives agency, financial derivatives asset management, securities trading, securities agency, securities asset management, bond trading, bond agency, bond asset management, other financial product trading, other financial product agency, other financial product asset management

United Kingdom FCA Market Making License (MM)

Foreign exchangeFuturesFinancial derivativesSecuritiesBondOther financial productsOptions

Regulatory Status: Regulated
License No.: 705428
Effective Date: 2016-05-03

Cyprus CYSEC Derivatives Trading License (MM)

Foreign exchangeFinancial derivativesSecuritiesBondOther financial products

Regulatory Status: Regulated
License No.: 256/14
Effective Date: 2014-10-31

Brand Introduction

Company Profile

Trading Review Summary
Founded	2019
Registered Country/Region	United Kingdom
Regulation	FCA
Market Instruments	1400+ instruments including Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks
Demo Account	✅
Leverage	Up to 30:1
Spread	0.6 pips for the EUR/USD pair
Trading Platform	MetaTrader 5 (MT5), WebTrader, App
Min Deposit	50 USD/GBP
Customer Support	support.uk@trading.com
	+442031501500
	24/7 live chat

Trading Information

Trading.com is a regulated broker under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), offering access to a wide range of CFDs on instruments including forex, commodities, indices, and stocks. The broker provides the MT5 platform, along with a user-friendly WebTrader and a dedicated mobile app for flexible trading across devices.

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)	No cryptocurrency or ETF trading options
Commission-free trading with low spreads	No Islamic account available
Provides multiple trading platforms	Some payment methods have slower withdrawal processing

Is Trading Legit?

Trading.com Markets UK Limited is a legitimate and regulated financial institution. It is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom, which is a well-respected regulatory body in the financial industry. The company holds a Market Maker (MM) license with the license number 705428.

What Can I Trade on Trading?

Trading.com offers 1,400+ instruments, including over 50 forex pairs, more than 1,000 stocks, and a wide range of commodities and indices.

Tradable Instruments	Supported
Forex	✅
Commodities	✅
Crypto	❌
CFD	✅
Indexes	✅
Stock	✅
ETF	❌

Account Types

Trading.com offers a single unified live account type, eliminating the complexity of choosing between multiple account options. It features low spreads (average around 0.8 pips), commission-free trading, a low minimum deposit of 50 USD/GBP, and supports multiple currencies (GBP, EUR, USD, HUF, PLN, CHF). A demo account is also available for users to practice and get familiar with the platform.

Leverage

For retail investors, maximum leverage is up to 30:1. Professional traders who meet certain criteria may qualify for higher leverage.

Trading Fees

Trading.com's fees are low compared to the industry average. It offers tight spreads(average around 0.8 pips), no trading commissions, making it cost-effective for most traders.

Swap rates are based on the interest rate differential between the two currencies in a forex pair and vary depending on whether you're holding a long or short position.

Instrument	Long Swap (Points)	Short Swap (Points)
EUR/USD	-9.31	2.49
USD/JPY	3.93	-28.77
GBP/USD	-3.43	-3.93
GBP/JPY	5.23	-37.57
EUR/JPY	2.49	-26.71
AUD/USD	-1.92	-1.52
AUD/CAD	-0.58	-9.24
USD/CAD	3.3	-11
USD/CHF	4.63	-14.67
EUR/GBP	-7.13	2.17

Non-Trading Fees

Non-trading Fees	Details
Deposit Fee	None
Withdrawal Fee	None
Inactivity Fee	Not mentioned

Trading Platform

Trading Platform	Supported	Available Devices	Suitable for what kind of traders
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)	✔	Windows, Mac, iOS, Android	Advanced traders, algorithmic traders, multi-asset traders
WebTrader	✔	Any web-enabled device	Traders who prefer no downloads and want fast access on any device
Trading.com App	✔	iOS, Android	Mobile-first traders, beginners, and users who value convenience

Deposit and Withdrawal

Trading.com does not charge any fees for deposits or withdrawals. The minimum deposit to open an account is 50 USD/GBP.

Deposit Options

Deposit Options	Min. Deposit	Fees	Processing Time
Cards	50 USD/GBP	None	Varies by method
Bank Wire	50 USD/GBP	None	Up to 5 business days

Withdrawal Options

Withdrawal Options	Min. Withdrawal	Fees	Processing Time
Cards	20 USD/GBP	None	Varies by method
Bank Wire	20 USD/GBP	None	Up to 5 business days