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Capital.com vs Forex.com : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Capital.com
Forex.com
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2016
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
660k
454k + Customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CySEC, ASIC, FCA, MiFID, SCB
CIRO, FSA, MAS, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, ASIC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best Overall Trading Platform (Online Money Awards 2024) and Best Trading App 2023 (Good Money Guide), Fastest Growing Broker
Best HNW Service, Best Broker for CFDs, Best in Class Overall Best in Class Mobile Trading Apps Best in Class Offering of Investments Best New Tool Performance Analytics
Security Measures
AML
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
3000+ assets including shares, ESG
5, 500+ Stocks
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
No
Yes
Options
No
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
No
No
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Mobile apps, CFD trading App, Capital.com API
Forex.com Proprietary platform
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
CFD Live, MTA account, CFD corporate account, Individual account-Retail, professional account
Standard, Raw spread, MetaTrader account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
20 EUR / USD / GBP
$100
Leverage Available
2:1- 30:1
50:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
$25,000
No information
Commission (per account type)
$0
Raw account - $7 per 100k USD traded
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginners to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, Bank cards, Pay ID, e-wallets
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Withdrawal Methods
Bank cards, e-wallets
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Other E-Wallets Supported
Apple Pay, Google pay, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Sofort, PRZELEWY, Truelayer, Ideal, Trustly, SPEI, Lean, Volt
Neteller, skrill
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
For trading beginners- Trading Essentials, Risk management, Market guides, For experienced traders- Trading Strategies, Technical analysis, Market analysis, Trading Psychology
Forex Trading University, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market News and Research
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission: $0
Commission: Fixed $7 USD per $100k USD traded
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
GSL fee value will be displayed on the deal ticket
NA
Maximum Leverage
30:1
50:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$15 inactive for 12 months
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$5
Advisory Fees
NA
$30
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
NA
Deposit Fee
0.7% of the spot forex rate
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$0
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
$0
Free for bank transfers and debit cards, US: $25, International: $40, except over $10,000
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
opens at 9.30am and closes at 4pm local time (2.30pm-9pm London time)
Depends on the instrument offer
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Live chat, Phone: +61 3 8658 0539, E-mail: [email protected]
Live chat: https://www.forex.com/en/contact-forex-com, Phone New accounts: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946, International: 1-908-731-0750 Existing customers: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946,Email New accounts: [email protected] Existing customers & inquiries: [email protected] International: 1-908-731-0750
Support Languages
10+
5
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Limassol, Cyprus
30 Independence Blvd Suite 300, 3rd Floor, Warren, New Jersey 07059, US.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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